Startup Portfolio

Over the years, more than 380 companies have launched based on technologies developed at the University of Utah. In fiscal year 2026, the U executed 43 new technology licenses and helped spin out 15 startup companies. These startups bring new products to market annually.
J3 Bioscience, Inc.
Industry
Medical Devices
First Licensed
2009
Status
Active
J3 Bioscience, Inc.

J3 Bioscience Inc. is a women's health medical device company with the FDA cleared LIV Ring lubricating intravaginal ring.

JSK Therapeutics
Industry
Therapeutics
First Licensed
2008
Status
Active
JSK Therapeutics

JSK Therapeutics has developed JS-K, a new nitric oxide prodrug, that bypasses chemotherapy side effects.

Larada Sciences Inc. (Lice Clinics of America)
Industry
Healthcare
First Licensed
2006
Status
Active
Larada Sciences Inc. (Lice Clinics of America)

Larada Science's mission is to empower parents and caregivers with the safest, most effective lice treatments that work every time, guaranteed.

Lazarus Medical Technologies, LLC
Industry
Medical Devices
First Licensed
2012
Status
Active
Lazarus Medical Technologies, LLC

Lazarus Medical Technologies, LLC (LMT) is developing a propriety, leading edge chest drainage system called the Repositionable Chest Tube™(RCT).

Light Line Medical, Inc.
Industry
Medical Devices
First Licensed
2015
Status
Active
Light Line Medical, Inc.

Light Line's visible light PhotoDisinfection technology prevents catheter associated infections.

Lightworks Metrology, LLC.
Industry
Machinery
First Licensed
2020
Status
Active
Lightworks Metrology, LLC.

LightWorks Metrology is developing interferometrically based 3D and Coordinate Measuring Machine tools for high precision machine shops and fabrication facilities.

Lineage Cell Therapeutics, Inc.
Industry
Biotechnology
First Licensed
2011
Status
Active
Lineage Cell Therapeutics, Inc.

LCT, Inc. develops novel cell therapies for specialized medical needs. They primarily focus on differentiation of progenitor human cells as replacements for cells degenerated by disease or trauma.

LineaGen, Inc.
Industry
Diagnostics
First Licensed
2006
Status
Exited
LineaGen, Inc.

Lineagen is a provider of advanced genetic diagnostics for children with neurodevelopmental disorders.

Litmus Analytical, Inc.
Industry
—
First Licensed
2026
Status
Active
LiveWire Innovation, Inc.
Industry
Software
First Licensed
2006
Status
Active
LiveWire Innovation, Inc.

LiveWire Innovation enables system operators and equipment manufacturers to ‘see’ into their electrical infrastructure and systems while in use.

MacCure, LLC
Industry
Therapeutics
First Licensed
2010
Status
Active
MacroMed, Inc.
Industry
Therapeutics
First Licensed
1989
Status
Exited
MacroMed, Inc.

MacroMed is focused on creating new formulations of existing drugs using its novel polymeric technologies.

Madra Learning LC
Industry
Education
First Licensed
2014
Status
Exited
Madra Learning LC

Madra helps people learn difficult subjects by turning educational weaknesses into strengths.

Majelco Medical Inc.
Industry
Medical Devices
First Licensed
2014
Status
Active
Majelco Medical Inc.

Majelco Medical Inc. is a seed-stage company that has developed a proprietary, disposable device to accurately measure surgical blood loss.

Manticore Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Industry
Biotechnology
First Licensed
2001
Status
Exited
Manticore Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Manticore Pharmaceuticals is the developer of cobalamin bioconjugates as potential anti-cancer drugs.

Marketing Services International, Inc.
Industry
Diagnostics
First Licensed
2021
Status
Active
Marketing Services International, Inc.

Marketing Services International is focused on the development of viral detection technologies, targeting COVID-19 and ZIKA among others.

Mathuin Bio I
Industry
—
First Licensed
2026
Status
Active
Med-Fet Partnership
Industry
Biotechnology
First Licensed
1978
Status
Active
Metallosensors, Inc.
Industry
Technology
First Licensed
2011
Status
Active
Metallosensors, Inc.

Metallosensors, Inc has developed a low cost, point-of-use optical sensor for mercury detection and quantification in water.

Metals Manufacturing Company
Industry
Manufacturing
First Licensed
1973
Status
Active

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