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The University of Arizona is home to some of the most innovative, cross-cutting research in academia; it is a place of learning, discovery, collaboration and invention. Here, researchers are formulating new treatments for cancer, engineering better ways to harvest the energy of the sun, developing autonomous vehicles and helping the blind to see. Tech Launch Arizona creates real and lasting impact
06/18/2026
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Did you know Tech Launch Arizona has a once-monthly newsletter designed to keep you updated on the latest in innovation and tech commercialization at the U of A without flooding your inbox?
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06/16/2026
Attention University of Arizona College of Optical Sciences and UA College of Engineering innovators, NSF I-Corps Hub: Desert and Pacific Region and SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics, want you to join them at SPIE Optics + Photonics in San Diego. This is a rare chance for your team to pressure-test breakthroughs, uncover real customer needs, and map the path from research to real-world impact.
TLA experts Rich Weite and Steven Wood are here to help interested researchers, so connect with us and let's explore the opportunity! https://bit.ly/4ehk4Jj
DM us to link up with an expert on our team and learn more!
We're making positive change in the world! 🌎
Tech Launch Arizona transforms cutting-edge technology and research from The University of Arizona into real-world products that benefit everyone. Since 2017, this system has generated $3.3B in economic impact for Arizona.
However, the impact reaches far beyond the dollar figures, because TLA is uniquely positioned within a thriving ecosystem, we bring all the elements together to help conceptualize, launch and support world‑changing startups.
🔗 Get more details at: https://bit.ly/4vzP2Dr
06/10/2026
Attention researchers from The University of Arizona: it's time to turn your research into impact! 🚀
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has relaunched its SBIR/STTR programs with $250M in non-dilutive funding to help early-stage, research-based startups. There’s also a new $40M focus on next-gen scientific instrumentation, creating opportunities for faculty and grad students developing solutions to some of the toughest challenges.
🔗 Learn more: https://bit.ly/4utNSsl
NSF deploys $250 million to restart Small Business Innovation Research & Small Business Tech Transfer programs, including a new $40 million pilot emphasis on next-generation scientific instrumentation The U.S. National Science Foundation today relaunched its Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Technology Transfer programs with $250 million for the nation's startups and small...
06/09/2026
Calling all researchers and innovators at The University of Arizona! NSF I-Corps Aspire equips you with customer discovery tools to evaluate problem-solution fit and strengthen the potential impact of your innovations.
Over four interactive Zoom sessions, you'll learn how to identify and validate customer needs, conduct customer discovery interviews, evaluate market opportunity, and clarify next steps for innovation pathways.
Whether you are exploring an early-stage idea or looking to better understand your potential market, I-Corps Aspire provides a practical foundation for moving forward.
Register for a Tuesday Info Session and get inspired! https://bit.ly/4oj7bmT
What makes a vibrant, impactful innovation ecosystem? A strong research institution is often a driving force. In Silicon Valley, they’ve got Stanford. For Boston, it’s Harvard and MIT. The people and the innovations coming from those institutions fuel those ecosystems and make them thrive.
Our latest economic impact report shows that The University of Arizona is successfully filling that role for the state of Arizona. And will be for years to come. 🏜️
🔗 Learn more about this impact here: https://bit.ly/4frebvw
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