# Nucleus UTIF Page

**Type:** source
**Status:** Useful
**Confidence:** Medium
**Source Type:** Official Program Page
**URL:** https://www.nucleusutah.org/utif
**Publisher:** The Nucleus Institute
**Accessed:** 2026-05-09
**Updated:** 2026-05-09

## Summary

The UTIF page describes the Utah Technology Innovation Funding program, which supports Utah small companies pursuing SBIR/STTR proposals and awards.

## Useful Claims

- UTIF supports Utah small companies developing novel technology and products through SBIR/STTR.
- Eligible Phase I applicants may seek microgrants after successful Phase I SBIR/STTR proposal submission.
- Eligible Phase I winners may seek nonrecourse loans to bridge the gap between Phase I and Phase II SBIR/STTR R&D.
- The page says applicants must identify a specific open SBIR/STTR opportunity and submit the UTIF application at least four weeks before the related federal deadline.

## Reliability Notes

This is an official program page. Award amounts, submission portals, and program rules should be checked before a founder relies on the page for an application timeline.

## Related Pages

- [Utah Technology Innovation Funding](utif.md)
- [Nucleus Grow](nucleus-grow.md)
- [Startup Capital in Utah](startup-capital-in-utah.md)