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Are you a founder in Utah? This could be your chance to turn your startup’s momentum into meaningful capital. The State Bank Business Challenge, a pitch competition held during the One Utah Summit at Southern Utah University, will award $50,000…

With summer ending and fall steadily approaching, grant season is gearing up, providing many Utah businesses with a chance to take a big step forward. The Economic Assistance Grant, issued by the Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity, is one…

Big ideas often start small — and in Utah, that first step is turning potential into action. The Get Started: Business Idea Challenge is a monthly funding competition facilitated by the Startup State Initiative in partnership with the Lassonde Entrepreneur…

Act fast — Walmart is inviting entrepreneurs to apply for its annual Open Call competition, a high-stakes opportunity for Utah founders to pitch directly to Walmart and Sam’s Club buyers through July 25, 2025. Think Shark Tank for retail shelves,…

Funding is essential to building and sustaining a business, but many sources require ongoing payments or giving up equity. Pitch competitions offer a unique alternative — entrepreneurs present their ideas to judges or investors, allowing them to gain visibility and…

For startups looking to scale, pitch competitions can turn ambition into opportunity. Morgan Stanley is helping make that journey more accessible through its Inclusive & Sustainable Ventures Lab (MSISVL), which provides early-stage innovators with capital and resources to help them…

In collaboration with the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute, the Startup State Initiative has introduced the Get Started: Business Idea Challenge to support aspiring entrepreneurs across Utah. This new initiative offers up to $500 in non-equity funding to help founders develop their…

Funding is crucial to move any business or product from the idea stage to revenue. While there are many ways to acquire financing, the best option depends on the entrepreneur’s needs and business model. Grants Grants can be a valuable…

Utah’s APEX Accelerator program empowers small businesses to enter the complex world of government contracting. By working with the U.S. Department of Defense and the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity, APEX assists startups in getting their innovative products and services…

The Utah Small Business Credit Initiative, managed by the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity, is a state program funded by the U.S. Treasury to improve access to capital for small businesses across Utah. Designed to assist rural, underserved, and disadvantaged…