nanofabrication facility with cleanroom space, a biobay, and a microscopy and materials characterization suite. These facilities are available to university researchers and can also be used on a feefor-service basis by commercial partners. Utah State University’s (USU) BioInnovations Center houses highly advanced life-sciences laboratories and provides lab space in support of synthetic bio-manufacturing, advanced human nutrition, veterinary diagnostics and infectious disease and other innovation areas. This state-of-the-art facility also houses a Bio Safety Level 3+ lab. USU has also added a biomanufacturing facility to enable industrial-scale production of synthetic biology products. Both are positioned for industry collaboration. USTAR regional outreach offices support technology commercialization activities across the state. The offices are regionally focused and provide support to community members and USTAR researchers with innovative technology ideas to establish spinout companies.
Entrepreneurial Assistance USTAR ACCELERATORS: Assists entrepreneurs in accelerating the development of startup companies by providing resources and services. Business accelerators emphasize rapid growth while providing support for obstacles that the startup company may encounter. USTAR BUSINESS INCUBATOR: Programs focus on speeding up the growth and success of startup and early stage companies by providing mentorship and support during the time it takes a company to get on its feet. Incubation time varies for each company.
or to connect startups with valuable resources helping to facilitate collaborative partnerships. Industry support also helps to identify gaps in needed areas such as education and workforce development.
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MENTORING/BUSINESS SERVICES: Industry experts offer help and resources to companies for refining plans and strategies. One-onone mentoring can help assist with setting goals for success while developing business plans. USTAR regional offices and a network of experts combine knowledge, guidance and encouragement to help bring business possibilities to life.
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PROTOTYPING SERVICES: Provides early stage companies looking to validate their business model by providing a functionally limited proof of concept device. Prototyping support includes 3D printers, engineering assistance and machine shop time.
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STATE AGENCY AND PARTNER SERVICES: USTAR also works closely with other state agencies and partners to provide other services to enhance their mission where possible, thus allowing USTAR to fulfill its directive of increasing innovation through research and business development. An example of this work includes the State’s Energy Triangle grant program, which is a partnership with the Office of Energy Development and the Governor’s Energy Advisor.
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USTAR works with innovators and entrepreneurs around the state. Learn to maximize your innovative business potential by collaborating with USTAR. Learn more at innovationutah.com
SBIR-STTR ASSISTANCE CENTER: Assists entrepreneurs and startup companies in preparing and submitting SBIR-STTR applications. The SBIR and STTR programs offer more than $2.5 billion annually to support the development of technology by small businesses across the nation. USTAR’s SBIR-STTR Assistance Center helps techoriented businesses with new discoveries or innovative concepts to get the funding they need to continue their path towards commercialization. INDUSTRY SUPPORT: Includes working with established companies and corporations to connect them with applied research and new innovations, The BioInnovations Center on the Utah State University campus. Photo courtesy of USTAR