Tech Launch Arizona (TLA) works to maximize the impact of UArizona faculty and student innovation, research, and intellectual property (IP).
Tucson, AZ
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Congrats, Issued August Patent Inventors!
▶️ #12,714,367, Three-Dimensional Printed Articles and Methods of Manufacture
▶️ #12,702,462, Cannulated Bone Screw Extraction Device and Methods of Use Thereof
▶️ #12,698,534, Systems and Methods for Characterizing and Treating Disease
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So proud to be part of @AUTM, improving lives and contributing to the economy.
Check out and share this report published by the @BayhDole Coalition. The impact is real, measurable and truly expansive. 📈🌎
🚨 Our NEW REPORT is now live! From 1996-2025, university & nonprofit inventions benefiting from federal funding contributed as much as:
💰 $1.7T to U.S. GDP
📈 $3.3T in economic output
👥 7.6M job-years
Explore our new report! buff.ly/GA1PZtM
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Learn how you can turn cutting-edge University of Arizona innovations into a high-potential venture! 🚀
The Venture Catalyst Program connects experienced entrepreneurs with pre-vetted UA technologies across a variety of industries.
🔗Event page: bit.ly/4xKieIL
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The I-Corps program helps university researchers transform innovations into market-ready solutions through hands-on training, mentoring, customer discovery and valuable entrepreneurial connections.
🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/4zGievD
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Meet SurgicalSteps, a U of A virtual reality program that uses 3D anatomy and guided decision-making to immerse students in low-risk, interactive surgical training. 🥽
🔗Learn more: bit.ly/4izaBkz
#TechTuesday #SurgicalEducation
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Can giving blood before reaching the hospital save more lives? 🩸
The U of A has been awarded $30.6 million to study whether prehospital blood transfusions can improve survival for trauma patients experiencing life-threatening blood loss.
🔗Full article: bit.ly/4y9p7Eb
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If you want consumer insights and a clearer path to impact, NSF I-Corps can help you connect with industry, explore market fit, and adapt your research for broader reach.
🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/4y5Mezq
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Seven months after launch, NASA’s Pandora mission is officially beginning its observations. 🔭
Led in mission operations by the University of Arizona, Pandora will study the atmospheres of at least 20 exoplanets!
🔗 Full story: bit.ly/4xnjMsG
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Join us in one hour! This is your chance to ask an expert anything about commercialization.
Ask Me Anything Office Hours are a casual space to connect with Tech Launch Arizona experts, get answers, and start turning your ideas into impact.
🔗More info: bit.ly/4gAVaH2
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What a great morning! Some of our team members went and volunteered at @foodbankofsaz on Sept. 9. Thanks for welcoming us and putting us to work packing 1,300 boxes! We love contributing and creating IMPACT in any way we can.
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Protecting inventions? Applying for patents? Launching startups? Bring your great questions, ask us anything about commercialization. We look forward to talking with you.
🔗More details: bit.ly/4x8kj0W
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Congrats, Aug Issued Patents!
▶️ #12,715,896, Small Molecule Inhibitors of SARS-COV-2 Viral Replication and Uses Thereof
▶️ #12,718,374, Data Acquisition and Measurement of Characteristic Functionals in Biology and Medicine
▶️ #12,715,627, Hybrid Exploration and Inspection Robot
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Let's get STARTED! We're excited to announce that we've launched our Venture Catalyst Program. Through this initiative, we match experienced entrepreneurs with breakthrough technologies and support them to create new, impactful startups. 🚀
🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/4xigUg1
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Grow Your Cybersecurity Knowledge! 🔐
Don't miss this opportunity to hear from government, industry and cybersecurity leaders on AI-enabled threats, cyber resilience, secure innovation and what’s next.
🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/4wDqwRY
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What does TLA charge?
Nothing! TLA provides its services – invention assessment, intellectual property protection, startup mentoring and more – free of charge to all @uarizona employees working to commercialize U of A intellectual property.
🔗FAQ Page: bit.ly/4zfHHvq
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Join us September 15 to learn how Venture Catalyst connects entrepreneurs with breakthrough technologies, commercialization support, and up to $50,000 in funding.
🗓️ September 15, 2026
⏰ 9:00 a.m. MST
💻 Virtual via Zoom
🔗 Event page: bit.ly/4xLwa5H
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In today's Meet the Team post, we're highlighting TJ Yekini, an accountant at Tech Launch Arizona.
🔗 Get to know TJ at bit.ly/4bSNv48
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Explore I-Corps training opportunities designed to help innovators turn ideas into impact through customer discovery!
Join I-Corps Aspire and other regional programs to learn, connect, and move your innovation forward. 🚀
🔗I-Corps Events: bit.ly/4wP78lr
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July's issued patents (Round 2)!
▶️Patent #12,679,773, High Temperature Ceramic Powder Systems
▶️Patent #12,675,005, Adjustable Full Stokes Polarization Eyewear
▶️Patent #12,674,996, Devices and Methods for Performing High-Harmonic Diffractive Lens Color Compensation
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Did you know that Intellectual property (IP) includes creative works and inventions that may be legally protected? Our team is here to help determine whether your work qualifies and the best pathways for protection and impact.
🔗More FAQs: bit.ly/4zfHHvq
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