Crimson Projects
University of Utah's Premier Experiential Learning Program
Real-World Experience. Real Business Impact. Real Career Readiness
The Crimson Projects program places students directly into project environments where they collaborate with industry professionals, work with modern technologies, apply artificial intelligence tools, and deliver meaningful outcomes for organizations.This unique learning experience bridges the gap between academic theory and professional practice while helping students prepare for successful careers and providing companies access to talented students, fresh perspectives, emerging AI capabilities, and project outcomes that can accelerate innovation.
Learn AI Skills in a Practical Setting
Build a Professional Portfolio
Develop Professional Skills
Expand Professional Networks
Understand Industry Expectations
Explore Emerging AI Capabilities
Accelerate Strategic Projects
Strengthen Recruiting Pipelines
Enhance Employee Development
Strengthen University Relationships
Project Disciplines
Crimson Projects integrates AI into every project experience. Students learn how to combine their academic expertise with modern AI technologies to achieve outcomes that would otherwise require significantly more time and resources.-
Students learn how data drives decision-making while utilizing AI tools to accelerate analysis and improve insights.
Projects may include:
- Business intelligence dashboards
- Predictive analytics
- KPI development
- Market analysis
- Customer analytics
- Data visualization
- Reporting automation
- AI-assisted data interpretation
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Students gain experience managing the infrastructure required for modern data-driven organizations.
Projects may include:
- Data pipelines
- Data integration
- ETL processes
- Data architecture
- Cloud-based data platforms
- Data governance
- AI-ready data preparation
- Automation workflows
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Students experience modern development environments while utilizing AI-assisted coding and software development practices.
Projects may include:
- Web applications
- Mobile applications
- API integrations
- Cloud solutions
- Automation systems
- AI-enhanced applications
- Workflow platforms
- User experience improvements
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Students gain exposure to one of the most important and rapidly growing business disciplines.
Projects may include:
- Market research
- Product strategy
- Requirements gathering
- Customer discovery
- Roadmap planning
- Competitive analysis
- Product analytics
- AI-enabled product innovation
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Students learn how financial decision-making supports organizational success while utilizing emerging AI tools within modern finance functions.
Projects may include:
- Financial analysis
- Business modeling
- Forecasting
- Budget planning
- Cost optimization
- Financial reporting
- Investment analysis
- AI-enhanced financial workflows
Why Crimson Projects Matter Today
The workforce is changing rapidly. Organizations increasingly expect graduates to possess more than academic knowledge.
Employers seek candidates who can:
- Solve real business problems
- Work effectively in teams
- Communicate professionally
- Navigate ambiguity
- Deliver measurable outcomes
- Use modern technologies
- Incorporate Artificial Intelligence into daily work
Students who have only classroom experience often struggle to demonstrate these capabilities. Crimson Projects closes that gap.
Participants gain practical experience operating in environments that closely resemble professional workplaces while working on projects sponsored by actual organizations. Students learn how business decisions are made, how teams collaborate, how projects are managed, and how AI can dramatically increase productivity and effectiveness.
Projects
- Bubby - AI Escheatment Repoting and Compliance App at University of Utah - Crimson Projects September 30, 2026Employer: University of Utah - Crimson Projects Expires: 03/30/2027 Company OverviewBubby provides a service that automates escheatment compliance end to end. Escheatment is one of the most overlooked yet highest-risk compliance obligations facing modern businesses. Every company that holds uncashed checks, dormant accounts, unredeemed rebates, or forgotten balances is required to track, report, and remit […]
- Colgrid - Mobile app for walkable team boards at University of Utah - Crimson Projects September 28, 2026Employer: University of Utah - Crimson Projects Expires: 03/28/2027 Company Overview:Colgrid turns walkable city neighborhoods into real world team game boards by organizing hosted team gatherings that combine hands on maker challenges local food tastings and urban puzzles into season long adventures. Unlike one off escape rooms or self guided scavenger apps Colgrid features persistent […]
- Management Program Rebuild - Yesco at University of Utah - Crimson Projects September 21, 2026Employer: University of Utah - Crimson Projects Expires: 03/21/2027 1. About our organization for the studentsYESCO Business Coaching thinks of itself as the closet organizers of the managerial world. Most organizations have great people on their team, but often lack the kind of structure needed to optimize their work.YESCO brings the power of organization to […]
- Vira Regen - Building Vira Regen’s AI Engine for Bioelectronic Medicine at University of Utah - Crimson Projects September 15, 2026Employer: University of Utah - Crimson Projects Expires: 03/15/2027 Company OverviewVira Regen is a Salt Lake City–based regenerative medicine company developing noninvasive bioelectronic medicines through electrogenetics, a new class of therapy that uses precisely engineered electrical signals to modulate gene expression on demand and drive tissue regeneration. The central scientific insight behind the company is […]
- Vira Regen - Financial Analysis, Forecasting Model, and Investment Strategy at University of Utah - Crimson Projects September 15, 2026Employer: University of Utah - Crimson Projects Expires: 03/15/2027 Company OverviewVira Regen is a Salt Lake City–based regenerative medicine company developing noninvasive bioelectronic medicines through electrogenetics, a new class of therapy that uses precisely engineered electrical signals to modulate gene expression on demand and drive tissue regeneration. Rather than applying the broad, undifferentiated fields used […]
- Vira Regen - Market Research, Reimbursement Strategy, and Product Roadmap for the Electrogenetic Pipeline at University of Utah - Crimson Projects September 15, 2026Employer: University of Utah - Crimson Projects Expires: 03/15/2027 Company OverviewVira Regen is a Salt Lake City–based regenerative medicine company developing noninvasive bioelectronic medicines through electrogenetics, a new class of therapy that uses precisely engineered electrical signals to modulate gene expression on demand and drive tissue regeneration. Unlike conventional electrical stimulation, which applies broad and […]
- Vira Regen - Marketing, Social Media, and Brand Strategy for an Emerging Electrogenetics Company at University of Utah - Crimson Projects September 15, 2026Employer: University of Utah - Crimson Projects Expires: 03/15/2027 Company OverviewVira Regen is a Salt Lake City–based regenerative medicine company developing noninvasive bioelectronic medicines through electrogenetics, a new class of therapy that uses precisely engineered electrical signals to modulate gene expression on demand and drive tissue regeneration. Conventional electrical stimulation applies broad, undifferentiated fields; our […]