Join us for a 5-week interactive workshop series exploring IP, commercialization, industry partnerships, entrepreneurship & community impact for researchers.
Turn Your Research into Real-World Impact
Are you a graduate student or post-doctoral researcher looking to bridge the gap between academic research and commercial or societal application? Innovate UA’s workshop series is designed specifically for you.
This 5-session interactive series serves as a practical, hands-on guide to research translation. Get your questions answered, discover campus resources, and learn how to take your innovations from the benchtop to the market.
Workshop Schedule & Topics
All workshops take place on Tuesdays from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM in Student Center Room 3700, The Forum. Lunch included!
| Date | Topic & Focus |
|---|---|
| Sept 22 | Commercialization Strategy & Market Validation Explore types of IP and how to determine where your idea fits best, plus UA resources for researchers. |
| Sept 29 | Intellectual Property & Technology Transfer Learn the practical steps of what, when, and how to disclose your inventions to the Technology Development Office, plus what comes next. |
| Oct 6 | Startup Formation & Entrepreneurship in Academia Learn the basics of business startups and key steps to get a company off the ground. |
| Oct 13 | Industry Partnerships & Funding Pathways Understand business terms, industry collaboration strategies, and how to utilize AI to identify market-driven problems. |
| Oct 22 | Translating Research into Societal or Economic Impact Discover alternative pathways to creating impact beyond standard technology licensing. |
Join Us!
Ready to get started? Space and lunch are limited, so reserve your spot for individual sessions or the full series.