University of Utah

Location

Salt Lake City, Utah

Tier

Known For

Medical Devices, Genetics & Commercialisation

Overview

The University of Utah built a reputation over decades for converting research into companies at a rate well above what its size would predict, particularly in medical devices and genetics.

Its computer graphics research in earlier decades produced an extraordinary alumni lineage across the graphics and hardware industries.

Startup Ecosystem

The Salt Lake City and Provo corridor, often called Silicon Slopes, has grown into a substantial software region with a heavy concentration of business software companies.

Low operating costs and a young workforce have made the region attractive for companies scaling sales and support functions.

Accelerators & Programs

Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute, with dedicated student housing and workspace
PIVOT Center coordinating commercialisation and licensing
Bench to Bedside competition for medical technology
Company launch support drawing on decades of licensing practice
Close relationships with the regional software community

Founder Output

University-linked companies concentrate in medical devices, genetics and diagnostics, and software.

Utah's graphics research heritage also connects the institution to the origins of several major computing companies through its alumni.

Local Investors

The Silicon Slopes region hosts a meaningful set of venture and growth investors, particularly for business software.

Medical device and life science companies draw on specialist investors regionally and from the coasts.

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