Learn about some of the amazing student startup companies at the University of Utah. Students from all departments are inventing new products and starting businesses.
Aren Naegeli, a biomedical engineering student at the University of Utah and the engineer behind Naegeli Footworks, is dedicated to revolutionizing the orthotics industry. Her approach integrates traditional orthotic components with modular designs, creating more accessible and user-friendly solutions for individuals who suffer from foot and ankle pain due to congenital or degenerative conditions or […]
Meet Chase Martin, an operations and supply chain major from the University of Utah, and partner Jax Pieretti, a marketing major. Their venture, Java Vending, aims to revolutionize the coffee experience for students. Their mission is to provide high-quality, affordable coffee conveniently located around campus. The inspiration behind Java Vending came during Martin’s study abroad […]
In an interconnected world where diversity is celebrated, language barriers still persist, even in the realm of entertainment. For movie enthusiasts, the thrill of watching films on the big screen can be dampened by a significant limitation — the language in which movies are presented. Most movie theaters predominantly show films in a single language, […]
An avid artist, skateboarder, and snowboarder, Rowan Block found an intersection for his passions through his business Duck Skateboards, selling skateboard decks and clothing adorned with his unique graphic style. Originally from Colorado, Block is majoring in multi-disciplinary design at the University of Utah and offering the skateboard world his creative designs and hand-drawn collections. […]
When Gary Urry, a medical laboratory major from the University of Utah, noticed a lack of facial hair products made without synthetic ingredients, he decided to craft his own solution. After taking an organic chemistry class while working towards his undergrad degree, Urry felt inspired to start experimenting with better ingredients. His company, Beast and […]
Ten student startup teams received $12,000 in Get Seeded milestone grants in the round ending in September 2023. See below for a list of teams and their product ideas. The final pitch event for regular grants was held at Lassonde Studios. It included live startup pitches, free food, and public voting to determine who received […]
University of Utah students Hannah Rogers and Frances Benfell know that shopping sustainably isn’t as easy as it seems. They started Conscious, an app and Google Chrome extension that helps customers easily make eco-friendly shopping decisions. Conscious’s mission is to make sustainable consumption an accessible and fun experience for the average consumer. The software will […]
Meet the 14 startup teams in our Company Launch program at Lassonde Studios for fall 2023. They are a diverse group of students working in many different industries. Find a complete list below. Company Launch offers these startup teams office space at Lassonde Studios, cohort gatherings, workshops, staff coaches, peer mentors, and more. All students at […]
For many people, the stickers on their water bottles are valuable. Whether they have sentimental value or are part of a collection that took time to curate, keeping these stickers pristine is crucial – and challenging. Luckily, recent University of Utah entrepreneurship graduate James Craft has a solution. While pursuing his degree he founded Sticker […]
Logan Cook, a recent entrepreneurship graduate from the University of Utah, always felt inclined to create. While pursuing his degree, he noticed a problem with recyclable items ending up in landfills and decided to use his creativity to come up with a solution. Cook’s business, Loop, aims to help the planet by keeping recyclables out […]
