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.

Start

Lassonde Tour & Info Session
Learn about Everything at Lassonde

Attend weekly info session and tours to get an overview of the institute and see all the spaces at Lassonde Studios. All are welcome. Learn More

Lassonde Start Sessions
Begin Your Lassonde Experience

Attend these weekly discussion sessions to match your interests to our many opportunities. All University of Utah students are welcome. Learn More

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 Entrepreneur Skills

Attend regular workshops to learn new skills. Topics range from ideation to operations. 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! Learn More

Hours with Experts
Get Professional Advice to Develop Your Idea

Sign up to meet one-on-one with an expert in fields including entrepreneurship, law, finance, and marketing. Learn More

Launch

Tim Draper Utah Entrepreneur Challenge
Statewide Business-Model Competition

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

Tim Draper 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 scholarships. 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. 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

Bench to Bedside
Bench to Bedside Medical Innovation Competition

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

Engage

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

ambassadors
Connecting 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

Learn

Department of Entrepreneurship & Strategy
Study Entrepreneurship with Classes, Minor, Major, Master’s

Take a deep dive by studying entrepreneurship with elective classes, minor, major, or master’s 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 who are aided by applied curriculum, personal mentoring, funding opportunities, and more. Learn More

Lassonde+X
Experience 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

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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

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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