Seven student startup teams received $6,600 in Get Seeded milestone grants in the round ending in October 2022. See below for a list of teams and their product ideas.
The final event for the regular grants was hosted at Lassonde Studios. It included live startup pitches, free food, and public voting to see who received grants.
Get Seeded is a milestone grant funding program open to all college students in Utah. The first step is to apply online. All university students in Utah are welcome to apply for grants.
Students requesting more than $500 follow a three-step process, concluding at the final pitch event, where they pitch to an audience that votes on who gets funded. Students requesting $500 or less — called microgrants — are funded after a two-step process.
The program is managed by the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute at the University of Utah and sponsored by Chad and Kristen Anselmo.
Learn more about Get Seeded and apply for a grant here: lassonde.utah.edu/getseeded.
Regular Grants
BodyGuard
BodyGuard — $1,500
Often, prosecutors don’t have enough evidence for a judge to convict a rapist or sexual assaulter. The BodyGuard mobile app will solve this problem by collecting evidence of sexual violence. It continually records and stores the most recent 6 hours of audio and allows users to save audio clips from this period so they have always have recorded evidence of sexual violence.
Breezy Ski
Breezy Ski — $1,500
The idea behind Breezy is to create the next generation of ski gear and equipment. We are taking the traditional ski bag that has changed very little in recent times and adding a fresh new element to it by creating a ski bag that is specifically designed to house ski boots. They are placed in a main chamber of the bag and can be both heated and dried.
Savorit
Savorit — $1,500
Savorit is an app that adds convenience and fun to the homecooking process. Ever wanted to explore new recipes without breaking the bank? Wish it was as easy as swiping on Tinder … they have it covered. Create an account with preferences, swipe on the recipes you love, and cook! Wondering about groceries, their app integrates APIs to compile your shopping list and order for you. All you have to do is pick up your pre-assembled grocery bag on the way home. It’s that easy!
KRATOS
KRATOS — $900
KRATOS is innovating a concept for a gym bar. This is done through taking the wrist flection out of a compound movement, better isolating your targeted muscle.
Microgrants
Passmates — $500
Passmates is a higher-education, peer-to-peer tutoring marketplace. The platform facilitates a community for students to learn and earn income through online or in-person tutoring sessions. Students connect with student tutors specifically from their school who have taken the same course and professor. This curriculum-specific instruction creates an educational advantage to help schoolmates excel and pass the class.
Pure Solutions — $500
Pure Solutions is an innovative product that enables consumers to easily and comprehensively test water samples from the comfort of their homes. Unlike current water testers on the market, Pure Solutions’ reusability, intuitive design, and Bluetooth capabilities, will dramatically enhance water safety. Their product will inform millions of people about the quality of their water and provide low income communities an affordable and effective way to improve their health and standards of living.
Going Outdoors Mask — $200
Going Outdoors Masks is designing a new type of ski/face mask that is breathable, protects more of your face, and won’t fog up your goggles.
