UofA to host Startup Weekend – Jan. 30 – Feb. 1

InnovateUA a new program at the University of Arizona that promotes a student-led culture of innovation and entrepreneurship across the entire campus, will be hosting their inaugural Startup Weekend January 30th – February 1st. The 54-hour event in which students and professionals from the community representing all disciplines will come together to share ideas, form teams, build … Read more

AudioEye raises $2.675 million in equity capital

AudioEye, the creator of the world’s first and only cloud-based audio browsing and automated publishing technology platform for those with accessibility challenges announced the closing of a $2.675 million equity capital raise. Shares were sold to institutional and accredited investors, including existing investors and members of the Company’s board of directors. AudioEye’s company focus is to … Read more

AZTB staff predicts ASU vs U of A outcome – video

Today is the day! The Arizona State Sun Devils vs University of Arizona Wildcats football game is known throughout the NCAA for being one of the fiercest rivalries in the country. Each day, our staff comes together to collaborate, connect and bring the tech community together – but today we are an office divided. We … Read more

Solar Zone brightens Ariz. energy industry with completion of 165-acres of solar panels

While the weather may be cooling down, Arizona’s solar industry is warming up as businesses and the University of Arizona completed the first phase of the Solar Zone, a renewable energy research initiative now complete with 165 acres of photovoltaic solar panels. Situated in Tucson, Arizona, the Solar Zone at the University of Arizona Tech Park … Read more

Startup Avirtek combats hackers by scanning your cyber-DNA

Every time you use a computer, you leave behind a record of what you do, what programs you use and plenty of personal information. Tucson-based startup Avirtek wants to harness those digital fingerprints to help protect you. They call it user cyber-DNA. The company, born in a University of Arizona laboratory, offers software solutions to … Read more

AZ universities recognized as leaders in LGBT relations

The higher education system in Arizona continues to top the charts across the nation. Arizona State University (ASU), Northern Arizona University (NAU) and The University of Arizona (UA) remain dedicated to offering outstanding academics as well as providing a safe and engaging college campus environment. According to the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, about 20 … Read more

What you need to know about the Tucson tech community

Phoenix’s sister city to the south, Tucson, has blossomed into its own thriving technology ecosystem. Tucson is home to the Tucson Tech Corridor (TTC) and also several big technology companies that employ thousands of Tucson residents such as Raytheon and IBM. Here’s a run-down of what you need to know about the Tucson tech community. Startup … Read more

Tucson startups in it to win it at Startup Weekend Tucson

Last weekend, Tucson’s premiere entrepreneurship development organization, Startup Tucson, hosted the fourth annual Startup Weekend Tucson. The event brought together aspiring entrepreneurs to collaborate and bring their business ideas from concept to launch in 54 hours. Teams presented their new ventures to a public audience and a panel of investor-judges for feedback, awards, and some sweet prizes. The … Read more

Arizona’s universities get down to business and rise in national rankings

Looking for a business school to help you get the know-how necessary to succeed? You can’t go wrong when both Arizona State University and the University of Arizona are ranked in the Top 30 of business programs nationwide, according to a report released by US News. The UA’s Eller College of Management and ASU’s W.P. … Read more

Campus shooting survivor launches safety app for ASU students

With campus shootings and crime rattling the country in recent months, tech firms and universities have taken an advance turn to supply students with in-palm methods of alerting authorities about on-campus crimes. Last week Arizona State University announced its launch of the school’s LiveSafe app, which allows users to report tips to the ASU Police … Read more