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The University of Utah’s Get Seeded student grant program lists microgrants up to $500 and regular grants from $501 to $1,500. The university’s Company Launch targets founders who have begun building, testing, or selling. Recursion lists Salt Lake City as its location and November 5, 2013, in its founding information; it reports five clinical-stage programs spanning oncology and rare disease.
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The University of Utah’s Get Seeded student grant program lists microgrants up to $500 and regular grants from $501 to $1,500. The university’s Company Launch targets founders who have begun building, testing, or selling. Recursion lists Salt Lake City as its location and November 5, 2013, in its founding information; it reports five clinical-stage programs spanning oncology and rare disease.
This month
On in Salt Lake City this month
17 startup events in the next 30 days, 3 this week, 16 free. The city as a calendar, with the hosts and venues that keep it full.
Wednesday, Nov 4
IMPACT Fall Book Club
Ariel Keklak · 959 Terrace Hills DrFreeThursday, Nov 5
Converge AI: UVU
Jackie Borget · Smith College of Engineering & TechnologyFreeFriday, Nov 6
Q4 Industry Advisory Board Holiday Mixer (Member Event)
Mixer · 47GFreeSunday, Nov 8
Vultr: Agent Rush Hackathon
Hackathon · lablab · Pierpont Place | Best Event Venue Salt Lake City UTFreeMonday, Nov 9
Agent Substrate Day
Samantha Gutowski · Sky SLCFreeRegular hostsJackie Borget · 2Platform Engineering · 2Rootly · 2KindsMixers · 3Summits · 1Hackathons · 1
Startup ecosystem standing
Where Salt Lake City ranks
| Ranking | Edition | Listed as | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Emerging Ecosystems Ranking (GSER Top 100) | 2026 | Salt Lake-Provo | #4 | Up 2 | C | Ecosystem, Performance, Finance, Talent |
| Global Startup Ecosystem Report (GSER) | GSER 2024 | Salt Lake-Provo | #35 | Down 4 | C | Ecosystem, Performance, Finance, Talent, Innovation |
 Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities) | 2025 | Salt Lake City | #40 | No prior edition | B | Ecosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate |
 Global Innovation Index: Innovation Cluster Ranking (formerly Science and Technology Clusters) | 2025 | Salt Lake City | #92 | No prior edition | B | Innovation, Research, Activity |
101 organizations with a profile
Who's based in Salt Lake City
Investors 84
Investor
InvestorEmpowering students through real-world investment experience.
InvestorInvesting in the future of technology.
The 3 most prominent of 84. Browse all investors
Accelerators 7
AcceleratorAccelerating early-stage startups through mentorship and investment.
AcceleratorAccelerating life science innovation.
AcceleratorAccelerating SaaS growth for tech-minded founders.
The 3 most prominent of 7. Browse all accelerators
Venture studios 6
Venture studioBuilding startups with strategic growth and hands-on support.
Venture studioTransforming university innovations into healthcare solutions.
Venture studioCreating technology opportunities for lasting impact.
The 3 most prominent of 6. Browse all venture studios
Incubators 4
IncubatorA no-strings-attached business incubator and co-working space.
IncubatorEmpowering entrepreneurs with dedicated support.
IncubatorYour partner in growth and marketing strategy.
The 3 most prominent of 4. Browse all incubators
Based here, most-ranked first
Universities in Salt Lake City
UniversityListed in 4 rankings
Pick what describes you
Your way in
Raising in Salt Lake City
Investors based here, and the programs that take teams at your stage.
Get investor introsFinding startups in Salt Lake City
Accelerators and incubators here see the earliest teams first.
Get startups that fitScouting in Salt Lake City
Campuses and communities are where teams form before anyone funds them.
Start scoutingFrom public sources
What the sources say about Salt Lake City
Eligible applicants may seek a Phase I submission microgrant.
Source: DOE opens $10M Genesis Mission SBIR/STTR Phase I opportunityNucleus lists Utah-headquarters eligibility and no-cost support.
Source: DOE opens $10M Genesis Mission SBIR/STTR Phase I opportunityThe state program routes businesses to contracted lending partners for applications.
Source: Utah Small Business Credit InitiativeThe university directs research-based founders to TLO or Utah Venture Hub for commercialization guidance.
Source: Start a Company at the University of UtahThe city identifies Purchasing & Contracts as a route to some multi-department procurement opportunities.
Source: Business | Salt Lake CityThe statewide credit initiative publishes loan and business-size parameters.
Source: Utah Small Business Credit Initiative
Questions about Salt Lake City
How does Salt Lake City rank as a startup ecosystem?
Salt Lake City is #40 of 1,473 in StartupBlink Index (cities) (2025). It appears in 4 published rankings; the table above lists each one.
How many startup investors are based in Salt Lake City?
84 investors based in Salt Lake City have a profile here, including Founders N' Funders, University Growth Fund and EPIC Ventures. The real number is higher.
Are there accelerators or incubators in Salt Lake City?
Yes. Salt Lake City has 7 accelerators, 4 incubators and 6 venture studios on record, including BoomStartup Accelerator, Church & State Business Incubator and RevRoad.
Which universities are in Salt Lake City?
One university has a profile: University of Utah.
Geographic proximity
Nearby cities to Salt Lake City
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