Destination Startup is a collaboration among leading research universities and federal laboratories across the Intermountain West to showcase the best companies from the innovation ecosystem. Hosted by Venture Partners, the showcase connects investors ready to fund breakthrough companies with founders actively raising capital to bring research-driven innovations to market.
“The startups that have come through Destination Startup have raised more than $1.2 billion to date,” said Amy Dodenhoff, director of venture development at Venture Partners and director of Destination Startup. “That’s key capital they need to take promising new tech and turn it into real improvements to people’s lives while also creating economic impact throughout our region. These kinds of inter-institutional, inter-state collaborations are what make this region a destination for entrepreneurs, and we’re proud to lead it,” she said.
