Opportunities and Events
Signature Venture Partners Programming
A partnership with seven of the top research universities across the Western U.S.Ìýto reduce the time and risk associated with translating promising ideas and technologies to the marketplace.
ÌýÌýApplications now open
A campus-wide resource for both existing and aspiring university-originated startups seeking non-dilutive funding—to translate their university inventions into a startup company.
ÌýÌýAccepting support requests
WithÌýmyriad Ãå±±½ûµØ technologies ready to make a real-world impact, Embark seeks motivated entrepreneurs ready to launch new companies.
A competition for Ãå±±½ûµØ's top innovations showingÌýhigh commercial potential,Ìýa clear path to a compelling marketÌýandÌýstrong scientific support.
ÌýÌýInformation Session: Tuesday, June 10
An accelerator for research teams building deep tech startups coming out of the University of Colorado campuses in Ãå±±½ûµØ, Colorado Springs and Denver.
ÌýÌýCommunity Showcase: Wednesday, June 25
A collaboration among the Intermountain West region's leading research universities and federal laboratories, showcasing the best companiesÌýfrom the region’s innovation ecosystem to investors and the business community.
Upcoming Opportunities at CU
Venture Partners + Ãå±±½ûµØ Startup Week |
Thursday, May 15, 1-2 p.m., Ãå±±½ûµØ Library
Highlighting the vital role customer discovery plays in truly understanding and shaping a successful business. Through insightful panel discussions, attendees will explore how customer discovery is essential for validating market fit, refining strategies, and driving sustainable growth. Featuring Sristy Agrawal (Mesa Quantum); Aoife Henry (WinSenseAI); Poolad Imany (Icarus Quantum); Ìý(Ãå±±½ûµØ Research & Innovation Office External Advisory Board, The Strong Group)
Venture Partners: Ascent Deep Tech Community Showcase
Wednesday, June 25, 4:30-7:30 p.m., Byron R. White Stadium Club, Folsom Field, Ãå±±½ûµØ Campus
Bringing together researchers, investors and community supporters to highlight innovative deep tech startups spinning out of the University of Colorado.
Opportunities Outside CU
Applications open:Ìý—PromotingÌýgrowth and sustainability in Colorado’s advanced industries that increase the state's global competitiveness.
Rolling application:Ìý—EncouragingÌýinvestments in Colorado advanced industries businesses by incentivizing investors with state income tax credits.
Various Deadlines:Ìý—Offers innovators and entrepreneurs from various backgrounds the tools and opportunities to contribute clean energy solutions.
Rolling application: —Empowering entrepreneurs by providing access to mentorship, capitalÌýand a global network to help them succeed and scale their startups.
Rolling application: —Funding is granted through many different agencies across the federal government and areas of innovation.
May 12-16: —A free conference-style event with sessions at local venues in downtown Ãå±±½ûµØ that educate attendees and provide professional networking opportunities.
Monday, May 19 (deadline): —Providing business insights, technological guidance, crucial investment and possible space flight opportunities to support companies on their path to success.
Thursday, May 22: —Eligible companies can submit one proposal for more than $2 million for a "Fast-Track" award to support research and development activities that may take up to three years to complete.
Wednesday, May 28: —Bringing the local quantum business community together in the spirit of collaboration.
Friday, May 30 (deadline): —Submit your transformative operational energy, logistics and cybersecurity of critical infrastructure technology or solution.
June 4-5: Right Here, Right Now Global Climate Summit—A four day global summit on climate change and human rights, alongside the Right Here, Right Now Global Climate Alliance.
June 9-11: —Connecting top applied research and early stage innovations from universities, labs and startups with industry end users and scouts.
June 9-11: —Thousands of leading researchers, scientists, engineers and technology developers participate in Nanotech to identify new technology trends, development tools, product opportunities, R&D collaborations, and commercialization partners.
June 9-11:—Connect directly with over $4 billion in early stage funding, learn to compete effectively for those resources and network with leadership representing the nation's largest seed fund.
Friday, June 20: —A gathering of local business leaders and community members showcasing Colorado's vibrant business ecosystem.
Monday, June 22 (deadline): —Empowering impact-driven, underserved entrepreneurs who are building ventures to solve critical environmental challenges.
Deadline: Friday, June 20: —An initiative that brings national labs, startups, academia, and DOE-developed technologies together to find solutions to regional energy and infrastructure challenges.
Employment Opportunities
—RayChill, a startup built on IP from Ãå±±½ûµØ, provides a passive radiative cooling material that cools structures without power and is seeking a Co-Founder/CEO.
For more opportunities, please check back soon or sign up for updates.
ÌýÌýAre you a CU startup with an employment opportunity to share with the CU community? Send it to vpnews@colorado.edu for posting here. Also, you canÌýpostÌýto Ãå±±½ûµØ's recruitment platform HandshakeÌýand/orÌýjoin the Startups2Students career fair.