U Startup Launchpad

​Join University of Utah Innovation for the second annual U Startup Launchpad, a proud partner of BioHive Week 2026!

Go from discovery to startup!
Startup Launchpad is a one-day summit for researchers, founders, investors, and entrepreneurs building—or interested in—science-based ventures.

Learn from the best of Utah’s entrepreneurial ecosystem and network with founders, funders, and partners shaping the next generation of innovation-driven companies.

​Agenda:
8-8:45am Breakfast & Networking
8:45-11:30am Morning Keynotes
11:30am-12pm Networking lunch / Round Table Discussions
12:30-3pm Afternoon Workshops

​Featured speakers include Chris Gibson, founder of Recursion (worth $1.8B) & Erin Mendenhall, Mayor of Salt Lake City. Check out the full agenda below:

​*Free tickets are available for U of U students and faculty.

Want to get involved with Launchpad & BioHive Week?
-Reach out to [email protected] for information about sponsorship or exhibiting at Launchpad
-Reach out to [email protected] if you're interested in sponsoring, hosting an event or exhibiting at BioHive Week events

​Thank you to our sponsors–Ballard Sphar, Thorpe North & Western, and Workman Nidegger