Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute

Live. Create. Launch.

Welcome to the nationally ranked hub for student entrepreneurs and innovators at the University of Utah. Whether you want a deep dive or only have an hour, the Lassonde Institute has something for all students to learn how to become a founder, creator or change-maker. Got an idea? Looking for a team? Or want to live, create or launch at Lassonde Studios? Jump in and make it happen!

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Lassonde Studios

All students are welcome to live, create and launch at our new building at the University of Utah. Find out why Architectural Digest named Lassonde Studios one of the nine best new university buildings in the world. The first floor is an innovation space for all students on campus. Above are four floors of residential space for 400 students.

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Launched at Lassonde
Hundreds of Startups and Counting! What Will You Launch?

Haven Rest
Creators of an inflatable baby bed designed for infants 0 to 8 months old.
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Argus Entertainment
DJing and concerts to create an experience through music.
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GAIA Technologies
A prosthetics component company that builds sensor arrays to measure muscle shapes.
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Optima Recovery
Developing a combination hot and cold physical therapy device.
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Logan Erickson
From Salt Lake to San Francisco, Logan is helping students develop stronger brains.
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TrailRax
USA-manufactured, roof-rack equipment, and storage solutions.
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Virtual Prom Live
Providing virtual proms for high school students across the country.
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