Been There, Done That: A Chat with TLA’s Newest Mentor-in-Residence, TJ Johnson Jan. 15, 2021 As the newest addition to the Tech Launch Arizona Venture Development Team, TJ Johnson will serve as a Mentor-in-Residence, advising new startup teams and helping position them for successful futures. Read more Image
Startup Helps Online Businesses Reduce Risk by Decoding Online Customer Behavior Jan. 11, 2021 Technology developed in the Eller College of Management processes several hundred thousand online customer interactions each day, reducing fraud and enhancing the customer experience. Read more Image
UArizona Professors Elected into the National Academy of Inventors Dec. 8, 2020 Robert Norwood and Laurence Hurley have been elected as fellows of the academy, the organization's most prestigious designation. Read more Image
Faculty Inventor Roles in a Startup: Lead, Follow, or Get Out of the Way? Nov. 19, 2020 Startups play a key role in generating impact from university innovation; they are a vital asset to regions and the nation as a whole. Who is best positioned to lead these nascent companies? Let's discuss. Read more Image
Funding Awarded for Student Solutions to Real-world Problems Nov. 19, 2020 Tech Launch Arizona’s second Student Innovation Challenge has selected five student teams for funding to prototype inventions for commercialization. Read more Image
Pharma Company Licenses UArizona Method for Treating Parkinson’s Disease with Ketamine Nov. 9, 2020 UArizona researchers have developed a method of using ketamine in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease. The discovery has been licensed to Pharmather Inc., for development and commercialization. Read more Image
Scientists Expand PET Imaging Options Through Simpler Chemistry Oct. 28, 2020 Researchers have developed a rapid, simplified method for producing radio-labeling compounds used for PET scans. Read more Image
There’s Always Room to Improve Oct. 26, 2020 This past summer, we sent hundreds of UArizona inventors a survey to help us understand how we’re doing. The data they provided is giving us insights into what we’re doing well and where we need to improve. We heard loud and clear, here's what we learned about how to serve our community better. Read more Image
I-Squared Invention-to-Impact Awards Honor Inventors and Ecosystem Champions Oct. 7, 2020 Along with honoring the awardees, the online commemorative website profiles nine innovative university research teams and the inventions and startups they are working to bring to the world. Read more Image
Startup Licenses Alternative Solar Energy System Sept. 21, 2020 Invented in the UArizona College of Science and the James C. Wyant College of Optical Sciences, this high-efficiency photovoltaic system licensed by Gen3 captures more heat and energy than currently available solar panels. Read more Image