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The Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute announced the top 20 teams advancing in the 2026 Tim Draper Utah Entrepreneur Challenge, where student startups statewide will compete for $75,000 in prizes.
Vector (Bluffdale, UT) unveils the Hammer F1, a foldable 10-inch quadcopter designed by warfighters for warfighters. NDAA-compliant and modular, it integrates ISR, precision strike, and rapid-deployment capability, delivering situational awareness and tactical flexibility across modern battlefields.
University of Utah students can now launch real software startups while earning credit through Sandbox, a hands-on, interdisciplinary program that combines entrepreneurship, computer science, and structured, build-first execution starting Fall 2026.
Bringit Travel (Salt Lake City, UT) launches at Salt Lake City International Airport, offering on-demand luggage delivery so travelers can skip baggage claim and move hands-free between airport, hotel, meetings, and Utah’s outdoor destinations.
Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine (Provo, UT) has partnered with Matic (Dallas, TX) to embed AI-driven documentation and care-to-collection workflows into medical training, giving students hands-on experience inside real-world EHR environments before residency.
GOLF.AI (Salt Lake City, UT) aims to transform golf courses with hyper-personalized AI, automating bookings, member services, and operational tasks. Combining tech sophistication with traditional play, it enhances the golfer experience while reducing staff costs and unlocking new revenue streams.
UVU’s 2026 Data Summit showcased innovative leadership in higher education, featuring a dynamic set of CIOs: Rene Eborn and Christina Baum. From myth-busting to cross-campus collaboration, the event highlighted data-driven strategies, student-centered solutions, and digital transformation insights.
Vector (Bluffdale, UT) secures a $20 million J.P. Morgan loan to scale its Hammer drone platform, combining U.S. manufacturing, operator-driven design, and attritable sUAS for military deployment.
