Press releases

Technology Venture Development at the University of Utah and related departments and programs issue periodic press releases on new developments. Here is our archive for past press releases:

2013

Date	Title
04-24-2013	LouseBuster meets digital publishing
04-17-2013	Teddy bears, mechanical leeches and brain drill bits
04-16-2013	PowerPot turns heat and water into electricity
02-11-2013	Mobile testing team wins Opportunity Quest
01-15-2013	U of Utah researchers improve genetic understanding of autism
01-10-2013	Smartphone app for Alzheimer’s care
01-08-2013	University of Utah a powerhouse for startups
01-03-2013	LEGO robotics heats up in Utah

2012

Date	Title
12-20-2012	University of Utah embraces “crowdfunding” to develop technologies
11-15-2012	U electrical engineer turns brain implant research into product
11-08-2012	U engineering professor invents smart insole
11-03-2012	AdvanceCath victorious in techTITANS innovation competition
10-20-2012	Top-10 student teams advance in TechTITANS
10-17-2012	U researchers win regional Cleantech Open, advance to nationals
08-28-2012	U launches first venture philanthropy fund to drive technology development
08-28-2012	Utah FIRST LEGO League to host first-ever season kickoff event
07-26-2012	Researchers developing prosthetic implant
06-14-2012	U students win People’s Choice Award in clean tech finals
05-22-2012	U of Utah hosts speed dating event for investors, technology managers
05-01-2012	Professors win Innovation and Impact Award
04-24-2012	MBA students win $100,000 with quantum dot technology
04-13-2012	Students eliminate stovetop fires, claim $40,000 at UEC
03-27-2012	Microdissection device hits the market to fight cancer
02-07-2012	Students design virtual ID badge to combat online hackers
01-23-2012	FIRST LEGO League Championship marks second year

2011

Date	Title
12-15-2011	Students learn the art of invention
11-30-2011	U of Utah repeats as No. 1 university for startups
11-21-2011	U student wins techTITANS contest with tendon repair device
10-26-2011	Unique mobility products from U of U program enhance lives of the physically disabled
10-06-2011	Faster, cheaper mercury test could provide answers for China
09-01-2011	Experienced entrepreneur and educator picked to lead Technology Commercialization Office
08-29-2011	Annual technology commercialization data shows steady momentum
08-18-2011	Lassonde Entrepreneur Center marks 10th anniversary
06-20-2011	U. of Utah research leads to commercialization of ‘Smart Feeding Tube’
05-26-2011	U. and Energy Commercialization Center recognized for energy innovation
05-25-2011	Students leverage Lassonde experience to land good jobs
05-06-2011	U honors entrepreneurial faculty for innovation and impact
05-03-2011	U. of Utah graduates first startup from Medical Accelerator
04-20-2011	Students win $40K at the Utah Entrepreneur Challenge
04-19-2011	Technology Commercialization Office seeks new director
03-25-2011	Impacts of U. of Utah startups ‘significant and impressive’
03-18-2011	UEC: Top-10 teams announced
03-08-2011	U of Utah recognized in Inc. Magazine for startup generation
03-07-2011	Opportunity Quest winners for 2010-11
03-07-2011	Utah Entrepreneur Challenge announces top 30 teams
01-26-2011	3, 2, 1, LEGO! U. hosts LEGO Championship Jan. 29
01-05-2011	U of U scientists electrify microbes to clean dirty water

2010

Date	Title
12-20-2010	U of Utah: No. 1 for startups
12-13-2010	U team wins techTITANS with bionic arm for ultrasound clinicians
09-30-2010	Utah microbubbles clean dirty soil in China
09-30-2010	Putting Utah technologies on the fast track
09-20-2010	U of U secures grant to commercialize clean energy
09-20-2010	Software Development Center opens doors
08-24-2010	U of U launched 19 companies in fiscal year 2010
07-09-2010	Eye-tracking lie-detection method licenced to Utah company
05-24-2010	FIRST LEGO League Registration Open Through September
05-20-2010	U of U Students Score at Global Business Plan Competition
02-16-2010	U of Utah Ranks First with MIT at Starting Companies

2009

Date	Title
03-16-2009	U of U Graduate Business Team Wins National Innovation Competition
02-24-2009	U of U Joint Venture Designed to Make Utah Home of Clean Carbon Energy
02-04-2009	U of U 2nd to MIT 2nd Year in a Row

2008

Date	Title
11-24-2008	Seasoned Entrepreneurs Engage with University Startup Companies
09-09-2008	From Civil War Building to Entrepreneurial Mecca
07-31-2008	NVIDIA Recognizes University of Utah as CUDA Center of Excellence
07-17-2008	The U Spins Off another 23 Companies in 2008
02-27-2008	Survey Ranks the U Second only to MIT in Starting Companies

2007

Date	Title
11-05-2007	Enhancing Commercialization through International Partnerships in India
10-30-2007	Molecular Condom May be Commercialized under Utah-India Deal
09-05-2007	Zions Bank and the UEC create entrepreneurial outreach program
08-21-2007	U’s Economic Impact includes 17 Start-Up Companies in 2007
04-27-2007	Lassonde Center brings jobs to students
03-27-2007	Tech Titans competition encourages young inventors to develop ideas
02-26-2007	New Survey shows the University of Utah among Nation’s Best

2006

Date	Title
05-15-2006	High Tech get together
04-24-2006	U Teams with German institute
01-25-2006	Surgeon returns from Iraq to help with start-up company

2005

Date	Title
10-10-2005	Attacking the Hackers: New start-up helps target security problems
05-16-2005	Helping inventors go commercial
03-13-2005	Tech spin-off companies get boost
01-20-2005	University of Utah creates position for Vice President for Tech Ventures

2004

Date	Title
04-30-2004	Conference to Help Inventors