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UTAH INNOVATION RESOURCES
Utah resources for funding, talent and innovation.
Find funding, talent, research expertise and practical support for building in Utah. Choose what you need, or search the directory below. Resources include support for frontier tech, deep tech and hard tech.
Workforce & Talent
Connect education, skills and employers.
Research & Labs
Find expertise, equipment and facilities.
Commercialization
Move discoveries toward products and companies.
Customers & Pilots
Build a path to buyers and real-world use.
Manufacturing & Testing
Develop, validate and manufacture physical technology.
Policy & Regulatory Relief
Navigate policy questions and regulatory barriers.
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20 resources found
Find funding · Cross-sector
Nucleus Grow
SBIR/STTR topic matching, proposal preparation and federal research funding guidance.
- Who it serves
- Utah-headquartered small businesses; confirm program and solicitation eligibility.
- Stage
- Research & feasibility
- Location & reach
- Utah statewide
- Cost & terms
- Consultations and proposal guidance at no cost; some events may charge fees.
Next step: Schedule a Grow consultation with a technology summary and target research milestone.
Visit the official resource →Source check: November 12, 2026
Find funding · Cross-sector
Utah Technology Innovation Funding (UTIF)
State support for eligible Utah small businesses pursuing SBIR/STTR awards.
- Who it serves
- Eligible Utah small businesses; award type and requirements vary.
- Stage
- Research & feasibility
- Location & reach
- Utah statewide
- Cost & terms
- Grant or loan terms depend on the program; confirm current availability.
Next step: Ask Grow which UTIF pathway fits your federal application.
Visit the official resource →Source check: Program described by Grow; standalone page could not be fetched November 12, 2026
Find funding · Cross-sector
Grants.gov
Search federal grant opportunities and review agency notices.
- Who it serves
- Eligibility is defined in each funding notice.
- Stage
- Research & feasibility
- Location & reach
- National; Utah applicants may qualify
- Cost & terms
- Search is free; award and matching requirements vary.
Next step: Filter by agency and eligibility, then read the full funding notice.
Visit the official resource →Source check: November 12, 2026
Find funding · Cross-sector
Utah venture capital directory
Compare Utah-connected investors and startup capital resources.
- Who it serves
- Founders and companies seeking investment.
- Stage
- Commercialization & growth
- Location & reach
- Utah-connected investors
- Cost & terms
- Investment terms vary by investor.
Next step: Identify investors aligned with your sector, stage and capital needs.
Explore this resource →Source check: November 12, 2026
Find customers & pilots · Cross-sector
Utah APEX Accelerator
Government contracting counseling, training and connections for federal, state and local procurement.
- Who it serves
- Utah businesses exploring government markets.
- Stage
- Commercialization & growth
- Location & reach
- Utah statewide
- Cost & terms
- Free one-on-one counseling; confirm other service details.
Next step: Use the official county-based intake to reach your regional adviser.
Visit the official resource →Source check: November 12, 2026
Find customers & pilots · Cross-sector
Utah public procurement opportunities
Find current state solicitations, vendor guidance and statewide contract information.
- Who it serves
- Suppliers able to meet each solicitation’s requirements.
- Stage
- Commercialization & growth
- Location & reach
- Utah public-sector markets
- Cost & terms
- Bid requirements and contract terms vary.
Next step: Open current solicitations and review vendor registration and submission instructions.
Visit the official resource →Source check: November 12, 2026
Find customers & pilots · Life sciences & medical devices
University of Utah Center for Medical Innovation
Medical device development, clinical insight, demonstrations and regulatory guidance. This is a development pathway, not an open hospital purchasing program.
- Who it serves
- MedTech companies, inventors and collaborators; acceptance depends on project fit.
- Stage
- Prototype & validation
- Location & reach
- Salt Lake City; discuss external collaboration with CMI
- Cost & terms
- Service and collaboration terms vary.
Next step: Contact CMI to discuss the clinical need, device and type of support sought.
Visit the official resource →Source check: November 12, 2026
License technology · Cross-sector
University of Utah available technologies
Discover inventions for licensing, sponsored research or joint development.
- Who it serves
- Entrepreneurs, investors and industry partners.
- Stage
- Research & feasibility
- Location & reach
- Salt Lake City; external partners can inquire
- Cost & terms
- License and collaboration terms are negotiated.
Next step: Browse the portfolio and contact Technology Licensing about a specific application.
Visit the official resource →Source check: November 12, 2026
License technology · Cross-sector
Utah State University licensing opportunities
Explore USU inventions and connect with Technology Transfer.
- Who it serves
- Companies and entrepreneurs interested in USU intellectual property.
- Stage
- Research & feasibility
- Location & reach
- Logan; external partners can inquire
- Cost & terms
- Terms depend on the technology and agreement.
Next step: Search opportunities, then ask Technology Transfer about availability and development stage.
Visit the official resource →Source check: November 12, 2026
License technology · Cross-sector
BYU Technology Transfer
Explore commercialization of BYU inventions through licensing and research connections.
- Who it serves
- Entrepreneurs and companies evaluating BYU technology.
- Stage
- Research & feasibility
- Location & reach
- Provo; external partners can inquire
- Cost & terms
- Licensing terms are negotiated.
Next step: Contact Technology Transfer to discuss the technology and commercialization plan.
Visit the official resource →Source check: Official technology portfolio reviewed November 12, 2026; homepage access restricted
Build & manufacture · Advanced manufacturing
Utah Manufacturing Extension Partnership
Manufacturing consulting, process innovation, workforce training and growth support.
- Who it serves
- Utah manufacturing companies.
- Stage
- Commercialization & growth
- Location & reach
- Utah statewide
- Cost & terms
- Project scope and cost are set through a proposal.
Next step: Request a discussion of your manufacturing or training needs.
Visit the official resource →Source check: November 12, 2026
Build & manufacture · Aerospace & defense
Weber State MARS
Applied development, prototyping, manufacturing and testing of high-temperature composites for aerospace applications.
- Who it serves
- Companies with relevant materials and manufacturing projects.
- Stage
- Prototype & validation
- Location & reach
- Northern Utah; discuss project fit with MARS
- Cost & terms
- Project-specific quote and agreement.
Next step: Use the official project inquiry with a statement of the problem.
Visit the official resource →Source check: November 12, 2026
Build & manufacture · Materials & microdevices
Utah Nanofab
Cleanroom fabrication, microscopy, surface analysis and process support.
- Who it serves
- Researchers and organizations needing suitable fabrication or analysis capabilities.
- Stage
- Prototype & validation
- Location & reach
- Salt Lake City; access by arrangement
- Cost & terms
- Equipment, training and service charges depend on access and project.
Next step: Discuss tools, training and process needs with Nanofab staff.
Visit the official resource →Source check: November 12, 2026
Test & demonstrate · Energy & water
Utah FORGE
Enhanced geothermal systems field research and testing capabilities.
- Who it serves
- Geothermal researchers and technology teams; access depends on project arrangements.
- Stage
- Prototype & validation
- Location & reach
- Milford, Southern Utah
- Cost & terms
- Project and participation terms must be confirmed.
Next step: Review current research activities and contact the project about fit.
Visit the official resource →Source check: November 12, 2026
Test & demonstrate · Energy & water
Utah Water Research Laboratory
Hydraulics, physical modeling and environmental quality research facilities.
- Who it serves
- Research, government and industry teams with relevant water projects.
- Stage
- Prototype & validation
- Location & reach
- Logan; discuss project access
- Cost & terms
- Project-specific services and access terms.
Next step: Identify the modeling or testing question and contact the relevant team.
Visit the official resource →Source check: November 12, 2026
Test & demonstrate · Cross-sector
Utah research labs and facilities directory
Compare labs and expertise across computing, energy, robotics, materials and biomedical research.
- Who it serves
- Companies and researchers seeking technical capabilities.
- Stage
- Prototype & validation
- Location & reach
- Statewide directory
- Cost & terms
- Access and costs vary by institution.
Next step: Use capability sections to identify a facility, then contact its operator.
Explore this resource →Source check: November 12, 2026
Commercialize research · Cross-sector
Nucleus MarketEdge
Commercialization training for Utah researchers exploring market needs and startup formation.
- Who it serves
- Utah higher education professors, PhDs and postdocs; confirm cohort eligibility.
- Stage
- Research & feasibility
- Location & reach
- Utah statewide; virtual program
- Cost & terms
- Program describes participation as free; confirm current cohort terms.
Next step: Review the current cohort and discuss your research with the program.
Visit the official resource →Source check: November 12, 2026
Commercialize research · Life sciences & medical devices
CMI MedTech Venture Studio
Project assessment, prototype development and commercialization support focused on physical medical devices.
- Who it serves
- Inventors and collaborators; projects are selected for fit.
- Stage
- Prototype & validation
- Location & reach
- Salt Lake City; external collaborators may inquire
- Cost & terms
- Collaboration and potential royalty terms depend on the project.
Next step: Request an assessment of the clinical problem and proposed device.
Visit the official resource →Source check: November 12, 2026
Find strategic partners · Aerospace & defense
47G
Aerospace, defense and hard tech industry connections and convening.
- Who it serves
- Companies, universities and public-sector partners.
- Stage
- Commercialization & growth
- Location & reach
- Utah industry network
- Cost & terms
- Confirm membership and program terms.
Next step: Explore the network and identify the sector or partnership need.
Visit the official resource →Source check: November 12, 2026
Find strategic partners · Cross-sector
University of Utah industry research partnerships
Connections to university researchers, sponsored research and industry collaboration.
- Who it serves
- Companies seeking research expertise or joint development.
- Stage
- Research & feasibility
- Location & reach
- Salt Lake City; external industry partners
- Cost & terms
- Research and collaboration agreements set costs and terms.
Next step: Describe the technical challenge and ask the Technology Licensing Office for a connection.
Visit the official resource →Source check: November 12, 2026
Use the official resource links to confirm eligibility, current openings, access and fees. Funding and procurement listings are pathways to explore, not guarantees of awards, contracts or pilot acceptance.
Resource information checked November 12, 2026. Any source-access limitations are noted on the listing.