Tribe, a mobile platform for team-based addiction recovery and self-improvement, won first place and the $3,000 grand prize at the 2021-22 University of Utah Opportunity Quest business model summary competition today. Ten teams advanced to the final judging and awards event held at Lassonde Studios. The competition is managed by students at the Lassonde Entrepreneur […]
Here are the photos from events and activities at Lassonde Studios and other locations in November 2021. During this month, we attended Workshops, built things in the Make Space, held a pizza party, listened to jazz, pitched startup ideas, made new friends, and more. Find upcoming events here: lassonde.utah.edu/calendar.
Registration for the 2021-22 Utah Entrepreneur Challenge is now open. All college students in Utah are welcome to participate in this statewide business-model competition. Teams are competing for $60,000 this year. The registration deadline is Feb. 7, 2022. The Utah Entrepreneur Challenge is managed by the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute, a top 10 ranked program at […]
Ten student startup teams received $9,800 in Get Seeded milestone grants in the second round of grants for the fall 2021 semester. This includes regular grants and microgrants for this period. See below for a list of teams and their product ideas. The final event for the regular grants was hosted at Lassonde Studios. It […]
The University of Utah Opportunity Quest, a collegiate business-model summary contest, announced the top 10 teams today in the 2021-22 competition. These teams will be competing for a chance to win $8,000 in cash prizes, including a $3,000 grand prize. The winners will be determined on competition day, Dec. 3, 2021. The competition is managed […]
In a world where female hair and personal-care products focus on looks rather than functionality and accomplishment, University of Utah business student Sadie Bowler saw a need for a change. That’s how SadieB Personal Care was born — a startup powered by girls with a mission to create products to empower girls. Bowler has been […]
While college students are uniquely positioned to explore entrepreneurial pursuits, student-athletes have waited for decades for the chance to capitalize on their name, image, and likeness (NIL). With new NCAA rules, these student-athletes are poised to become the biggest new wave of young entrepreneurs –– if they can successfully navigate the journey. To help make your […]
Come enjoy a unique campus dining experience here at the Miller Cafe at Lassonde Studios! Open to the public with later hours, the cafe offers a wide variety of options to enjoy. Stocked with all your favorite snacks and a menu of fresh meal options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, you’re sure to find just […]
Here are the photos from events and activities at Lassonde Studios and other locations in October 2021. During this month, we attended Make It activities, played volleyball, welcomed all students to the Entrepreneur Club, hosted an Open Mic Meetup, attended Workshops, awarded Get Seeded grants, and more. Find upcoming events here: lassonde.utah.edu/calendar.
The Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute FY 2021 Annual Report is now available (see link below). This is a special edition celebrating our 20th anniversary. Read the report for highlights about our journey from an idea to becoming a top-10 ranked program for entrepreneurship at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business. Since 2001, we […]
