Program Directory

Browse our many programs and engagement opportunities. All students welcome. We have opportunities for participants, spectators, leaders, volunteers and more. Don’t miss our events calendar to see what’s happening next. Contact us with any questions. And subscribe to our email newsletter for updates.

Live

Lassonde Studios
Live, Create, Launch at Lassonde Studios

All students are welcome at Lassonde Studios, an inspiring 160,000-square-foot building with an innovation space on the first floor and 400 beds above. Learn More

Lassonde Founders
Entrepreneur with the Best

A select community of active undergraduate entrepreneurs who live, create, launch together while receiving support, mentorship, and scholarships. Learn More

Summer at Lassonde
Experience Lassonde in the Summer

Participate in summer programs and living opportunities at Lassonde Studios to further your education and experience. Learn More

Lassonde 400
Resident Activities and Events

Find activities and events open only to residents at the Lassonde Studios. Learn More

Create

Get Seeded
Seed Grant Program

Pitch your idea at these regular events for a chance to receive seed funding for your new venture. Learn More

Workshops
Build Your Skills

Attend regular workshops to learn new skills. Topics vary greatly. Browse our online calendar for details and to find out what’s next. Learn More

Make
Create Your First Prototype

Participate in our Make program to learn how to use prototyping tools and see your idea come to life!
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Hours with Experts
Get Professional Advice to Develop Your Idea

Sign up to meet one-on-one with an expert in fields including law, business, design and engineering. Learn More

Food Entrepreneur
Satisfy Your Hunger for Entrepreneurship

Participate to learn about food entrepreneurship, test your recipes and learn how to make it in the food industry. Learn More

Arts Entrepreneur
Artists Make Great Entrepreneurs

Connect with your peers, learn the value of your skills, and explore connections between the arts and entrepreneurship. Learn More

Elevate U
Your Game. Your Brand. Your Future.

A program provided in partnership with Utah Athletics to help student-athletes make the most of their name, image, and likeness. Learn More

Launch

Utah Entrepreneur Challenge
Statewide Business Model Competition

Launch your business by competing for cash and prizes. Sponsored by Zions Bank. Learn More

High School Utah Entrepreneur Challenge
Statewide High School Idea Competition

Enter your business idea in this high school program for a chance to win cash and prizes. Sponsored by Zions Bank. Learn More

Bench to Bedside
Medical Innovation Competition

Work with medical and engineering students developing a medical innovation and competing for cash prizes. Sponsored by Zions Bank. Learn More

Company Launch
Get Office Space and Company Resources

Apply for dedicated space at Lassonde Studios, and get legal advice, accounting help and more. Sponsored by Zions Bank. Learn More

Academics

Lassonde+X
3-Course Program for All Undergrads

An introductory program for undergraduate students from all majors (the X) to learn the entrepreneurial mindset, explore and practice entrepreneurship. Learn More

Department of Entrepreneurship & Strategy
Add a Class, Certificate, Minor, Major & More

Take a deep dive by getting a major, minor or certificate in entrepreneurship and more at the David Eccles School of Business. Learn More

Master of Business Creation
Graduate Program to Grow Your Company

A specialized graduate degree program for founders committed to growing their startup company aided by curriculum, mentoring, funding, and scholarships. Learn More

New Venture Development
Graduate Program for Tech Commercialization

Work on an interdisciplinary team to develop companies with faculty inventors, industry professionals, and entrepreneurs. Learn More

Foundry at Lassonde
Incubate Your Business Idea

Join the Foundry at the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute to grow your business idea and potential with a group of peers. Learn More

Outreach

Meetups
Host a Gathering or Activity at Lassonde Studios

Submit your idea for a gathering or activity, and get support to make it happen. Learn More

Cowork
Together You Can Accomplish More

Take advantage of the many opportunities and areas in Lassonde Studios to work together and collaborate. Learn More

ambassadors
Connecting new students to programs & opportunities

An outreach program helping new students get involved with entrepreneurship programs at the University of Utah. Learn More

Entrepreneur Club
Connect with Entrepreneurs across Campus

Join our community of founders, collaborators and bootstrappers. Learn More

Lassonde Student Leadership
Student Leadership & Scholarship Opportunities

Browse our many opportunities. All students are welcome to apply. Learn More

Lassonde for Life
Entrepreneur Support for All University of Utah Alumni

Get lifelong support for your entrepreneurial interests in this program for all University of Utah alumni. Learn More

Utah Founders
A Resource Directory for Entrepreneurs in Utah

Browse resources for entrepreneur in Utah on the Utah Founders directory website. Utah is a great place for entrepreneurs, and this is the perfect place to get started. Learn More

More

Lassonde Information Session & Tour

Register to meet with us to learn about the Lassonde Institute and tour Lassonde Studios. Learn More

Get Started with a Business Idea Session

Join us for a group session with other students and staff at the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute to identify next steps to move your idea forward. Learn More

Community Engagement

Join us as a mentor, volunteer or donor. We are always looking for help with our many student programs and startups. Learn More

Global Entrepreneurship Program

Travel the world and learn about entrepreneurship by partcipating in this unique program. Learn More

Related Programs & Departments

We have many partner departments and programs across campus that provide related support and opportunities to student and faculty innovators and entrepreneurs. Learn More

Contact us

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