Vector (Bluffdale, 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.

Salt Lake City biotech firm Seek Labs expands its AI-driven Global Disease Atlas to map hemorrhagic fever and orthopoxvirus families, advancing programmable CRISPR therapeutics for faster global outbreak response and prevention.

Appli celebrates its first year with 10 credit union partners, $1 billion in lending calculations, and AI-powered calculators achieving 15–20% conversion rates, empowering community banks to better understand member borrowing behavior.

Utah will host the 2025 Utah AI Summit, Dec. 1–2 in Salt Lake City, spotlighting “Pro-Human Leadership in the Age of AI” with Gov. Cox, Matthew Prince, and top AI innovators.