At Altitude Lab,
We Rise Together

Together we address the rapidly changing
needs of patients and sustainably accelerate
Utah's growing health care economy.

We are a health care accelerator activating a
community of diverse entrepreneurs in Utah.

What We Offer

Space and
Equipment
24/7 Access, $1M of the latest biology tools, 10,000 sq ft. of office space at the foot of the Wasatch Front.

Industry
Guidance
Industry experts will help you navigate everything, from partnerships to managing clinical pathways

Meaningful Investor Network
We’ll help you establish relationships with national investors to fund, mentor, and connect your startup.

Scientific Founder Community
A community of scientific founders together grappling with our industry's unique challenges.

An ecosystem of innovation depends on diverse founders.

That’s why we make mentors, expert feedback, and methods to build inclusive companies accessible to our health care leaders. 

By empowering our innovators, we are solving systemic gaps for diverse patients. This captures the attention of our growing network of investors, scientific thought leaders, and public officials to accelerate your business.

We connect your startup to reach patients faster and level the path to market.

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Resident Story

The Other Way to Build a Startup

You don’t have to quit your job to launch a successful startup. Freyya's founder built the company while still working full-time at another startup, proving that structure, support, and purpose can power progress. He managed both roles efficiently by carving out deep focus time and working from a shared space. While raising awareness around pelvic health remains a challenge due to stigma, intentional communication is breaking barriers. The real lesson? Success isn’t about hours worked—it’s about what you deliver.

Resident Story

Building a Startup with My Dad: Lessons in Family, Boundaries, and Trust

Kevin Yang reflects on co-founding NephroNovus with his dad, sharing how their father-son relationship evolved as they built a startup together. He talks about the challenges of giving feedback, maintaining trust, and learning to separate family dynamics from business decisions. The piece offers a grounded look at the balance between personal connection and professional growth.

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Altitude Lab Launches Pre-seed Venture Fund, Anchored by Recursion CEO Chris Gibson, Enabling SBIR-awarded Biotechs Hit by Funding Gap to Build in Salt Lake City

Altitude Lab has launched the Altitude Lab Fund to support early-stage biotech startups impacted by federal funding cuts. In partnership with Recursion, the fund offers $100,000–$250,000, lab space, and accelerator access to high-potential SBIR-reviewed companies. Led by industry leaders, it aims to bridge funding gaps, support underrepresented founders, and strengthen Salt Lake City’s biotech hub.

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