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March 29, 2005 UA Innovation Showcase

The inaugural UA Innovation Showcase is March 29 from 9 - 5 pm in the Student Union North Ballroom. The Innovation Showcase will highlight university technology and its benefits to Tucson and Southern Arizona through the creation of new products and new jobs.

To participate, you must be a technology company that meets one of the following requirements:

• Founded by UA faculty member, student, staff or alumni
• Have licensed technology from the UA
• Contributed $1 Million or more in research funding to the UA
• A tenant at the UA Science and Technology Park
• A client in the Arizona Center for Innovation
• 25% or more of your work force is UA graduates


March 15, 2005: Innovative Workshop for Entrepreneurs Seeking Financing

"How to First Address Market Needs…Then Investor Needs"
The Arizona Center for Innovation and the Pima Community College Small Business Development Center offered a workshop for entrepreneurs titled, “How to First Address Market Needs…Then Investor Needs."

The workshop addressed homework that needs to be done before committing personal funds and/or approaching investors, what investors want to hear, and how to best present your case to get the capital you need. Topics included:

• Studying the market to ensure there really is a business
• Creating a strategy and plan to address the market
• Investor expectations

The discussion leaders were Rick Gibson, president of Clear Blue Ventures, and Theo Kipnis, a business analyst for the PCC Small Business Development Center.


Seminar Series July 21, 2004: Investor Development and Grant Writing

Investor Development and Grant Writing was the final seminar in the series of ten presented by The Arizona Center for Innovation. This seminar analyzed the important role of investment for businesses by demonstrating the basics for grant writing and highlighting the best practices for obtaining venture capital.
Seminar Series April 21, 2004: Product Development and Manufacturing

Product Development and Manufacturing was the seventh seminar in a series of ten to be presented by The Arizona Center for Innovation. This seminar focused on various manufacturing options (in-house, offshore, contract manufacturing) as well as best manufacturing methods and practices, quality control/ISO certification, and environmental issues. AzCI would like to thank presenters Wayne Lundeberg, President and CEO of Catalina Tool & Mold and Edgar Allen, Director of Operations of Arizona MEP- Manufacturing Extension Partnership.


Seminar Series March 17, 2004: Financial Management

Financial Management was the sixth seminar in a series of ten to be presented by The Arizona Center for Innovation. This seminar will explain how numbers are an important tool for business success and will include a mock negotiation entitled “Why does an investor expect to own so much of my company?” Thanks to presenters Mike Arnold, Founder and former CEO of Modular Mining Systems, and Bob Fick, Advanced Business Analyst with the Pima Community College Small Business Development Center.
Seminar Series February 18, 2004: Market Analysis and Market Research

Market Analysis and Market Research was the fifth seminar in a series of ten presented by The Arizona Center for Innovation. The seminar provided practical advice on defining, researching and evaluation markets.


Seminar Series January 21, 2004: Strategic Planning

Strategic Planning was the fourth seminar in a series of ten to be presented by The Arizona Center for Innovation. The seminar defined a long-term vision for your company, developed business strategies and tactics, assisted in writing a mission statement, and promoted the adoption of realistic performance milestones.


Seminar Series Wednesday December 17, 2003: Business Planning and Business Development

The Business Planning Seminar held on December 17 at the University of Arizona Science and Technology Park provided practical advice on how to create a business plan and more. We would like to thank all the attendees along with the presenters; Nancy Russell of the PCC Small Business Development Center and Nancy Smith.


Seminar Series Wednesday November 19, 2003: Corporate Structure

The Corporate Structure seminar, held on November 19 at the University of Arizona Science and Technology Park provided practical advice on how to structure a company. We would like to thank all the attendees along with the presenters; Larry Hecker of Hecker and Muehlebach and Richard Stagg of Snell and Wilmer.


Seminar Series Wednesday October 15, 2003: Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer

The Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer seminar, held on October 15, at the University of Arizona Science and Technology Park provided practical advice on identifying and protecting Intellectual Property. We would like to thank all the attendees along with the presenters; Dave Rodgers and A.J. Moss of Squire, Sanders & Dempsey and Dr. Patrick Jones with the University of Arizona Technology Transfer Office.


The Arizona Center for Innovation is pleased to be a sponsor of IdeaFunding

IdeaFunding is Southern Arizona's business resource event for entrepreneurs and scientists. The event is followed by TechSchmooze -- Tucson's hottest technology showcase and dealmaker for investors, entrepreneurs, and scientists Check out cutting edge technologies developed right here in southern Arizona! For more information click here (.pdf 120kb)


Arizona Center for Innovation is Launched

(Tucson, AZ) The University of Arizona, University of Arizona Science and Technology Park, and Campus Research Corporation are announcing the opening of the Arizona Center for Innovation (AzCI) at an open house at the University of Arizona Science and Technology Park on Tuesday, July 22 at 3:00pm, in Building 9040, the Presentation Room (room 1350).

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