News

ASU researcher Tyler's work published in journal Neuron [06.09.10]

The ability to diagnose and treat brain dysfunction without surgery, may rely on a new method of non-invasive brain stimulation using pulsed ultrasound developed by a team of scientists led by William “Jamie” Tyler, an ASU neuroscientist. More

ASU SkySong, MITEF team to help entrepreneurs [06.02.10]

Phoenix Business Journal: The Venture Ready™ program created by MIT Enterprise Forum Phoenix will collaborate actively with SkySong, the ASU Scottsdale Innovation Center, to help Arizona entrepreneurs accelerate their companies and secure funding for future growth. More

ASU start up companies highlighted in 'Success Stories' [05.21.10]

A report showing the link between federally funded basic research and economic growth includes two Arizona State University startup companies among its 100 success stories. More

Shangraw to lead Arizona State University's sustainability directorate [05.05.10]

R.F. “Rick” Shangraw, Jr. has been appointed director of the Global Institute of Sustainability (GIOS), a key universitywide research initiative. More

AzTE expands global reach to Japan [03.01.10]

A new agreement with Japan Technology Group opens a whole new market for technological discoveries from Arizona State University. More

ASU faculty elected fellows of AAAS [02.07.10]

Five faculty members of Arizona State University are among the 531 newly elected Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), a prestigious international scientific society. AAAS is the world’s largest general scientific society. More

It's a small world, after all [02.03.10]

ASU professor Stuart Lindsay has released the first comprehensive nanoscience textbook ever assembled, guiding readers through a tiny world 1 million times smaller than a single grain of sand. More

Carbon nanotubes show promise in genetic sequencing [01.07.10]

In the current issue of Science, Stuart Lindsay, director of ASU's Center for Single Molecule Biophysics at the Biodesign Institute, along with his colleagues, demonstrates the potential of a new DNA sequencing method in which a single-stranded ribbon of DNA is threaded through a carbon nanotube. More

Showcase connects investors and opportunities [12.10.09]

Several of the world’s premier research universities and hospitals – as well as many top venture capitalists– connected at SkySong, the ASU Scottsdale Innovation Center, for a one-day showcase of key opportunities and information exchange on Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009. Bringing together investors representing more than $15 billion in capital under management with universities who have 'spun out' more than 100 new companies in the past year created a forum for sharing and opportunity. More

Boeing looks to ASU for new technologies [12.03.09]

The Arizona Republic: Arizona State University scientist Henry Sodano's research has received a boost from one of the world's biggest aerospace manufacturers, the Boeing Co, with an assist from AzTE. Read more.

ASU professor creates joint invention with MIT [11.18.09]

For ASU Professor Thomas Moore, an invitation to guest lecture became a demonstration in a lab which led to a seafood lunch – which led to a joint invention with colleagues from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) that contributed to a sustainable energy start-up company. Read More

Boeing taps ASU for tech alliance [11.09.09]

Based on the breadth of its scientific research capabilities, ASU has been chosen as one of five universities to become a member of the Boeing Technology Alliance (BTA). Read More

Forum shows off ASU technologies [02.19.09]

More than 50 venture capitalists, angel investors and industry executives came to campus with the sole purpose of looking under ASU’s innovation hood to see what gems of technologies are ready to come out of its laboratories. Taking part in the first ASU Tech Forum, held Feb. 12-13, they came away impressed. Read More

William J. Tyler develops ultrasonic neuromodulation [01.08.09]

Economist January 8, 2009: "It may, in the future, be possible to treat brain diseases with ultrasound.
The idea of treating maladies of the mind by blasting the brain with noise sounds, to the layman, like kicking a television set in order to repair it. It is, however, on the cards. The noise in question is ultrasound. This has been used for decades to scan human interiors—particularly wombs containing developing fetuses. The ultrasound is reflected from surfaces within the body (such as the skin of a fetus) in the way that audible sound echoes from a cliff face. William Tyler and his colleagues at Arizona State University, however, want to take things a stage further. They think that ultrasound might be used therapeutically as well." Full Article

ASU, Penn Create Tech-Transfer Partnership To Bolster Resources, Commercial Chances [01.07.09]

Arizona State University and the University of Pennsylvania have entered into a formal partnership to help each other commercialize certain technologies, the schools said this week.

The collaboration is believed to be the first of its kind in the US, according to tech-transfer officials from both universities. If successful, it could also serve as a blueprint for similar alliances between other US academic institutions, the officials said. Read More

ASU, Penn form partnership to commercialize technology [01.05.09]

In what is believed to be a unique relationship in higher education, Arizona State University (ASU) and the University of Pennsylvania (Penn) have entered into a partnership to assist one another with commercialization of selected technologies for their respective universities. The collaboration will leverage the resources, networks, and contacts of Arizona Technology Enterprises (AzTE), ASU’s technology venturing arm, and the University of Pennsylvania’s Center for Technology Transfer (CTT) for the purpose of transferring university technology to the marketplace. Read More

'Green crude' seen as a top 50 invention for 2008 [11.07.08]

An Arizona State University algae-to-fuel project led by professors Qiang Hu and Milton Sommerfeld is a top 20 invention for 2008, according to Time, Inc. On Oct. 27, it released its top 50 inventions for 2008 and the algae-to-fuel project came in at No. 11. Read More

AzTE spins out ASU algae-based technology for jet fuel [11.02.08]

Arizona State University has entered into a groundbreaking research and commercialization collaboration with Heliae Development, LLC and Science Foundation Arizona (SFAz) to develop, produce and sell kerosene-based aviation fuel derived from algae.

Arizona Technology Enterprises (AzTE), the technology venturing arm of ASU, announced the initiative today. Read more (PDF)

World's Most Advanced Solar Testing [10.13.08]

Phoenix, Tempe, Ariz., Newtown, Conn., Yokohama, Japan, Cologne, Germany and Shanghai, China, Oct. 13/PRNewswire/--TUV Rheinland Group has joined forces with Arizona State University (ASU) to create TUV Rheinland PTL, LLC, the most comprehensive, sophisticated, state-of-the-art facility for testing and certification of solar energy equipment in the world. Read Full Press Release

AzTE joins InvestMexico [10.03.08]

AzTE will join Arizona State University entrepreneurial professionals, along with some of ASU's most innovative faculty, in Monterrey, Mexico Friday October 3, 2008.  ASU is organizing this event with Tecnologico de Monterrey, often referred to as the "MIT of Latin America."

This event is cosponsored by Nixon Peabody, LLP.

 

Taking it to the streets [09.01.08]

AzTE finds commercial outlets for "disruptive" research advances. Numbers don't personally matter so much to Augustine Cheng, ASU's new managing director and chief legal officer of Arizona Technology Enterprises, also know as AzTE.  But results in the long term do.

Read More

Multi-Million Dollar Biofuel Initiative [08.28.08]

September 2, 2008

Arizona State University has entered into a groundbreaking research and commercialization collaboration with Heliae Development, LLC and Science Foundation Arizona (SFAz) to develop, produce and sell kerosene-based aviation fuel derived from algae. Arizona Technology Enterprises (AzTE), the technology venturing arm of ASU, announced the initiative today. This biofuel project will focus on the commercial production of kerosene from algae using patented technologies developed by Professors Qiang Hu and Milton Sommerfeld at ASU’s Laboratory for Algae Research & Biotechnology. The research efforts of Hu and Sommerfeld in algal-based biofuels and biomaterials have already moved from the laboratory to field pilot-scale demonstration and production. Read More

 

Arizona Technology Enterprises plans tech transfers with partners, SkySong [07.18.08]

Arizona Technology Enterprises is launching a plan to help two partners of Arizona State University transfer their technology to private companies.

The transfers between AzTE, itself the technology venturing arm of ASU, and Dublin City University in Ireland and Tec de Monterrey in Mexico will go through SkySong in Scottsdale as the group looks to bring the technology to market. Read More

 

AzTE's tech transfer goes global [07.17.08]

July 17, 2008: Arizona Technology Enterprises (AzTE), the technology venturing arm of Arizona State University, has entered into separate global arrangements to market technologies developed by ASU's partner universities, Dublin City University in Ireland (through its technology commercialization organization, Invent DCU Limited) and Tec de Monterrey in Mexico. Read More
 

AzTE Attends Bio [06.16.08]

Jack Geltosky, AzTE Senior Vice President of Business Development for Life Sciences; Charlie Lewis, AzTE Vice President of Venture Development; Tom Goodman, AzTE Director of Business Development for Life Sciences; and Jeremy Burdon, AzTE Director of Intellectual Assets will participate at the annual Bio International Convention on June 17-20, 2008 in San Diego, California.
 

TechConnect [06.03.08]

William Loux, AzTE Director of Business Development Physical Sciences and Philip Dowd, AzTE Director of Intellectual Assets Physical Science will participate and present at the annual TechConnect Summit on June 3-5, 2008 in Boston, Massachusetts.
 

Jack Geltosky, Ph.D. Joins Enzon’s Board of Directors [05.28.08]

BRIDGEWATER, NJ – May 28, 2008 – Enzon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: ENZN) today announced that Dr. Jack Geltosky has been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors. Read More


 

Nortel IT Fund News [05.19.08]

May 19, 2008: Arizona Technology Enterprises, on behalf of Arizona State University, is pleased to announce the completion of a licensing agreement with Nortel for use in its signature community relation initiative called Nortel LearniT (www.nortellearnit.org). Read More 


 

Events

Quotes on the University & Global Technology Showcase [12.10.09]

“The Showcase was a unique event that brought together seasoned entrepreneurs, investors and university licensing professionals all under one roof. It provided the perfect blend of individuals for sparking focused and exuberant technology transfer discussions.”

- Daniel Dardani, Technology Licensing Officer, MIT

“Events like the Showcase are exactly the right approach – it’s a great use of my time to quickly see the basics of many innovations, with the opportunity to follow up later.”

- David Wells, Partner, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers

"The conference was a refreshing mix of new ideas and perspectives. I'm optimistic that it will help us strengthen existing relationships and forge new alliances with investors, other universities and potential corporate partners."

- John Swartley, Senior Director, University of Pennsylvania.

“The opportunity to meet many university officers at a single place is very beneficial. It allows us to get a big picture of the trends and specific university focus areas while learning about the constraints for effective tech transfer.”

- Nety Krishna, Chief Technology Officer & Venture Partner, Redpoint Ventures.

 

 

University & Global Technology Showcase [12.09.09]

Several of the world’s premier research universities and hospitals – as well as many top venture capitalists and promising global company start-ups – will visit SkySong, the ASU Scottsdale Innovation Center, for a one-day showcase of key opportunities and information exchange Dec. 9. More

To register, click here.

ASU Technology Forum [02.13.09]

On February 12, 2009 to February 13, 2009, AzTE will introduce the investment community to Arizona State University and its research enterprise. It will showcase some of ASU’s use-inspired research in the following areas:
  • Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology
  • Bioanalytics-Assay & Devices
  • Energy & Power
  • Environmental/Clean Tech
  • Medical Devices
  • Semiconductor Materials & Processes
  • Therapeutics & Vaccines

Creating University Research that is Venture Fundable - RedPoint Ventures [05.16.08]

Redpoint Ventures will conduct a one-hour seminar for investors and researchers on how to package university research so that it is venture fundable. This is a great opportunity to learn from one of the leading venture capital firms in the country.  With over 100 collective years of experience and over $2 billion under management—including 34 IPOs and 54 upside acquisitions Redpoint Ventures knows what it takes to move technology from the lab to the marketplace. Please join us for coffee/tea and breakfast on Friday May 16, 2008 at 9:00am to 10:00am.