Shipping is a major part of business as more and more people order products online and expect packages within days. Even small shipping errors, when repeated many times, can cost companies thousands of dollars or more. A team of graduate students in the Lassonde New Venture Development Center started researching ways to help companies improve […]
Motivational interviewing is an evidence-based approach used by counselors, educators, medical professionals, correctional officers, and others to change patient or client behavior. It can help people smoke less, exercise more, follow through with recommendations, keep commitments, and more. A team of faculty, professionals, and students at the University of Utah hope to make motivational interviewing […]
Vitapul, a startup developing a new injection device for medical applications, won the grand prize at the 2019-20 Opportunity Quest competition at the University of Utah in January 2020. Watch this video for highlights from the final event at Lassonde Studios. Learn more about Opportunity Quest at lassonde.utah.edu/oq.
Learn about H2One, one of the past teams in the High School Utah Entrepreneur Challenge. The company is developing a water-purification device for the on-the-go backpacker. By using battery-power from a cell phone and a more efficient ultraviolet purification methods, the company is are able to reduce size, weight, ease of use, sterilization time, and […]
Come build something in the Make Space at #LassondeStudios. All students the University of Utah are welcome to use our tools here for any purpose. Safety training is required for the wood and metal shop. Learn more at lassonde.utah.edu/make.
Vitapul, a company developing an injection device that stores medication in a way that extends its shelf-life, won first place and the $5,000 grand prize at the 2019-2020 University of Utah Opportunity Quest business-model, executive-summary competition today. Ten teams advanced to the final judging and awards event at Lassonde Studios. The competition is managed by […]
Here are photos from the 2019-20 Opportunity Quest at the University of Utah final event on Jan. 17, 2020. Opportunity Quest competitions are held at universities throughout Utah. The winners earn cash prizes and a place as one of the top 20 teams in the finals of the Utah Entrepreneur Challenge, where the grand prize […]
Here are photos from our events and activities in December 2019 at Lassonde Studios and other locations. During the month, we hosted Jazz at the Cafe, learned from experts, awarded Get Seeded grants, cut paper snowflakes, and more. All U students are welcome to attend our events and live here. Find upcoming events and activities […]
Meet the startup teams in our Company Launch program at Lassonde Studios for spring 2020. Find a complete list below. They range from content creation to micro campers. Company Launch is a startup support program that offers office space at Lassonde Studios, peer coaches, professional mentors, and more. All students at the University of Utah are welcome […]
The menu at the Miller Cafe for spring 2020 will have all of the great items served during the fall semester. The cafe offers omelets, smoothies, flatbreads, sandwiches, salads, burgers, chef’s specials, and all the snacks you desire. Find detailed menu information below. The Miller Cafe is the eclectic eatery at Lassonde Studios on the […]
