You are not alone. Our network of over 1,400 individuals is designed to further commercialization efforts around emerging University of Arizona inventions.
Domain Experts
These industry experts volunteer as advisors on specific technologies to help advance them toward commercialization. They help to assess technologies for commercial potential by participating in inventor discussions, feasibility studies, and asset development strategies.
Commercialization Partners
This select group of proven business leaders work closely with TLA to help reveal a technology’s commercial relevance and provide expert feedback and perspective regarding emerging technologies.
Community Collaborators
Community collaborators represent the external umbrella of support for TLA startups. This network consists of organizations within Southern Arizona that connect startups with professional service providers and community resources focused on helping them move beyond the University. Such services organizations provide facilities, programmatic and mentoring support, regulatory direction, team development, investment, and more.
U of A Venture Mentoring Service
Designed to support U of A entrepreneurial activity, the U of A VMS is a partnership between TLA, FORGE, and the University of Arizona Center for Innovation. The service is free to all startup companies affiliated with at least one of these organizations.