UMPA (Spanish Fork, UT) has awarded Mainspring (Menlo Park, CA) a contract to build a 48 megawatt linear generator project in Nephi, using modular, low-emission, and rapidly deployable power generation technology. It is scheduled to be launched in 2028.

Fortem Technologies (Lindon, UT) has secured a multimillion-dollar DHS contract as the sole kinetic counter-drone provider for U.S. venues during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, deploying net-based DroneHunter interceptors to neutralize aerial threats safely over crowded stadiums.

Angel Studios is expanding its sports-themed streaming slate to strengthen subscriber retention, deepen Guild engagement, and compete indirectly with big-budget live sports rights through values-driven narrative content strategy and positioning.

Gotcha QR (Santaquin, UT) has launched a battery-free QR code recovery system for lost items, pets, and vulnerable individuals. The subscription-based service enables anonymous, real-time connection between finders and owners—no app, GPS, or exposed personal data required.

Canary Speech (Provo, UT) and Intermountain Ventures launch the first IRB-approved study using AI-driven vocal biomarkers to detect Multiple Sclerosis, aiming for earlier, non-invasive diagnosis and improved patient outcomes.

Fortem Technologies (Lindon, UT) has demonstrated what it says is the first fully autonomous five-on-five drone intercept, signaling that counter-UAS defenses may now match the scale and autonomy of modern drone swarms.

Palladyne AI’s post-Sarcos reinvention is yielding results across defense, space, and industry, with missile, Air Force, and spacecraft contracts—alongside the commercial release of its IQ 2.0 platform—validating its shift to scalable, edge-based autonomy software.

Matt Memmott, CEO of AlphaTech Research Corp. (American Fork, UT) is pioneering molten salt reactors—compact, safe nuclear units that could stabilize grids, power industry, complement renewables, and transform nuclear waste into valuable resources.