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President’s Message: Student Innovation @ the U 2024

Welcome to the 2024 edition of “Student Innovation at the U.” Inside this annual publication, you will learn about one of the most exciting things happening at the University of Utah: our students’ transformation into changemakers who generate real-world impact through their creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship. I hope you find their stories as inspiring as […]

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Credits: Student Innovation @ the U 2024

“Student Innovation at the U” is an annual publication celebrating student innovation and impact at the University of Utah. A digital version is available at lassonde.utah.edu/studentinnovation2023. This publication is produced by the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute, an interdisciplinary division of the David Eccles School of Business and the hub for student entrepreneurs and innovators at the […]

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Resource Directory: Student Innovation @ the U 2024

ArtsBridge: An interdisciplinary arts education outreach program. artsbridge.utah.edu ArtsForce: A two-day conference for art students to learn about how to share their creative work. artsforceutah.com Arts Entrepreneur: Connect with your peers, learn the value of your skills, and explore connections between the arts and entrepreneurship. lassonde.utah.edu/art Associated Student of the University of Utah (ASUU): A […]

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Finalists Announced in 2024 Utah Entrepreneur Challenge

The Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute at the University of Utah announced the finalist teams in the 2024 Utah Entrepreneur Challenge this week. The student startup teams advance to the final round of this business-model competition for college students across the state. Teams are competing for over $100,000 in cash and prizes, including a $30,000 grand prize. The […]

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BedVee Raises $130,000 on Kickstarter to Launch Sleep Device

After years of development and a new crowdfunding campaign, University of Utah alum Stella Markova and her startup BedVee are launching a novel sleep product to improve sleep comfort and accessibility. Markova navigated BedVee’s entry into the marketplace from conceptualization, through the Master of Business Creation (MBC) program at the David Eccles School of Business, […]

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