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
Faculty Elected Senior Members of the National Academy of Inventors Aug. 12, 2020 The NAI has named four distinguished faculty members with the honor, highlighting their commitment to scientific discovery and improving the human condition. Read more Image
Student Innovation Challenge Winning Projects Announced, Projects Funded to Move Toward Commercialization Aug. 3, 2020 Tech Launch Arizona funds UArizona student innovation to develop solutions for the marketplace. Read more Image
UA Reports Record Number of Startups for FY2020 July 27, 2020 With 19 new companies added to its roster last fiscal year, the university has now launched more than 100 startups since revamping its commercialization operation in late 2012. Read more Image
UArizona Optical Scientist Develops Trifocal Lens Technology July 27, 2020 The technology has been licensed to a global medical company and is used by half a million people worldwide, including the inventor himself. Read more Image
