Student competitions

Lassonde Entrepreneur Center

Training tomorrow's entrepreneurs today

We provide and teach real world business experience to help young entrepreneurs be better prepared to understand and assume the risks of business ownership and management. Through this education process we hope to inspire entrepreneurs to continue their education not only today but continually so that they may be better prepared for tomorrow's market. Learn more by reading the history of the Pierre Lassonde Entrepreneur Center.

Business competitions

• Utah Entrepreneur Challenge — Competitors from across Utah write a full business plan for a chance to win $40,000.
• Opportunity Quest — A business summary competition for students across the state. Winners advance to the Utah Entrepreneur Challenge.
• techTITANS — An idea competition for students from all disciplines. Winners get cash prizes and free business advice.
• Student Entrepreneur Conference — An introductory conference for aspiring entrepreneurs. Attend for an overview of programs and opportunities.

Related programs

• Lassonde New Venture Development Center — An innovative program linking MBA students with faculty inventors. Students research inventions and develop business plans.
• The Foundry — A program sponsored by the David Eccles School of Business that teaches entrepreneurship and drives economic growth.