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 91ÊÓƵ technologies ready to make a real-world impact, Embark seeks motivated entrepreneurs ready to launch new companies.
A competition for 91ÊÓƵ's top innovations showingÌýhigh commercial potential,Ìýa clear path to a compelling marketÌýandÌýstrong scientific support.
An accelerator for research teams building deep tech startups coming out of the University of Colorado campuses in Boulder, Colorado Springs and Denver.
ÌýÌýInvestor 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
Tuesday, Feb. 4, 10 a.m. MT, Virtual Event
Join Osage University Partners (OUP) for a discussion on university venture funds, where academic institutions are investing capital into the startups forming based on intellectual property from their institutions. Featuring Bryn Rees, associate vice chancellor for innovation and partnerships
at 91ÊÓƵ and Buff Gold Ventures.
91ÊÓƵ: New Venture Challenge
Deadline: Saturday, Feb. 8
A multi-round, multi-event entrepreneurial competition and signature program of 91ÊÓƵ's Innovation & Entrepreneurship Initiative, where teams could pitch to a live audience at the Boulder Theater and win a top award of a $144,000 SAFE investment.
91ÊÓƵ:
Thursday, Feb. 20, Wolf Law Building, Wittemyer Courtroom
Join Silicon Flatirons as they stitch together the startup scene, 91ÊÓƵ, innovators from the Federal Labs, as well as technologists from incumbent technology companies in a night of food, networking and entrepreneurship.
91ÊÓƵ: Translational Therapeutics Accelerator Funding
Deadline:ÌýFriday, Feb. 14, 2025, 11:59 p.m. MT
This is a new funding opportunity available to 91ÊÓƵ therapeutics projects. This program offers up to $50,000 in rapidly accessible funding to help advance early-stage therapeutic projects with strong commercial potential.
CU Denver:
Deadline: Friday, Feb. 21, 2025
An opportunity to grow in the tech space through a free incubator and accelerator program open to new majority tech founders, professionals and students, looking to develop and scale their smart city innovation solutions.
91ÊÓƵ:
Wednesday, March 19, 5-8 p.m., Wolf Law Building
Join Silicon Flatirons for a unique opportunity to explore the strategies behind translating university research into market-ready innovations.
Venture Partners at 91ÊÓƵ: Starting Blocks Customer Discovery Workshop
Deadline: Thursday, April 3; Workshops: April 10-24
Do you have an innovation that could make a difference? Whether a researcher, entrepreneur, inventor or problem solver, the Starting Blocks Customer Discovery Workshop can help you transform your concept into a successful venture.
Venture Partners at 91ÊÓƵ: Research-to-Market (R2M) Customer Discovery Program
Deadline: Tuesday, May 6; Workshops: May 13-June 13
This four-week program helps teams through customer discovery and finding a market for their innovation. Specifically designed for researchers, entrepreneurs, inventors and problem solvers commercializing their innovations.
Venture Partners at 91ÊÓƵ: Ascent Deep Tech Investor Showcase
Save the Date: Wednesday, June 25
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.
Rolling application: —Empowering entrepreneurs by providing access to mentorship, capitalÌýand a global network to help them succeed and scale their startups.
Various Deadlines:Ìý—Offers innovators and entrepreneurs from various backgrounds the tools and opportunities to contribute clean energy solutions.
Jan. 30 and Feb. 6: —Join us for an insightful two-part webinar exploring the key principles and actionable strategies for building a thriving startup community.
Monday, Feb. 3 (deadline): —Prizes available to students who create/present an energy tech business plan and faculty who elevate energy entrepreneurship at their school.
Tuesday, Feb. 4 (deadline): —A new ten-week accelerator class for high potential AI first technology startups based in the U.S. and Canada.
Saturday, Feb. 15 (deadline): —Helping recent PhD graduates transition from academia to entrepreneurship by providing funding, mentorship and resources valued at $325,000 over two years.
Saturday, March 1 (deadline):—Bringing together leaders from governments, private industry, and international organizations to shape the trajectory of the global space industry.
Tuesday, March 25 (deadline): —An immersive program that dives into the Colorado and global clean energy and clean technology ecosystems.
March 24-26: —A dynamic gathering of cleantech innovators, policy makers, corporate leaders, and investors driving actionable change.Ìý
March 30-April 1: —Spotlighting the region’s leadership in climate resilience and quantum technology, which together are shaping the future of sustainability and global innovation.
April 2 and 3: —An exclusive group of startups will be selected to showcase their technology, innovation and products.
Sunday, April 13 (deadline): —The world’s largest cleantech accelerator, providing entrepreneurs and corporate innovators the resources they need to launch and grow successful cleantech businesses.
Employment Opportunities
—We are looking for a driven leader and team member interested in systems thinking to join 91ÊÓƵ’s thriving innovation engine.
—RayChill, a startup built on IP from 91ÊÓƵ, 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 91ÊÓƵ's recruitment platform HandshakeÌýand/orÌýjoin the Startups2Students career fair.