Wherever you are on your entrepreneurial journey, we have resources for you, and we also have relationships with local resources to help provide more feedback and coaching.
Grant Funding
SBIR/STTR Programs
SBIR/STTR Programs offer vital grants for small businesses, fueling high-risk research to transform lab breakthroughs into impactful commercial products. While these grants are highly competitive, our team can support faculty as they apply for funding.
Dilutive Funding
Launchpad Seed Fund
When new businesses launch, founders often need seed funding to invest the time needed to build the company’s go-to-market strategy, assemble the right team, define the needed development resources and outline an investable business thesis. The Utah Venture Hub has developed funding to support this early business development work.
To inquire, reach out to Sarah Halbern at
Utah Innovation Fund
The state of Utah started the Utah Innovation Fund to elevate Utah's economy by commercializing technologies discovered, advanced or developed at Utah's higher education institutions. The Utah Venture Hub provides Utah Innovation Fund leadership early access to research products and business opportunities to help U researchers receive resources, guidance and expertise on how to shape research products into investable businesses.
University of Utah Ventures, Powered by EPIC
The University of Utah has partnered with Salt Lake City-based EPIC Ventures. EPIC has a nearly 30-year track record of fund management and has made over 125 investments ranging from software to healthcare. The Utah Venture Hub provides the EPIC team an early look at new and emerging university opportunities, allowing the EPIC team to guide and support new startups.
To inquire, reach out to Sarah Halbern at
