Registration for the 2018-19 High School Utah Entrepreneur Challenge (HS UEC) competition is now open. All students in Utah, ages 14-18, are welcome to compete for $30,000 in cash and prizes. The grand prize is $7,500. The program is managed by the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute at the University of Utah and sponsored by Zions Bank. […]
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Photo Gallery: September at Lassonde
We were busy in September at Lassonde Studios. Browse this photo gallery to see some of the things we did during the month. Find upcoming events and activities on our online calendar: lassonde.utah.edu/calendar.
U Ranked No 8 among State Schools (No. 15 overall) for Undergrad Entrepreneurship by U.S. News
The undergraduate entrepreneurship program at the David Eccles School of Business at the University of Utah — which includes the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute and Lassonde Studios — earned the No. 15 spot in the 2019 list of Best Undergraduate Business Programs in U.S. News and World Report. The program came it at No. 8 for […]
Get Seeded Awards $5,138 in Grants for September
Three student startup teams received $5,138 in milestone grants at the Get Seeded Final Pitch Event in September 2018 at Lassonde Studios. See below for a list of teams and their product ideas. Get Seeded is a monthly milestone grant funding program open to all college students in Utah. The first step is to apply online. […]
VIDEO: High School Utah Entrepreneur Challenge Overview
Get an overview of the High School Utah Entrepreneur Challenge at the University of Utah. The program is open to all high school students in the state ages 14-18. Learn more at lassonde.utah.edu/hsuec.
Bench to Bedside Kicks Off 2018-19 Season: Compete for $140K!
The Bench to Bedside 2018-19 season begins this month with a Kick-Off Event on Monday, Sept. 17, and concludes with the Competition Night in April 2019. Top teams are awarded more than $140,000 in prize money to support further project development. This exciting and vibrant program at the University of Utah introduces multi-disciplinary students to […]
Lassonde 400 L3 Move-In Photos
We welcome our L3 residents and students leaders in August 2018. We’re excited to see what the year brings and what everyone accomplishes this year. Watch our website and social media for updates, and enjoy the photo gallery below from our move-in week.
2018-19 Company Launch Startup Teams
Here’s a look at the 2018-19 startups in the Company Launch space (in alphabetical order): Aid Me — Aid Me is a non-profit company that focuses on creating value between the hospital and patient by using a cost-sharing approach to help patients in need pay for their medical bills. Bushwhack — Bushwhack is an outdoor equipment […]
Blerp Chatbot Now Available on Discord
The Blerp app has developed a new chatbot that is gaining popularity. The company, which launched at the University of Utah with help from the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute, released the chatbot on Discord, a communication platform used heavily by gamers to voice chat while playing games with friends, family or, if they’re lucky, celebrities. The Blerp […]
Construction Notice: Moving into Lassonde Studios
Sorry for the mess! The main road getting to Lassonde Studios is under construction. Please expect to use an alternate route to get here during move-in week and beyond. Move-In Day is Thursday, Aug. 16. As you make your way to campus on Move-In Day, utilize this route: Regardless of which direction you are coming, […]