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=='''Non I&E course imparting importance of I&E in the context of larger subject area.'''==

'''Understanding Technology (TECH 1010)</spanbig>UVU Excelerate</~~span~~big>'''

UVU Excelerate isn’t just another classroom; it’s an experience. This is an innovative, project-based summer bridge program for incoming freshman and sophomore UVU students. In collaboration with faculty and industry partners, these projects are exciting, fun, and inspiring! '''<big>UVU Excellence and Innovation Initiative</big>''' Igniter funds are designed to produce some of the strongest learning available to UVU students- project-based learning (PBL). Students that engage in PBL learn in hands-on and unique ways, which allows lessons from the classroom to become reality and move from theoretical to practical. PBL is an excellent way to prepare for a career, and working on a project through the Igniter Funds is an excellent way to experience PBL. '''<big>UVU Map the System</big>''' The UVU Map the System competition involves choosing a social issue, researching it through a systems thinking lens, visually mapping out the systems that contribute to the problem, and presenting your research and visuals at a culminating event. Understanding Technology (TECH 1010) Covers the principal technologies that are important and prevalent today. Explores how technology applies to, affects, and interacts with various workplaces. Develops an appreciation for how technology changes and what possible new and exciting technologies are on the horizon.

Principles of Leadership (MGMT 1250)

Engineering Design Technology teaches students to translate ideas from design layouts, specifications, rough sketches, and calculations of engineers & architects into working drawings, maps, plans, and illustrations which are used in making products. The program has a strong emphasis on innovation and design thinking.

'''<big>Social Impact Seminar</big>'''

<big>Social impact seminar teaches principles of the eight pathways to service as taught at the center for social impact. The main project for this class involves using system's thinking to map a challenge that the student cares about.</big>

'''<big>Entrepreneurship Minor</big>'''

<big>This Minor is specifically geared for this those who aren't doing business classes but interested in entrepreneurship within their respective domain.</big>

'''Principles of Leadership (MGMT 1250)'''

Overviews principles of leadership. Provides students with information on successful leadership styles. Includes lectures, videos, cases, group activities, and class discussion.

Other Resources

Design Thinking - Cynthia Wong

EDSP 2840 - Kim Fale

==Inspiration (i.e., TEDx, regular event, etc.)==

'''<big>Executive Lecture Series</big>'''

University Advanced Standing Consists of lectures presented by guest speakers on current business topics concerning the student, community, nation, business world, etc. The Executive Lecture series is a weekly dialog between academia and industry.

Silicon Slopes Lecture Series

Roots of Knowledge Speaker Series

The Roots of Knowledge Speaker Series will consist of presentations given by UVU scholars from a variety of disciplines, such as behavioral science, history, art, and the physical sciences.  Inspired by the "Roots of Knowledge" stained glass windows, located in the Bingham Gallery of the Fulton Library on UVU campus, the series gives speakers and audience members theopportunity toconnect with and explore the many ideas and human developments portrayed in the windows through the beauty of stained glass.

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Technology Lecture Series (TECH 301R)

A global grassroots movement of active and empowered entrepreneurs who are learning the basics of founding startups and launching successful ventures. It is the largest community of passionate entrepreneurs with over 1800 past events in 120 countries around the world in 2014.

'''Presidential 100'''

This program started Fall 2024 and required students to apply during the summer. Each school year it accepts 100 students who get mentorship from president Tuminez and opportunities to network and met with influential people in the community.

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Other Resources

Presidential Lecture Series - DeAndre Dearinge

The Reed and Christine Halladay Series - WB_Advisors@uvu.edu

==How-to workshops (day-long or short-term, speaker series).==

'''Career Passport</spanbig>Prototyping Sessions</~~span~~big>'''

~~Career Passport is a program made to assist students in finding their career. They offer networking events, lecture~~ In this three-part workshop serieswith James Brown, ~~career advice~~you will learn how to conceptualize, ~~interviewing tips~~plan, and ~~access to personality tests. You can also register~~ build a prototype for ~~their class and submit assignments on UVU's learning portal called Canvas~~your product (hardware or software) or concept. ~~There are prize drawings~~ Industry experts will lead you through the process, step by step, and ~~rewards at every event. Career Passport can help~~ you will network with ~~"Major" decisions~~ business owners who run fabrication labs and ~~provide key insights for the tech industry~~manufacturing facilities.

CAL Masterminds

Focusing on topics like passion, organization, behavior, and culture, each speaker in the series presents on a topic directly relates to leadership. The CAL strives to provide speakers who present on a variety of leadership styles.

Design for Impact

A competition hosted by the center for social impact that involves learning design thinking and applying it to issue you feel passionate about.

WeLift

A program that provides support and mentorship to female entrepreneurs.

==Marketing and communications strategies==

'''<big>UVU Entrepreneurship Institute</big>'''

Hear advice from entrepreneurs who have been where you are, compete in competitions where you can gain exposure and win money, network with your fellow studentpreneurs and experienced mentors, and pitch for no-equity funding. '''Instagram --> @uvuei'''

'''<big>Connect</big>'''

It is a page where all the upcoming events and the organizations currently available at campus are posted on this page and students could RSVP to the events from this page if they want to attend that specific event.

UVU American Marketing Association

It is a student leadership organization that incorporates teamwork to teach students marketing skills, promote professional development, and to create a sense of community. In short, we try to teach students about marketing, help them find internships and jobs, and create a professional business environment for students that fosters future marketers.

UVU Review

[https://www.ted.com/tedx/events/14464 TEDxUVU]- The TEDx Program is designed to help communities, organizations and individuals spark conversation and connection through local TED-like experiences. This is a wonderful showcase of what is happening here at UVU and in our community.

~~=='''Non I&E course imparting importance of I&E in the context of larger subject area.'''==~~

'''Principles of Leadership (MGMT 1250)'''

Overviews principles of leadership. Provides students with information on successful leadership styles. Includes lectures, videos, cases, group activities, and class discussion.

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Engineering Design Technology teaches students to translate ideas from design layouts, specifications, rough sketches, and calculations of engineers & architects into working drawings, maps, plans, and illustrations which are used in making products. The program has a strong emphasis on innovation and design thinking.

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Global/Intercultural understanding should be considered and explored from a variety of perspectives. The requirement will foster greater understanding of, interaction with, and appreciation for, cultures that reflect the diversity present within the local and campus communities, up to the larger state and global context. Courses satisfying the requirement will articulate and examine the unique perspectives, experiences and concerns of individuals and groups representing cultures other than one’s own. Such understanding and appreciation will both enhance the educational experience of students and develop skills that allow them to participate as inclusive, active, informed, and respectful citizens. https://www.uvu.edu/global/gi-initiative/index.html

Other Resources

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=='''Extracurricular clubs and program offerings:'''==

The Center for Social Impact develops active citizens who make social impact in our communities. We do so through curricular, co-curricular, and extra-curricular student experiences in diverse pathways of social impact including direct service, community-engaged learning and research, social entrepreneurship and corporate social responsibility, policy and governance, community organizing and activism, and philanthropy. Our framework is founded on two nationally-recognized models.

Developed in 2010 by Stanford University's Haas Center for Public Service, these pathways describe a range of possibilities by which we can make a contribution to the common good. The pathways intersect and overlap, demonstrating the interdependent nature inherent in working toward the common good. There is no one single path and people move in and out of these pathways over time. https://www.uvu.edu/socialimpact/

'''Office of Student Action Learning:'''

The Office of Student Action Learning builds and facilitates engaged learning activities and expeditions for student-centered action learning. OSAL works collaboratively to bring about a full and engaging student life experience. OSAL is engaged learning; it is student LIFE! https://www.uvu.edu/actionlearning/

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'''First Year Experience'''

https://www.uvu.edu/firstyear/#programs

'''Start-up Weekend, 3-Day Startup, or other engagement catalyzing formation of venture team in pursuit of a specific opportunity:'''

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The Utah Startup University Seminar Series is dedicated to bringing entrepreneurs together. They provide value-added workshops and seminars focused on providing tools and skills to entrepreneurs, would-be-entrepreneurs and business owners of startup and early-stage companies. From legal, accounting and finance, to fundraising, taxes, and business planning, entrepreneurs get the real-world and expert advice to help them "start, build, and grow businesses.

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">VentureCon

==Experiential course (learn-by-doing, hands-on senior design, apply skills development)==

<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">'''Drone Club'''

The Drone club at UVU is a club focussed on an industry that is bombing with innovation. Drones are on the rise in all kinds of markets. This club focuses on preparing students to get their commercial drone certificate and springboard them into the workforce with experience. With this commercial certificate any student can start making money with their drone, they have then became an entrepreneur.

Introduces students to design thinking and the principles of innovation within the context of the public sector. Engages students in real world civic innovation through the Office of New Urban Mechanics.

<span style="font-size: ~~transparent~~12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-~~size~~weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: ~~12pt~~normal; font-~~weight~~variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: ~~700~~baseline; white-space: pre-wrap~~; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif~~;">~~Digital Design Practicum~~ Advanced Experimental Techniques (~~DGM 270R & 370R~~PHYS 4210)

~~<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0~~proposing, 0building, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Non-profits work in partnership with the professor to identify challenges the company is facingexecuting, analyzing, revising, and presenting a scientific experiment. ~~The professor then acts as~~ Teaches a ~~project manager,~~ variety of advanced experimental technical skills and helps students ~~work in teams~~ learn to ~~design solutions. This class emphasizes interdisciplinary thinking~~embark independently on scientific research.~~~~

<span style="~~background~~font-size: 12pt; color: ~~transparent~~rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap~~; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif~~;">~~Infrastructure (ie. maker, prototyping, or innovation space; engineering lab offering access outside of class, etc.).~~Geo 489R

Provides students the opportunity to conduct research under the mentorship of an Earth Science department faculty member. Includes any combination of literature reviews, original research, and/or participation in ongoing departmental projects. Involves students in the methodology of original geologic research. Requires preparation and presentation of oral and/or written reports, typically presented in a public forum. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits total toward graduation. Introduction to undergraduate research (BIO 369R) Introduces fundamentals of research in biology, including how to identify a research problem, form testable hypotheses, select appropriate experimental methods, collect data, determine appropriate sample size, establish appropriate controls, conduct experiments, document experiment details and data, tabulate, analyze and interpret data and how to write a research report. Emphasizes research ethics, institutional research guidelines, personal protection, and proper disposal of hazardous chemicals and biologicals. Introduces research opportunities available within and beyond the university community. May be repeated for a maximum of 2 credits toward graduation. Infrastructure (ie. maker, prototyping, or innovation space; engineering lab offering access outside of class, etc.). '''<big>Prototyping Sessions</big>''' <big>In this three-part workshop series with James Brown, you will learn how to conceptualize, plan, and build a prototype for your product (hardware or software) or concept. Industry experts will lead you through the process, step by step, and you will network with business owners who run fabrication labs and manufacturing facilities.</big> '''<big>UVU Excelerate</big>''' UVU Excelerate isn’t just another classroom; it’s an experience. This is an innovative, project-based summer bridge program for incoming freshman and sophomore UVU students. In collaboration with faculty and industry partners, these projects are exciting, fun, and inspiring! '''<big>UVU Greenhouse</big>''' Green House Sales and Marketing is a digital marketing agency sponsored by Utah Valley University and run by its students, the Wolverines. By working with local Utah businesses, the students behind Green House gain real-world experience to help launch them into their careers. Meanwhile, the companies that hire them give back to the community and get their online presence transformed by a group of savvy digital marketers. '''<big>UVU Innovation Academy</big>''' The Innovation Academy collaborates across campus and with external partners to facilitate, assess, and increase accessibility of engaged learning opportunities for all students, impacting student success. '''<big>Entrepreneurship Mentoring</big>''' Get one-on-one advice on your business idea! We will work with you wherever you're at and help you find the right direction to go. Schedule to have a brain-storming session, refine an idea, strategize a marketing plan, or simply figure out what stage of entrepreneurship you're in. '''<big>Zinnstarter Fund</big>''' The funds goal is to Instill the next generation of entrepreneurs to create enduring businesses, Provide seed money for promising business plans and Provide students with Ray Zinn’s leadership, management and entrepreneurship knowledge <span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">UVU Startup Lab~~'''~~

Provides, manages, and coordinates the use of incubator space for new UVU student businesses.

https://www.uvu.edu/global/students/study-abroad/index.html

<~~div~~span style="font-size:medium;"> </~~div~~span>'''Other Resources''' New Venture Consulting ENTR 4455 - Vance Gough - https://www.uvu.edu/catalog/current/departments/strategic-management-and-operations/entrepreneurship-bs/Interaction Design DGM 2240 - Daniel Hatch - https://www.uvu.edu/dgm/web-design-dev/interaction/Entrepreneurship ENTR 3170 - Peter Robinson - https://www.uvu.edu/catalog/current/courses/entrepreneurship/

==Extracurricular formation and nurturing of design teams, vetting of opportunities==

====Map of the System====

The UVU Map the System competition involves choosing a social issue, researching it through a systems thinking lens, visually mapping out the systems that contribute to the problem, and presenting your research and visuals at a culminating event.

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Innocvation Catalyst

The catalysts are a student-run program that is focused on uniting innovative efforts across campus, community, and industry. Their responsibilities include precipitating change in areas of influence, coordinating and connecting innovation efforts across campus and throughout the community, acting as innovation liaisons to the schools and centers on campus, recruiting new students to the program, facilitating workshops, connecting students, professors, and professionals to the right projects, and staffing the future Center for Excellence & Innovation.

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==Internship, co-op opportunity or business plan projects with external partners.==

'''E2I Igniter Funds'''

Igniter funds are designed to produce some of the strongest learning available to UVU students- project-based learning (PBL). Students that engage in PBL learn in hands-on and unique ways, which allows lessons from the classroom to become reality and move from theoretical to practical. PBL is an excellent way to prepare for a career, and working on a project through the Igniter Funds is an excellent way to experience PBL.

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Internship Services

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">UVU’s Internship Services helps students construct unconventional paths to graduation. Internship services works with individual students to identify their passions and helps create matching internships with external organizations. Internship Services has worked with Academic Affairs to ensure that students working in internships receive credit that counts towards graduation. Due to this approach, students have the opportunity to bi-pass the traditional “go to class, do homework, get degree” mentality and instead construct an invigorating and experiential academic experience.

~~TechX~~

TechX is a world-class Revenue Accelerator which provides participating companies one-on-one mentoring from sales and marketing experts. The program includes proven methodologies and cutting-edge tools for rapid, substantial, and sustainable revenue results helping companies address their three biggest problems: Generating More Leads, Closing More Business, and Keeping More Customers.

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">http://www.utahtechx.com/techx-tuesdays/

'''Global/Intercultural Initiative '''

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">It is a group that provide hands on approach to helping each other build successful businesses.

'''Other Resources'''

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Clear Task Solution - https://cleartasksolutions.com/

Gold Star Pyaments - https://www.goldstarpayments.com/

Simple RFID - https://www.simplerfid.com/

Perk Now - https://perknow.com/

Boostly - https://www.boostly.com/

Warren - https://www.linkedin.com/company/warrenfinancial/

==Seed funding sources:==

Incubation space for companies. It is also a collaboration between many different university, government, and private organizations. It is a one-stop shop for businesses that includes general business consulting, business plans, prototyping, 3d printing, manufacturing, website and app design, the G2M Business Accelerator, video game commercialization, etc.

'''Other Resources'''

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Seed for startup - https://www.uvu.edu/entrepreneurship/seedfunding/

Wolverine Fund - https://www.uvu.edu/wolverinefund/

Kickstartfund - https://www.kickstartfund.com/

==Grant-writing, legal and/or other venture assistance==

Is one arm of Ray Zinn’s goal of exporting the positive aspects of Silicon Valley culture to the rest of America. By reaching students in university entrepreneurship programs, Zinn intends to impart his experience, encouragement, mentoring and perspective, as well as putting seed money into the pockets of the next Google, Apple, Ford, Walmart or AT&T. ZinnStarter exists to ignite the next generation of entrepreneurs. This includes giving them encouragementand mentoring as well as cash.

'''<~~div~~span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Other Resources ''' <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">New Venture Financing (ENTR 4400) - https://www.uvu.edu/catalog/current/courses/entrepreneurship/ ==Tech transfer office, standard and/or express policies and related offerings== '''[https://www.uvu.edu/ogc/aboutus/eric-gardanier.html Office of Technology Commercialization]''' Contact Eric Gardanier or visit site listed above for more information</~~div~~span>

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=='''Technology, industrial park, manufacturing and/or wet lab space:'''==

'''<big>GYVR Hub</big>'''

<big>As a unique business offering the best parts of rentable warehouse space and office amenities, GYVR provides local businesses with the support they need to succeed. Especially for small businesses and entrepreneurs who can’t afford the infrastructure necessary for shipping or office space, GYVR’s solutions create a simple path to success. With administrative support, a host of amenities, and storage spaces to fit your every need, GYVR is ready to help you and your business grow.</big>

https://gyvrhub.com/

'''<big>3D Printing Lab</big>'''

The 3D Printing Lab at the UVU Business Resource Center, a premier prototyping facility designed to serve business owners, entrepreneurs, engineers, and the general public. Whether you're looking to bring a new product to market or need assistance with research and development, our lab offers affordable and exceptional 3D printing technology and expert support.

'''<big>Smart Cities Fabrication Lab</big>'''

The Smart Cities and Fabrication Lab (SCaFL) is a space within the Business Resource Center (BRC) dedicated to helping local businesses, entrepreneurs, university students, and researchers develop the Smart City technologies of the future.

'''<big>Artificial Intelligence Lab</big>'''

Harness the Power of Advanced AI with Our State-of-the-Art Infrastructure with Powerful Inference Training Servers, High Speed Broadband Connections (10GB +), Data Science Workshops, and Machine Learning Courses

'''<big>Business Resource Center at UVU</big>'''

<big>One-stop-shop for Utah Valley business owners and entrepreneurs.</big>

<big>https://www.uvu.edu/uvbrc/</big>

'''<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Manufacturers Extension Partnerships'''

=='''Regional sources of capital (angel, VC, state or institutional funds):'''==

<big>'''Utah Valley University Wolverine Fund'''</big> <big>The Wolverine Fund is a student-run venture capital group that provides a hands-on, engaged learning experience in investing. Our students will complete due diligence for partner VC firms, source deals for our network of investors around the nation, and participate in national venture capital due diligence competitions. We also aim to support the development of the entrepreneurship community at Utah Valley University through a variety of initiatives.</big> <big>https://www.uvu.edu/wolverinefund/</big> <big>'''Epic Ventures Fund'''</big> operates as a venture capital firm. The Company provides distribution, importing, and marketing for students with UVU. <big>'''University Growth Fund'''</big> Provides growth capital to entrepreneurs taking their business to the next level. As the largest student-run fund in the country, we give students an innovative educational opportunity that sets them apart from their peers and prepares them to perform at the highest levels. https://www.ugrowthfund.com/ <big>'''Tamarak Fund'''</big> Tamarak is invested in numerous industries, including B2B software, consumer goods, consumer software, home technology, industrial, fintech, automotive, and real estate. Tamarak is committed to serving local entrepreneurs and businesses. Our focus is to have at least 75% of our portfolio be local and independent companies. https://www.tmrk.com/about <big>'''Park City Angels'''</big> <big>The Park City Angels are a group of 40+ accredited investors located in Park City, Utah. We look to invest in promising opportunities that can produce significant shareholder return. The active lifestyle of Park City has attracted many dynamic and successful business leaders that have deep experience in building world class businesses. We facilitate unique, high-caliber networking and development forums for angel investors and mentors involved in early-stage investment.</big> https://www.parkcityangels.com/ <big>'''Kickstart Fund'''</big> <big>If you’re searching for startup funding, you’ve probably checked out a few VC websites. And you’re probably thinking we all sound the same — we all back “exceptional founders” and humble brag about the “added value” we bring. Let us tell you why we’re different, with as little bravado as possible for a VC:</big> <big>Kickstart Fund was founded in 2008. Yes, ''that'' 2008. Our founder Gavin Christensen and partner Dalton Wright know what it's like when you’ve got fundraising for your startup only to find it takes longer than anticipated. And they know how to help you through it.</big> <big>Because we were the first seed fund in Utah, we know what it’s like to start something before others understand the vision, which means we’re willing to lead investments in promising but early teams. We use our experiences to grow your startup and recruit top talent, alongside our community of visionaries that are committed to moving the whole ecosystem together. It’s the network effect in full effect.</big> <big>Raising venture capital is more than swapping shares for money; it’s inviting the right investors to complement your team. We hope we’ll be your choice for seed funding in the Mountain West.</big> https://kickstartfund.com/ '''<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Clarke Capital'''

Clarke Capital is a Family Office Investment Firm, focused on Alternative Assets, Hedge Funds, Early Stage University-Licensed/Acquired Technologies and Growth Equity. Clarke Capital excels in partnering with management teams to give them the tools to grow, creating a clear strategy, giving access to multiple forms of capital and using our unparalleled network for business development. They have an excellent in house legal department and believe in building IP for their portfolio companies. They have a specialized team dedicated to building, defending, enforcing and litigating IP assets.

=='''Mentoring, advisory or business networks:'''==

<big>'''UVU Small Business Development Center'''</big>

<big>The Orem Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Utah Valley University is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs get started in business and help small businesses grow. Provides a number of trained professionals dedicated to helping students.</big>

<big>https://www.uvu.edu/sbdc/</big>

'''<big>Entrepreneurship Mentoring</big>'''

Get one-on-one advice on your business idea! We will work with you wherever you're at and help you find the right direction to go. Schedule to have a brain-storming session, refine an idea, strategize a marketing plan, or simply figure out what stage of entrepreneurship you're in.

https://www.uvu.edu/woodbury/entrepreneurship/about/appointments.php

'''<big>UVU Creative Learning Studio</big>'''

The Creative Learning Studio is the innovation hub for the UVU School of Education, focused on promoting equity and engagement in STEM education through pre-service teacher education, professional learning for in-service teachers, curriculum development, and a lending library of STEM resources.

https://www.uvu.edu/education/creative-learning/

[http://www.knoweveryone.com/ Corporate Alliance]- helps members create real relationships, the kind that can weather any storm. Every successful business needs a vast network of trusted clients, advisors and friends. They help members create their own powerful networks. People who know them, people who like them and people who trust them.

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