Lassonde Ambassador and Mentor Program Impact Since 2014

The Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute’s Lassonde Ambassador and Mentor Program launched in 2014 as a University of Utah, student-run initiative to help high school students explore access to higher education and opportunities related to innovation, entrepreneurship, and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math). Since then, the program has more than achieved its mission and exceeded expectations. […]

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Lassonde Events Calendar: Spring 2022

The Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute events calendar for spring 2022 is now available in print and online formats. See links below. We have many events and opportunities planned for the semester. We have Make Space hours, grants, workshops, mentor hours, application deadlines, entrepreneur classes through the Department of Entrepreneurship & Strategy, and more. All University of […]

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Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute Awards $320,400 in Scholarships for 2021-22

The Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute, a top-10 ranked program at the University of Utah, awarded $320,400 in scholarships to 110 students for the 2021-22 academic year. The scholarships come with the opportunity to gain leadership skills and experience while managing many activities for aspiring entrepreneurs. Find a complete list of scholarship recipients below. They range from undergraduate […]

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Tribe Wins $3,000 Grand Prize at the 2021-22 University of Utah Opportunity Quest

Tribe, a mobile platform for team-based addiction recovery and self-improvement, won first place and the $3,000 grand prize at the 2021-22 University of Utah Opportunity Quest business model summary competition today. Ten teams advanced to the final judging and awards event held at Lassonde Studios. The competition is managed by students at the Lassonde Entrepreneur […]

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Win $60,000 in the 2021-22 Utah Entrepreneur Challenge

Registration for the 2021-22 Utah Entrepreneur Challenge is now open. All college students in Utah are welcome to participate in this statewide business-model competition. Teams are competing for $60,000 this year. The registration deadline is Feb. 7, 2022. The Utah Entrepreneur Challenge is managed by the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute, a top 10 ranked program at […]

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Top 10 Announced in the 2021-22 University of Utah Opportunity Quest

The University of Utah Opportunity Quest, a collegiate business-model summary contest, announced the top 10 teams today in the 2021-22 competition. These teams will be competing for a chance to win $8,000 in cash prizes, including a $3,000 grand prize. The winners will be determined on competition day, Dec. 3, 2021. The competition is managed […]

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Photo Gallery: October at Lassonde 2021

Here are the photos from events and activities at Lassonde Studios and other locations in October 2021. During this month, we attended Make It activities, played volleyball, welcomed all students to the Entrepreneur Club, hosted an Open Mic Meetup, attended Workshops, awarded Get Seeded grants, and more. Find upcoming events here: lassonde.utah.edu/calendar.

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