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University of Utah Ranks Second Nationally for “Unicorn” Startups

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The University of Utah has been ranked second in the nation for producing “unicorn” startups, according to a 2025 Stanford study announced by the Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity. This impressive ranking highlights the strong link between formal education, particularly advanced degrees, and the success of these billion-dollar companies. A unicorn startup is […]

Defense Industry Fueling Economic Prosperity in Utah

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The defense industry significantly drives economic growth and innovation in Utah through substantial job creation, high-value contracts, and technological advancements, leveraging the state’s robust infrastructure and collaborative ecosystem. Job Creation For example, In 2023, Utah’s defense sector directly and indirectly supported over 173,000 jobs, equivalent to the state’s entire construction industry, accounting for 7.8% of […]

Fuel Innovation: Utah Innovation Center’s SBIR/STTR Scholarship

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Are you a Utah-based entrepreneur with an innovative technology idea? The Utah Innovation Center’s SBIR/STTR Scholarship Program could be the key to unlocking your business’ full potential. This program offers helpful resources and financial support to help you navigate the complex world of federal grant funding. What is the SBIR/STTR Program? The Small Business […]

Turn Your Business Idea Into Reality with the Get Seeded Grant

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Need some money to get your idea off the ground? All University of Utah students are welcome to participate in the Get Seeded milestone grant program. Get Seeded is looking for short-term, measurable milestones (e.g., prototyping, marketing, developing your app) that can be achieved in 30-90 days. The program offers two types of milestone grants […]

USAF and University of Utah ink Significant Education Partnership

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The United States Air Force and University of Utah College of Engineering recently announced their new education partnership, aimed at creating valuable learning opportunities for students and research projects intended to advance technologies. These will range from wireless communications, cybersecurity, robotics, and composite materials. This exciting education partnership permits university students and faculty work closely […]

Utah Schools Rank High: U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges

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Layton City is virtually the center of education in Utah, with access to six major public and private universities and nineteen colleges and technical schools within a convenient one-hour radius, and home to Weber State University, Davis Campus. Two local universities received impressive rankings, including the University of Utah, just 30 minutes away from Layton, […]