Elevating Utah’s Economy

Early-stage investment for Utah’s deep-tech sector

The Nucleus Fund was created to accelerate Utah’s economy by investing in early-stage, deep-tech ventures emerging from the state’s universities and research institutions.

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Built for Utah’s Innovators

Smart Capital

We invest early, with conviction

Beyond Funding

Access to mentorship, networks, and commercialization resources

Utah’s Innovation Engine

Connecting research from state institutions to global markets

Impact First

Driving economic, scientific, and social returns to our state

From lab bench to business launch, our founders are proving that Utah discoveries can change the world