Linking Utah's Innovation Community
InnovationUtah's focus is on helping all technology companies grow and improving Utah's innovation base. We want to provide you with access to the best tools and services around the State and on the web to help in the growth of your venture.
USTAR Programs |
A collaborative incubator for life-science startups and Granite School District students |
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Information and assistance for federal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Science Technology Transfer and Research (STTR) grant submissions |
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With a typical award size of $30,000, TCG grants assist faculty at regional institutions to prototype, test, assess markets, and commercialize new products and services in high-growth markets. In addition, Utah-based companies willing to sponsor technology development work at regional public institutions of higher learning may jointly apply with a faculty member. Quarterly application cycle. |
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Tools |
Since 2009, USTAR has funded 87 Technology Commercialization Grants (TCGs) at our state’s research and regional higher education institutions. These seed grants - totaling $3 million - have helped launch more than a dozen new companies, and create more than 40 new product prototypes. Here is a representative sample of
the projects, markets, and partners. If you are a potential investor, job seeker, or other stakeholder interested in collaborating with a project of interest, please click the contact field to send an email to our field offices. Please briefly state the project, the nature of your interest, and your capabilities. If the request seems appropriate, we will forward it to the principals and they will contact you if they are interested in speaking with you. |
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A database of University of Utah faculty and graduate students who are research topic experts and potential research collaborators |
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Locations for numerous organizations that either provide support to start-up and growth companies, have incubators, or provide funding |
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Powerpoint template to help with business plans |
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Accelerating the creation of 100,000 jobs in 1000 days |
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Technology Commercialization Offices |
Learn more about the technologies available for license that may be the building blocks for your new established company | |
UVU TCO |
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A large array of technologies listed across multiple categories that can be searched and licensed |
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Local Links |
Utah's first and largest business networking organization |
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Non-profit venture accelerator program |
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Provides access of alternative or non-traditional capital to Utah entrepreneurs |
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Business resources for the creation, growth and recruitment of companies to Utah and to increase tourism and film production in the state |
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Helps inventors get the information needed to help with each phase of the innovation process |
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A network of Information technology professionals, inventors and other technology professionals working in southern Utah |
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Utah's tech community- provides resources for technology and life sciences companies, investors and job seekers |
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There are always new companies just starting up. Check this list for those you should keep an eye on. |
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National Resources |
The online Resource for building entrepreneurial economies |
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The Entrepreneur Of The Year awards recognize the men and women who excel at growing and sustaining market-leading businesses |
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Global network designed to bring together companies, academic institutions, public sector and non profit organizations with the idea of innovation in mind. |
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A book by Timmons & Spinelli, Irwin Professional Publications |
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| TechTransferOnline | www.TechTransferOnline.com is an online marketplace that facilitates the in- and out-licensing, selling and buying of IP. This unique web site provides a central, global database for organizations and individuals to search, list, license, buy and sell published and non-published IP in a secure setting. |
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| Innovation America | A global not for profit, private/public partnership focused on accelerating the growth of the entrepreneurial innovation economy Globally and in America. |
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IEEE Spectrum provides relevant, reliable information and breaking news for various fields of engineering. |