University of Arizona
The University of Arizona is a public land-grant research university in Tucson with over $1 billion in annual research, internationally recognized in optical sciences, space and planetary science, and biomedicine.
Commercialization Approach
Tech Launch Arizona maximizes the societal and economic impact of university research by connecting inventors with mentors, industry partners, and capital to move discoveries from the lab into commercial use.
Research Focus Areas
Optics & Photonics
World-leading optical sciences, optical engineering, and large-mirror telescope optics
Space & Planetary Science
NASA mission leadership including OSIRIS-REx and asteroid and planetary research
Biomedical & Health Sciences
Therapeutics, diagnostics, and precision health research
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NeuroID
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Behavioral analytics reading digital body language for fraud detection
Codelucida
Founded 2014 • Semiconductors
Error-correction (LDPC) IP for next-generation NAND flash memory
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Founded 2016 • Biotechnology
Small-molecule oncology drugs targeting DNA G-quadruplex structures
Programs & Resources
UA Center for Innovation (UACI)
incubatorStartup incubator network operated by Tech Parks Arizona supporting science and technology ventures
Learn moreRankings & Recognition
Tech Transfer Office
Tech Launch Arizona
Director: Doug Hockstad
IP Portfolio Available
Platform: Inteum
Browse IP PortfolioServices Offered
- •Patent prosecution and licensing
- •Startup formation support
- •Industry partnership facilitation
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