Philo Ventures (Lehi, UT) launches its $3M Sandbox Fund to back Utah student founders, providing pre-seed capital, mentorship, and early traction support, aiming to retain talent and strengthen the state’s innovation ecosystem.

Patient aggression in hospitals contributes to nurse burnout and workforce attrition. Emerging AI-driven vocal biomarker technology may provide early detection, improving safety, response times, and staff well-being in clinical environments.

Salt Lake City’s Power District breaks ground with Rocky Mountain Power’s 10-story HQ, signaling major westside redevelopment and a new mixed-use hub linking downtown, the airport, and Utah’s innovation economy.

Vector (Draper, UT), led by former Army aviator Andy Yakulis, secures a multi-million SOCOM contract, providing attritable drones via a subscription “Modern Warfare as a Service” model, with fiber-optic FPV integration, tactical training, and battlefield innovation showcased at the 47G Summit.

Element Ventures welcomes Sam Andersen as Investment Partner. Andersen will drive early-stage investments in Utah, building on the firm’s decade-long track record supporting successful startups across tech sectors.

Matia Mobility, co-founded by Steven Boal, delivers a groundbreaking standing device for paraplegics, restoring independence and dignity. FDA- and VA-approved, made in Utah, it transforms lives while navigating insurance and accessibility challenges.

EY Entrepreneur Of The Year John Lippert founded Scientia Vascular to create purpose-built neurovascular devices that reduce stroke treatment times by 30 minutes. His microfabricated guidewires and catheters are transforming brain surgery with unprecedented precision.

Utah’s SEDI Summit (UVU - Orem, UT) explored state-endorsed digital identity, emphasizing governance, privacy, and security. Leaders and legislators discussed technical frameworks, policy strategies, and human impacts, charting a roadmap for safe, equitable digital identity systems.