"Ecosystem" articles pertain to buildings, developments, changes to large swaths of land that related to business. It also includes institutions that make up the Utah tech ecosystem, such as universities, accelerators, government entities and related groups.
Ecosystem
"Ecosystem" articles pertain to buildings, developments, changes to large swaths of land that related to business. It also includes institutions that make up the Utah tech ecosystem, such as universities, accelerators, government entities and related groups.
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.
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.
Promise2Live hosted a Silicon Slopes town hall addressing the loneliness epidemic, highlighting research on social isolation, personal stories from experts, and actionable strategies to foster human connection, improve mental health, and strengthen communities in a tech-driven world.
Promise2Live hosted a Silicon Slopes town hall addressing the loneliness epidemic, highlighting research on social isolation, personal stories from experts, and actionable strategies to foster human connection, improve mental health, and strengthen communities in a tech-driven world.
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.
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.
At a Utah Valley University town hall, Michael D. Smith and TJ Bliss argued higher education must shift from scarcity to abundance, redesigning credentials, incentives, and pedagogy to expand access and equity.
MCAP, a Hillcrest High School team, won the $10,000 grand prize at the 2026 Tim Draper High School Utah Entrepreneur Challenge for a bottle cap that filters microplastics, leading a competitive field of student-led ventures statewide.
SheTech Explorer Day 2026 united 3,500 Utah high school girls with mentors, hands-on STEM experiences, and industry leaders, inspiring confidence, curiosity, and community while showcasing real-world innovation and rallying the next generation of women in STEM.
At USASBE 2026, the Faith + Entrepreneurship SIG explored BYU’s campus and Rollins Center, connecting researchers, students, and professionals, blending values with entrepreneurial action, and sampling the Creamery’s storied ice cream flavors.
Utah Valley University and Mountainland Technical College have signed a transfer agreement allowing one-for-one healthcare credits, creating stackable pathways that lower costs, reduce duplication, and accelerate degree completion to meet Utah’s growing healthcare workforce demand.
