University of Arizona

UArizona Center for Innovation earns soft landing designation to serve international Companies

October 13, 2020

The University of Arizona Center for Innovation (UACI) is pleased to announce that it has received the soft landing designation from the International Business Innovation Association (InBIA). This designation was awarded to UACI because of its long-established reputation as a proven entrepreneurship center that has clearly demonstrated the capabilities necessary to provide resources and programming to international companies seeking new market entry in the United States.

UArizona Center for Innovation welcomes new startup, Techletics

September 20, 2020

The University of Arizona Center for Innovation (UACI) is pleased to announce that startup company Techletics has joined its incubation program. Access to UACI provides Techletics with the ability to work alongside UACI’s 33 startups in a professional and fast-paced environment where UACI systematically guides startups through a structured programmatic roadmap. This disciplined approach uses customized programs and one-on-one interactions with mentors and subject matter experts so that companies can reach their next level of success.

University of Arizona awarded $26 million to architect the quantum internet

August 10, 2020

The University of Arizona will lead a new National Science Foundation Engineering Research Center, called the Center for Quantum Networks, with core partners Harvard, MIT and Yale.

UArizona optical scientist develops trifocal lens technology

July 31, 2020

A University of Arizona optical scientist has designed implantable cataract replacement lenses for the eye that allow for mid-range vision and may eliminate the need for glasses or contacts for some people. The lenses were developed by Jim Schwiegerling, a professor in the Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Science in the UArizona James C. Wyant College of Optical Sciences.

Virtual Breakfast Series: The Impact of University Research and Innovation on Pandemic Resilience

July 24, 2020

In this virtual event, hear from Dr. Elizabeth “Betsy” Cantwell, the Senior Vice President for Research and Innovation at the University of Arizona. She provides an overview of the institution’s approach on continuing its research mission in light of the stay-at-home order, opportunities for high-impact innovation during the pandemic and explains how COVID-19 will shift the research model going forward.

Tech Parks Arizona, The University of Arizona executive elected to Council board

July 23, 2020

The Arizona Technology Council announced Carol A. Stewart, associate vice president, Tech Park Arizona, The University of Arizona, has been elected to its board of directors. Stewart was elected unanimously to serve a three-year term at the Council’s quarterly board meeting held on Thursday, July 23.

UArizona has the top water resources program in the United States

July 13, 2020

With water management among the most pressing issues in Arizona and throughout the region, the University of Arizona has leveraged its natural surroundings with top-notch faculty across a variety of colleges and departments to generate influence in water studies that goes well beyond the Southwest to benefit arid and semi-arid regions around the world.

University Roundtable: The State of Higher Education in Arizona

June 30, 2020

Moderated by Phoenix Business RadioX, Dr. Rita Cheng of Northern Arizona University, Dr. Michael Crow of Arizona State University and Dr. Robert Robbins of The University of Arizona discussed how COVID-19 has shifted higher education, how each university is working to bring about innovation-based economic development to the state, the relationship between the tech community and the university system, as well as the challenges and opportunities are on the horizon.

University of Arizona rolls out Global Campus focused on international students

May 4, 2020

The new initiative allows students who cannot make it to UArizona’s main campus in Tucson because of Covid-19 travel restrictions, financial limitations or other reasons to pursue programs with UArizona instructors at Global Campus locations, via online courses or through a combination of the two.

Growing global: UArizona Center for Innovation helps startups make right connections

February 5, 2020

The most recent endeavor at The University of Arizona Center for Innovation housed at the The University of Arizona Tech Park stays true to the university’s spirit of collaboration and growth. The U.S. Department of State selected the center to host four international startups as part of its Global Innovation through Science and Technology program.