Just like many others, Scott King, a master of business analytics student at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business, got a puppy (Ollie) to join his family during the 2020 pandemic. Before getting Ollie, backpacking and camping was a big part of his life, and he wanted that to continue and to […]
“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/studentinnovation2022. 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 […]
Welcome to “Student Innovation @ the U.” Inside, you will find stories that illustrate what makes University of Utah students some of the most innovative and entrepreneurial anywhere. They continually show initiative and grit by going beyond learning to create, get involved, and improve Utah and the world. Students at the U receive an inspiring […]
The High School Utah Entrepreneur Challenge (HSUEC) announced the top 20 teams, out of more than 90 applications, for 2021-22 today, and they will advance to the final stage of the competition. It is open to all high school students across Utah, ages 14-18. They are competing for $30,000 in cash and scholarships. This competition […]
Seven student startup teams received $6,453 in Get Seeded milestone grants in the round ending in February 2022. This includes regular grants and microgrants for this period. 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, […]
Here are the photos from events and activities at Lassonde Studios and other locations in February 2022. During this month, we awarded grants, attended workshops, participated in Make It activities, ate pizza, hosted a flea market Meetup, and more. Find upcoming events here: lassonde.utah.edu/calendar.
The top-20 teams in the 2022 Utah Entrepreneur Challenge were announced today. The student startup teams advance to the final round of this statewide business-model competition that is open to all college students in Utah. Teams are competing for $60,000 in cash and prizes, including a $20,000 grand prize. The winners will be announced on […]
Meet students in our Lassonde Founders program for 2021-22 and learn more about the program in this video. These students live, create, launch, and study together at Lassonde Studios at the University of Utah. They receive personalized coaching, startup resources, and scholarships to pursue their ideas and launch their businesses and futures. Learn more about […]
Eight student startup teams received $7,500 in Get Seeded milestone grants in the round ending in January 2022. This includes regular grants and microgrants for this period. 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, […]
The Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute and David Eccles School of Business at the University of Utah recently launched the Cameron Russell Williams Legacy Scholarship to honor Cameron Russell Williams, the beloved late Utah technology innovator, community leader and entrepreneur. Continuing Williams’ quest for economic empowerment for all, the scholarship seeks to create a more diverse and […]
