Utah Business
Innovation Awards Summit
presented by Nucleus
A statewide celebration of problem-solving, creativity and technology.
Utah ranks No. 1 in the nation for innovative capacity. Our economic system supports the creation and implementation of good ideas, and Utah Business is celebrating the people who work to build them.
Join us in spotlighting the brightest innovators, boldest founders and most forward-thinking companies at the Innovation Awards Summit, Utah’s statewide celebration of problem-solving, creativity and technology.
This dynamic, half-day event includes:
Dynamic presentations on the state of innovation in Utah with innovation experts and successful inventors
An interactive Innovations Fair, where entrepreneurs and inventors display and demo their product(s) with attendees
Networking with other innovators, investors and business leaders
A high-stakes speed pitch competition, where selected applicants will take the stage for 60 seconds to convince a panel of judges their company should take home the check
Innovation Awards luncheon and ceremony
Attendees to the Innovation Awards Summit will witness cutting-edge solutions across various sectors, including tech, health sciences, aerospace, manufacturing, consumer goods and more, while making connections with fellow innovators.
We will roll out the red carpet for the 2026 Innovation Award honorees, sharing their stories and expressing gratitude for their impact in driving Utah’s innovation ecosystem forward.
Whether you’re a founder, investor, student, or innovator, this event is your opportunity to rub shoulders with the leaders shaping the future of business in Utah and make connections that help you achieve your business growth goals.