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UACI Chosen to Support Costa Rica Startup, TUNUK
The University of Arizona Center for Innovation is excited to welcome TUNUK, a startup focused on developing software to track bus ridership and other data for bus operators and municipalities based in Costa Rica, to the startup family. The International Business Innovation Association (InBIA) selected UACI to host TUNUK because of a proven track record in serving international startups and confirmed by our recent Soft Landings designation. The virtual immersion program is a learning experience for the Costa Rican founders. UACI is connecting the founders with local leaders, transportation entities and key players that can provide insight into the transportation industry with a specific focus on to how business is done in the United States.
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American-Made Solar Prize Round 4 Set! Pitch Showcase
Presented by CMU Scott Institute in partnership with NREL, support American-Made Solar Prize Challenge semifinalists in a pitch showcase! Watch live pitch presentations from 20 Round 4 Set! Prize semifinalist teams from across the country as they demonstrate their cutting-edge ideas in American solar innovation and manufacturing.
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IdeaFunding 2021
UACI is proud to be a sponsor of Startup Tucson’s IDEAFUNDING on April 15, a day-long digital entrepreneurial experience including Southern Arizona's largest pitch competition, inspirational community Resiliency Awards, and powerful thought-leaders. In addition to a classic pitch competition, the day will include community prizes and awards for exceptional innovation, grit, creativity, and impact. Tune in all day, or pop in to check out each category. Join in for a live pitch competition and live judges panel at the end of the day for the grand finale. UACI will has handled all the pitch training and the winner of the competition will receive a sponsored year’s admission into our incubator.
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From Make to User: How One OpSci Researcher Made it Happen
Tech Launch Arizona is hosting a conversation with University of Arizona Optical Sciences and Opthamalogy Professor Jim Schwiegerling who is the inventor of an intraocular trifocal lens for people with cataracts of myopia. Tech Lanch Arizona helped walk Dr. Schwiegerling through the commercialization process and helped protect, and license his invention to a global medical company, Alconand is now helping over 500,000 patients see better -- one of whom is Schwiegerling himself.
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We are stronger together. Please know that the University of Arizona Center for Innovation and Tech Parks Arizona stands with you.
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