Fifty-two founders from the U.S. and Africa joined the University of Utah’s Master of Business Creation program this fall to accelerate their startups through mentoring, coursework, and funding opportunities.

Thera-T Pharmaceutics (Salt Lake City, UT), develops a two-component, AI-guided T cell therapy, targeting multiple cancer markers while reducing toxicity—earning the University of Utah’s 2025 Breakthrough Technology of the Year award.

Vasion hosts Southern Utah Code Camp, Nov 13–15, 2025, a 24-hour coding, design, and entrepreneurship contest connecting students and professionals in St. George.

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.