Team ARSS has been named the Grand Prize winner of the 16th Annual Bench to Bedside Competition, hosted by the University of Utah’s Center for Medical Innovation (CMI), for its automated patient repositioning system designed to prevent pressure ulcers and reduce caregiver injury. ARSS (Automated Repositioning Support System) replaces manual patient turning with a disposable glide sheet […]
Category: Events
We host many events to support student entrepreneurs at the University of Utah. We have workshops, competitions, networking opportunities, seed grant programs and more!
Photo Gallery: Demo Day 2026
Browse photos from Demo Day 2026. At this annual event, the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute welcomed dozens of student entrepreneurs at the University of Utah to celebrate the end of the year by showcasing their products and services. Learn more at lassonde.utah.edu/demo.
Lassonde Events Calendar: Summer 2026
The Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute events calendar for summer 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, workshops, mentor hours, application deadlines, entrepreneur classes through the Department of Entrepreneurship & Strategy, and more. All University of Utah […]
Photo Gallery: Tim Draper High School Utah Entrepreneur Challenge 2026 Final Event
Browse photos from the Tim Draper High School Utah Entrepreneur Challenge 2026 Final Awards & Showcase event on Feb. 28, 2026, at Lassonde Studios. Learn more about the competition at https://lassonde.utah.edu/hsuec.
Win $1 Million: Audition for Meet the Drapers Startup Pitch at the University of Utah
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 […]
Photo Gallery: Applied AI for Entrepreneurs Summit
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/
Lassonde Events Calendar: Spring 2026
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 […]
Lassonde Events Calendar: Fall 2025
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 […]
Photo Gallery: Entrepreneurship Graduation 2025
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.
Lassonde Events Calendar: Summer 2025
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 […]