About
OUR MISSION
Venture Factory is BYU's Product Development Accelerator. Officially sponsored by the College of Engineering & Technology, our mission is to provide the resources and environment needed for students to turn their ideas into excellent prototypes, products, and even businesses. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.
HOW WE HELP
Project Funding
Venture Factory hosts the Student Innovator of the Year competition (SIOY). Students can receive up to $400 in initial funding and compete to win $6,000.
Idea Feedback Panels
Individual consulting with leadership team members, professors and industry professionals.
Prototyping Resources
Members can access equipment, materials, and other resources in our maker-space (270 CTB). Training is also provided.
Product Development Training
Customer validation, prototyping skills, business modeling, fund-raising, entrepreneurship fundamentals, etc…
Ideathons
Events in which student innovators can present their ideas to an audience for feedback, advice, and direction. They are also a great opportunity for networking and forming teams.
OUR TEAM
Our leadership team is here to help out with your latest idea or project. Feel free to contact us with any questions whether or not you are a member of the club!
Lucas Pessoa – President
Cooper Thacker – Co-President
Allen Hopper – SIOY
