We host many events to support student entrepreneurs at the University of Utah. We have workshops, competitions, networking opportunities, seed grant programs and more!
All are welcome to audition for the Meet the Drapers pitch competition and attend a special regional event at Lassonde Studios on the University of Utah campus on March 20, 2-4 p.m. The winner will advance to a national competition for a chance to win a $1 million investment. The application deadline to audition is Feb. 25. Apply to audition here and register as a […]
Browse photos from the Applied AI for Entrepreneurs Summit on January 22, 2026, at the University of Utah. Attendees heard from local and national experts in AI and entrepreneurship in keynote and panel conversations. Learn more about the Entrepreneur Summit Series: lassonde.utah.edu/summit/
The Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute events calendar for spring 2026 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 […]
The Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute events calendar for fall 2025 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 […]
Congratulations to everyone who graduated with a Master of Business Creation (MBC) or entrepreneurship degree in the class of 2025! Browse photos from their graduation ceremony on May 3 in the gallery below. Learn more about options to study entrepreneurship at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business here: https://eccles.utah.edu/entp.
The Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute events calendar for summer 2025 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 […]
Browse photos from the Tim Draper High School Utah Entrepreneur Challenge 2025 Final Awards & Showcase event on March 1, 2025, at Lassonde Studios. Learn more about the competition at https://lassonde.utah.edu/hsuec.
The Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute events calendar for spring 2025 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 […]
We hosted the 2024 Utah Entrepreneurship Program Summit on Sept. 27 at the University of Utah Campus. We welcomed staff, faculty and student entrepreneurship program leaders at universities, colleges and high schools across the state to attend. Below are images from this event. Learn more about the summit here: lassonde.utah.edu/summit.
Registration for the 2024-25 Utah Entrepreneur Challenge is now open. All college students in Utah from participating colleges and universities are welcome to enter this statewide business-model competition. Teams are competing for $75,000 in cash and prizes this year. The registration deadline is Feb. 20, 2025. The Utah Entrepreneur Challenge is managed by the Lassonde […]
