Startup Wildcats

Hey, Startup Wildcats! Just a reminder, don't forget to register for tomorrow's event! We hope to see you there. https://lnkd.in/gf3pwFjY

We have exciting news to share with you about University of Arizona FORGE! FORGE is officially moving over to become part of Tech Launch Arizona For over a decade, TLA has been bringing together The University of Arizona community and local and regional ecosystems to make a better world by moving U of A inventions into the marketplace where they can create real-world impact. In the last ten years, TLA has worked with university innovators to launch more than 140 startups. Read more below about how TLA is now bringing its impact-focused mission to University of Arizona students. If you are a student changemaker, innovator or creator, stay in touch with us to explore turning your ideas into reality! The TLA Student Ventures team is hard at work with new and updated resources for students. Follow us at Tech Launch Arizona to learn about the latest programs and opportunities and stay tuned for exciting news about StartupWildcats! https://lnkd.in/gBMrVXvt #MakeItHappen #StartupWildcats #TechLaunchArizona #StudentInnovators #StudentEntrepreneurs #ResearchInnovationImpact

Congratulations to the 2024 cohort of Student Startup Residents! At the Demo Day event, University of Arizona graduate and undergraduate students presented original venture concepts including bioengineered kidneys, AI tools for studying, sustainable mining solutions, and more. Read more about the students and their ventures at https://lnkd.in/gZu6m76W Students from UArizona iSchool, University of Arizona, Eller College of Management, W.A. Franke Honors College ,R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy, College of Science at The University of Arizona, and UA College of Engineering presented their pitches to an audience of mentors, faculty, staff, and professional investors. The Student Startup Residency is an innovative program where student entrepreneurs receive stipends to attend an 8-week summer boot camp to gain insights and refine their original concepts. The student venture concepts represent unique solutions in the AI, Biomedical, and Semiconductor industry areas. Thank you to Harry Wilcox and the UArizona Center for Semiconductor Manufacturing, for supporting the program and providing the student entrepreneurs with resources to develop their concepts and gain experience. Thank you also to Tech Launch Arizona for hosting the event, and very special thanks to the incredible mentor team led by John Achoukian, MHI, PMP. #UAStudentStartups #StudentVenturePathways #FORGEYourFuture

Have you RSVP'd? Our Student Startup Residency Demo Day is only a week away! On Thursday, June 27th, see 24 incredible student entrepreneurs present their ventures. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gy66AwUJ Tech Launch Arizona University of Arizona, Eller College of Management W.A. Franke Honors College UArizona iSchool R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy College of Science at The University of Arizona UA College of Engineering UArizona Center for Semiconductor Manufacturing

Congratulations to Demetrius B. founder of Marro Technologies, part of the FORGE Crucible startup cohort, on expanding a tracking agent to include a new internal threat detection feature. "The feature, designed with a prominent U.S. Department of Defense contractor, detects unauthorized or potentially harmful app usage within businesses and government agencies. The company will provide defense contractors with early access to the tool and roll it out to enterprise-level clients in November, Bethea said. Marro Technologies was connected to a U.S. Department of Defense procurement officer while participating in the University of Arizona’s Crucible at FORGE, an 8-week accelerator program that helps startups prepare for investment. That connection led to a partnership with the Department of Defense contractor to help design Marro's threat detection tool, Bethea said." The Crucible program was made possible thanks to support from Singularity Capital, Flinn Foundation, Pima County Economic Development and UA Venture Capital. https://lnkd.in/ga59pcsK #FORGECrucible #TechStartups #StartupSuccess #ResearchInnovationImpact

Learn more about an exciting new program for student entrepreneurs coming to University of Arizona this fall!

Mark your calendars for June 27th! The FORGE Student Startup Residency Demo Day is showcasing 24 cutting-edge ventures from University of Arizona students. These student-led projects span AI, Biomedical, and Semiconductor fields. Students from University of Arizona, Eller College of Management, W.A. Franke Honors College , UArizona iSchool, R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy, College of Science at The University of Arizona and UA College of Engineering will present. Be part of the journey where ideas turn into reality, backed by expert mentors and industry leaders. #StudentStartupResidency #DemoDay #UAZInnovation #StudentEntrepreneurs #FutureTech #Innovation #StudentVenturePathways 🔗 RSVP at https://bit.ly/4bKSbai. Spaces are limited – secure your spot now to witness the future of entrepreneurship! UArizona Research, Innovation & Impact Tech Launch Arizona

It was fantastic to see the excitement at last week's info session for the Nopalito Network Yaqui-Tech Innovation Lab. Made possible through support from the University of Arizona, this program helps entrepreneurs expand their digital reach with no-code, web design training. FORGE is proud to help support the Yaqui-Tech Innovation Lab. Save the date for June 29th, for the graduation of the first cohort from this program.

“I think it's uniting students, faculty, alumni and the local community in support of student entrepreneurship,” she said. “I think you have to be really brave to be an entrepreneur. It's not easy." FORGE Venture Development Education Coordinator Julie Barbier Bularzik spoke with Elvia Verdugo and Arizona Daily Star about the Student-Made Arizona online marketplace for students and by students. Entrepreneurial wildcats can apply now as student creators, or join the operations team as campus, website, events, partnership, community engagement, and finance managers. They will be part of a network of colleges across the country and will receive personal support from Arizona FORGE and Student-Made Store. We can't wait to welcome University of Arizona students to this new program! Apply online at https://lnkd.in/gm8vWZQN UArizona Research, Innovation & Impact Tech Launch Arizona #UArizonaStudentEntrepreneurs #StudentVenturePathways