Last Friday, the top 12 startups from Arizona State, University of Arizona and Northern Arizona went head-to-head in the second Arizona Collegiate Venture Competition for a chance at a piece of the $30,000 prize money plus mentorship…and of course the Territorial Cup plus one year of bragging rights. In the end, all Arizona State startups … Read more
A team of scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis (WUSTL) and the University of Arizona in Tucson, led by Samuel Achilefu, have created a pair of high-tech glasses that help surgeons visualize cancer cells during surgeries, which glow blue when viewed through the eyewear. Achilefu, a professor of radiology and of … Read more
Tallwave announced Thursday that it will be investing $90,000 into the finalists of its High Tide for Heathcare IT competition. The competition has been going on for the last four months and companies from all across the country competed. “It’s been amazing to see the progress and the new relationships that each of these talented … Read more
Tallwave, a commercializer, has selected 6 startup finalists seeking to disrupt healthcare as we know it as part of the High Tide for Healthcare IT Program. Sponsored by Infusionsoft, the leader in sales and marketing automation software for small business, the High Tide for Healthcare IT New Business Development event will benefit all attendees by serving as … Read more
Sixteen startups pitched for a cash prize at the first AZ Technology Council Startup Connect AZ, a high-energy all-day conference filled with education, networking, and a discussion of a variety of topics revolving around technology and entrepreneurship, mentorship, and funding. Startups were chosen from the four fastest growing industries in Arizona: clean tech, health and … Read more
The Public Policy Committee from the Arizona Technology Council announced their publication of their Public Policy Guide for 2014 that is crafted specifically to aid elected officials at all levels of government. This guide provides principles and positions for elected officials to review while drafting policies for Arizona’s technology industry. Steven G. Zylstra, president and … Read more
Tallwave, a commercializer located in Scottsdale, selected 11 startups seeking to disrupt healthcare as we know it and compete in the High Tide for Healthcare IT Program. Selected participants will build a Minimum Viable Business by completing modules, strengthening their viability and likelihood of obtaining seed funding. Program advancement requires completion of these milestones to reach program completion and … Read more
3D printing or “making” has received a lot of attention in the press recently based on some new developments in the technology. But, is 3D printing a good thing for our future? What do experts say? On May 22, 2013, Drs. Glenn Green and Scott Hollister used 3D printing to design and make an absorbable … Read more
University of Arizona professors and researchers have developed an app that will allow students to study the anatomy of a heart through their iPad. The Heart Anatomy Explorer I app displays the internal works of the human heart through high-resolution photos, diagrams and other instructional materials. Professor of pathology at the UA College of Medicine … Read more
Back in 2011, Aaron Packer (a Phoenix native) began dabbling in mobile app development simply as a hobby. However, after completing and polishing up a new app ready for the Android market, Tablet Talk, quickly turned his once hobby into a full time job. Tablet Talk is a SMS text messaging application for Android tablets … Read more