Not Your Kid’s Science Fair – USTAR Innovation Fair Comes to the Capitol
The future is often unclear, however one thing is certain, Utah is a shining star in the innovation and commercialization of remarkable research and technology. To demonstrate this competitive...
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Leading the charge on a new frontier of battery innovation
Batteries have become an essential part of everyday life, but they have their positives and negatives. Researchers at the Utah Science Technology and Research initiative are seeking to minimize the...
View ArticleThe Many Ways of Making Academic Research Pay Off
Originally appeared in Science magazine By: David Malakoff Universities are learning that commercialization means more than patents, licensing fees, and startups three years ago, ahmed Ellaithy left a...
View ArticleFunding the Future: Workshop on Pairing Innovators with Funding
For many of the world’s greatest innovations, early access to capital proved to be one of the most defining elements. The Utah Science Technology and Research initiative’s (USTAR) SBIR-STTR Assistance...
View ArticleLeonardo After Hours: Do You Want To Live Forever?
Since the dawn of time, human beings have searched desperately for ways to extend their minds, bodies, intellect and souls beyond the mortal experience. On March 22, The Leonardo in Salt Lake City and...
View ArticleUSTAR’s New Governing Authority Members Embody Innovative Mission
In an era of change and growth, the Utah Science Technology and Research initiative (USTAR) continues to evolve. With a solid foundation, USTAR is poised to move into the next phase of providing the...
View ArticleCollaboration Brings Commercialization to Southern Utah
Southern Utah is normally known for its red rock and warm weather. However, recently the region has had substantial growth propelling an innovative and knowledge based economy. This growth is in large...
View ArticleAnalySwift Ready for Takeoff With New Partnership
AnalySwift, a Utah State University (USU) spinout, is ready to soar fueled by cooperation with Altair Partner Alliance. The partnership, announced March 2013 will enable AnalySwift, a leading...
View ArticleConcept to Company 2013 Competition to Award $45,000 in Prizes
Grow Utah Ventures, SEED Dixie, and USTAR are in search of the next “Big Idea.” They want to know if you have what it takes to turn your idea from a concept to a company. If so, they want to award you...
View ArticleScience, Chemistry and Engineering Students Gain Opportunity to Travel the...
Students interested in nanoscience and nanotechnology at the University of Utah (U of U) have a new way to learn science and see the world. The U of U’s Nano Institute launched a student exchange with...
View ArticleStartup Weekend Cedar City: Concepts to Commercialization in 54 hours
Commercializing an innovative product and starting a business is no small task. However, what if you could launch a product and a vibrant business in just days? Startup Weekend Cedar City, an...
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Utah Dignitaries Applaud Zip Kit Success
EPHRAIM– Zip Kit Homes, an innovative home construction company in Mt. Pleasant, was recently honored with the presentation of a Utah Business Success award in a ceremony held at the Utah State...
View ArticleGeoMetWatch Partners with AsiaSat to Launch Advanced Severe Weather Payload
Asia Satellite Telecommunications Company Limited (AsiaSat) and GeoMetWatch Corp announced April 3, 2013 that the two companies have entered into a strategic partnership to host the first of six...
View ArticleEnergize 2013: Sustainable Energy Summit for the Mountain West
The Energy Commercialization Center is hosting their first annual Energize 2013 summit April 11-12. Energize 2013 will bring together diverse and influential stakeholders from the sustainable...
View ArticleExciting Utah Technology Harnesses the Calming Power of Light
TranqiulMed, a startup medical device company, is helping people get a good night’s rest. TranquilMed’s medical-grade light therapy device alleviates the symptoms of Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) which...
View ArticleFourth Annual Waxy Crude Workshop Coming to Vernal April 18
The annual Waxy Crude Workshop will be held at the Uintah Basin Applied Technology College in Vernal, Utah on April 18, 2013 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. The workshop now in its fourth year, will...
View ArticleUtah Ranks #1 in Technology Concentration and Dynamism
According to the Milken Institute’s State Technology and Science Index, Utah ranks number one in the nation for its technology concentration and dynamism. This 2012 report evaluates technology outcomes...
View ArticleTapping into Utah’s Brightest at the Milford Renewable Energy Fair
Innovators, experts and students alike will gather on May 1, 2013 for the fifth Annual Milford Renewable Energy Fair. The fair attracts people from all across Utah to learn more about renewable energy...
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U of U’s entertainment arts gaining steam and recognition
Likely, if you are reading this article on your tablet, smart-phone, or even on your laptop computer the University of Utah (U of U) played an important role. The U of U has a strong history in the...
View ArticleUtah Game Wars: Competition, Creativity and Commercialization
Utah is fast becoming known for a vibrant digital media and entertainment industry. The state is at the forefront of the industry with a digital media pipeline of developing innovative technologies,...
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