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U of A innovation powerhouses merge to boost Arizona impact

Tech Launch Arizona and Arizona FORGE combine forces to further integrate student engagement into the university’s innovation ecosystem.

Tech Launch Arizona, the commercialization arm of the University of Arizona, has incorporated resources and programming previously managed by Arizona FORGE and will focus on building opportunities for enterprising student entrepreneurs while further strengthening Arizona’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. FORGE was the university unit dedicated to providing students with hands-on entrepreneurship experience and opportunities to develop an entrepreneurial mindset. Read more here.

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Nicolette Gomez, right, presents a certificate to Suzie Francisco

By teaching tech skills, Pascua Yaqui entrepreneur hopes to create opportunities for others

July 9, 2024

A grant from the university's Provost Investment Fund helped establish the pilot program for Yaqui-Tech Innovation Lab. The monthlong program took 10 Pascua Yaqui entrepreneurs through a series of workshops, which Gomez and Howell led, to learn fundamental web design skills and tools. Other workshops covered digital marketing and artificial intelligence. By the end of the month, each entrepreneur had a basic website for their business or idea.

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Student Entrepreneurs attending presentations

Student Startup Residency Demo Day spotlights transformative AI, biomedical, and semiconductor ventures

May 30, 2024

On Thursday, June 27th, twenty-four University of Arizona students will present their original venture concepts at the FORGE Student Startup Residency Demo Day. The Demo Day will be presented both live and virtually. Space is limited. Please RSVP here for tickets to attend.

FORGE seeks University of Arizona alumni input on entrepreneurial development

May 17, 2024

FORGE (Finding Opportunities and Resources to Grow Entrepreneurs) seeks input from University of Arizona alumni to better understand their experiences with entrepreneurship. This important project will identify factors contributing to student development of an "entrepreneurial mindset" and launching ventures. Take the survey here to help shape the experiences of future University of Arizona students.