Clinical study confirms tissue stiffening in breast cancer can drive metastasis Oct. 22, 2024 Researchers evaluated tissues for fibrosis using a University of Arizona invention that is the core technology for startup MeCo Diagnostics. Read more Image
Pop-up market to bring entrepreneurial student creations to the community Oct. 22, 2024 The latest Student-Made Pop-Up happened at the Lundgren Consumer Science Lab on October 25th. Read about it and stay tuned lots more opportunities to check out great products created by U of A students. Read more Image
Photo & Video Gallery: Experiencing the I-Squared Expo & Awards Sept. 26, 2024 On September 26, TLA hosted the 2024 I-Squared Awards and Expo, its annual event honoring the university’s top inventors and startups, and with those people and organizations throughout the innovation ecosystem that support the commercialization of U of A inventions. Check out and share the videos and photos! Read more Image
From a Valley Fever vaccine to eyesight-enhancement for the legally blind, invention pushes the bounds of what’s possible at I-Squared Sept. 18, 2024 Held on September 25, TLA's annual event honors the university’s top inventors and startups, along with those people and organizations throughout the innovation ecosystem that support the commercialization of U of A inventions. Read more Image
Bayh-Dole Coalition Honors University of Arizona Professor for Inventing Groundbreaking Vision Correction Device Sept. 4, 2024 Hong Hua, inventor and professor of optical sciences, has been featured in the Bayh-Dole Coalition's 2024 "Faces of American Innovation" report. The Coalition has recognized her for her development of a revolutionary vision correction device that helps many legally blind people to see. Read more Image
University of Arizona Launches Student-Made Arizona: A student-run platform for student creators Aug. 26, 2024 The University of Arizona and TLA are bolstering student innovation and creativity with the launch of Student-Made Arizona, a new online marketplace that will showcase and sell products and services created by U of A students. Check it out! Read more Image
U of A startup NeuroID acquired by Experian Aug. 22, 2024 Startup NeuroID has been acquired by global credit firm Experian. NeuroID’s unique anti-fraud technology, developed by researchers at the Eller College of Management, will positively impact Experian, allowing the firm to further mitigate fraud risk and better serve its clients. Read more Image
Pursuit of a Valley fever vaccine passes significant milestone Aug. 6, 2024 University of Arizona startup Anivive was recently awarded a contract by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases for up to $33 million in funding to adapt its canine vaccine candidate for humans. Read more Image
U of A had record number of inventions in FY24 July 29, 2024 Having registered a record-breaking 307 inventions for the year, Tech Launch Arizona looks ahead to continued growth and a strong commercialization pipeline for fiscal year 2025. Read more Image
U of A innovation powerhouses merge to boost Arizona impact July 25, 2024 Tech Launch Arizona has incorporated the resources and programming previously managed by Arizona FORGE. The office – having launched over 140 startups – will now be the new hub for student entrepreneurs to get hands-on experience, mentorship, and more. Read more Image