University of Utah researchers are invited to learn more about the Utah AI Moonshot Program, a new funding opportunity established through HB 373. A town hall on Tuesday, August 4, will provide an overview of the competition, available funding, internal submission process, and key requirements ahead of the August 17 letter of intent deadline.
The University of Utah is accepting letters of intent (LOI) for the Utah AI Moonshot Program, a new $5 million state initiative supporting bold, pro-human AI projects that can deliver meaningful benefits to Utahns.
Funding is available through $1 million Moonshot Awards, $200,000 Pathfinder Grants, and $50,000 Spark Grants. Focus areas include health and human flourishing, environmental intelligence, bioinnovation, autonomous systems, and an open wildcard category.
A town hall will be held Tuesday, August 4, at noon to introduce the competition, review its requirements, and answer questions.
Town Hall: AI Moonshot Town Hall (August 4th, Noon-1 pm)
This town hall will introduce the Utah AI Moonshot competition, provide an overview of the available funding tiers and focus areas, review key eligibility and submission requirements, explain the University’s internal review and selection process, and answer questions from prospective applicants.
