Signature Venture Partners Programming
NSF I-Corps Hub: West Region
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 from the laboratory to the marketplace
Center for Translational Research
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.
Embark Deep Tech Startup Creator
Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê's deep tech startup creator for matching entrepreneurs with breakthrough innovations.
Lab Venture Challenge
A competition for Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê's top innovations showingÌýhigh commercial potential,Ìýa clear path to a compelling marketÌýandÌýstrong scientific support.
Ascent Deep Tech Accelerator
An accelerator for research teams building deep tech startups coming out of the University of Colorado campuses in Boulder, Colorado Springs and Denver.
Destination Startup
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.
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Upcoming Venture Partners Events and Opportunities
External Events and Opportunities
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.Ìý
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.
Sept. 16-20: —Built by the community for the community, Denver Startup Week is a celebration of everything entrepreneurial in Denver and is the largest free event of its kind.
Wednesday, Sept. 18 (deadline):Ìý—Funding opportunities (max award of $1.5 million)Ìýfor small businesses to engage in research and development with the potential for commercialization, fostering innovation and technological advancements
Sept 18 and 19: —Grit Ventures and Office Hours are hosting a Startup Showcase for pre-seed and seed-stage startups building solutions in carbon neutrality and the circular economy.
Thursday, Oct. 3 (deadline):Ìý—Innovators can receive up to $100,000 for testing, validation, and other needs at participating National Laboratories, facilitating the commercialization of technological breakthroughs.
Oct. 14-18:Ìý—Join us for a live, virtual and free event featuring panels and breakout sessions with the founders and venture capitalists inventing our decarbonized future, plus aÌýpowerful VC-Founder Matchup for qualified participants.
Wednesday, Oct. 16 (deadline):Ìý—CelebratingÌýthe cleantech community andÌýhonoring the creativity, innovation, and dedication to a cleaner energy future.Wednesday, Oct. 23 (deadline): —The two-year fellowship provides early-stage science entrepreneurs with funding, technical resources, and unparalleled support.Ìý
Friday, Nov. 8 (deadline): —SeekingÌýtalented scientists, engineers, inventorsÌýand founding entrepreneurs with promising technologies to commercialize.
Friday, Nov. 15 (deadline):Ìý—An invitation-only symposium featuring the most innovative therapeutics startup ideas from the world’s top research institutions.
Monday, Dec. 16 (deadline)Ìý—Supports collaborative, community-engaged initiatives to develop and implement scalable solutions to climate-related challenges by translating recent research advancements in climate and Earth system science into practical applications.
Employment Opportunites
- Sunday, Oct. 6 (deadline):
Are 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 Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê's recruitment platform HandshakeÌýorÌý.