Learn about some of the amazing student startup companies at the University of Utah. Students from all departments are inventing new products and starting businesses.
NascoTech, a software company with a powerful mission, is transforming lives in Ghana by providing young people with the skills and opportunities to thrive in the digital age. NascoTech was co-founded by CEO Banasco Nuhu Seidu and his brother Ousman Umar, who is also the founder of Nasco Feeding Minds. Seidu is also a participant […]
Despite being a thriving industry that employs over 2.5 million people in Ghana, the fishing community faces some serious challenges. Although there is an abundance of fish, there is no way to track them. Fishers often struggle to get fair payment for their catches, and consumers are left with unhygienic fish due to poor practices. […]
Breastfeeding is one of the most foundational human experiences. Not only is it how most mothers have nourished their children since the beginning of time, it also creates the first bond with another human that most newborns experience. Despite being such a core part of human life, most women struggle to breastfeed successfully. In fact, […]
As homeownership challenges continue across Utah, one University of Utah student is helping homebuyers rethink what’s possible. Joel Jones, a real estate agent, landlord coach, and founder of Utah House Hacks, is showing Utahns how to reduce their housing costs by turning their homes into income-generating assets. Jones is enrolled in the Master of Business […]
Algo Peers is an organization based in Ghana that is dedicated to enhancing kindergarten through 12th grade education. Founder Samuel Quansah is growing the business in the Master of Business Creation (MBC) Global program at the University of Utah. Quansah started the business after noticing that typical schooling was not enough. “I felt a clear […]
Gaby Bernal believes luxury and empowerment can coexist. That’s why she launched Studio Ninethreeseven, a modern, female-centered beauty and body art studio. Services include piercings, permanent jewelry and makeup, lash and brow treatments, and custom charm creation. She is now growing the business in the University of Utah’s Master of Business Creation (MBC) program. Bernal […]
Dr. Susie Wiet, a medical doctor enrolled in the Master of Business Creation (MBC) Online program at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business, is transforming the field of recovery and mental health with her startup, Sovegna. Based in Salt Lake City, Sovegna offers an integrated, multidisciplinary outpatient treatment program that emphasizes healing […]
Michael Melichar and Kyla Wood want to transform the travel planning industry with their innovative startup, Triptimize. As members of the Master of Business Creation (MBC) Online program, Melichar and Wood are building their business skills to streamline travel planning. After struggling to find an AI tool that could optimize his itinerary for a trip […]
Nicole Miller and JoLynn Spruance, co-founders of UT Match, are changing the landscape of matchmaking for single professionals who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Their startup offers a highly personalized approach to matchmaking and dating coaching services tailored specifically for busy single professionals between the ages of 26 and […]
Six student startup teams received $6,000 in Get Seeded milestone grants in the round ending in March 2025. See below for a list of teams and their product ideas. The final pitch event for regular grants was held at Lassonde Studios. It included live startup pitches, free food, and public voting to determine who received […]
