Utah Defense Alliance

resource active confidence: Medium status: Draft updated 2026-08-11

Type: resource
Status: Draft
Confidence: Medium
Tier: D
Builder-tier: C
Founder-tier: D
Activity-signal: 2026-02-04 · https://www.dvidshub.net/news/558042/utah-defense-alliance-hosts-meet-military-breakfast
Activity-checked: 2026-08-14
Focus: Entrepreneurship Communities, Late Stage Growth
Primary Location: Utah
Utah Location: statewide
Region: statewide
Map Location: 450 Simmons Way, Suite 400, Kaysville, UT 84037
Coordinates: 41.027594, -111.925289
Location Precision: exact
Location Source: https://gopb.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/ERG2024.pdf
Website: https://utahdefensealliance.com/home/
Updated: 2026-08-11

Summary

The Utah Defense Alliance (UDA) advocates for Utah's military missions, installations, and defense-industry economic base. For founders, UDA is an ecosystem and advocacy organization — not a startup fund or incubator.

Who It's For

Defense contractors, aerospace suppliers, installation-adjacent businesses, and community partners working to strengthen Utah's military and defense-industry footprint. Companies seeking policy context, installation relationships, or defense-economic advocacy are the clearest fits.

What It Provides

Mission advocacy for Utah military installations (Hill AFB, Tooele Army Depot, Dugway, Camp Williams, UTTR, and others); events and advocacy programming; member resources; documents and links; and economic-impact messaging tied to Utah's defense industry.

How To Use It

Start with the official website, then confirm current programs before recommending.

Official website · https://utahdefensealliance.com/home/
Email: kjsullivan51@yahoo.com
Startup State listing: https://startup.utah.gov/business-resource/utah-defense-alliance/

Cost

Membership terms and event costs are not published on the public homepage. Verify current membership requirements before referring founders to gated member resources.

Best Fits

Aerospace/defense companies and suppliers that need installation-aware advocacy and industry community — especially those past product-market fit and exploring government or prime-contractor relationships. Pair with Utah APEX Accelerator or 47G for procurement and ecosystem navigation. A weak fit for consumer startups with no defense angle.

Evidence

Open Questions

What are current membership tiers and which resources require paid membership?
How does UDA triage small businesses versus established defense contractors?