Opportunities and Events
Signature Venture Partners Programming
A partnership with seven of the top research universities across the Western U.S. to reduce the time and risk associated with translating promising ideas and technologies to the marketplace.
Applications now open
Information Session Nov. 13
A campus-wide resource for both existing and aspiring university-originated startups seeking non-dilutive funding鈥攖o translate their university inventions into a startup company.
Accepting support requests
With myriad CU Boulder technologies ready to make a real-world impact, Embark seeks motivated entrepreneurs ready to launch new companies.
A competition for CU Boulder's top innovations showing high commercial potential, a clear path to a compelling market and strong scientific support.
An accelerator for research teams building deep tech startups coming out of the University of baby直播app campuses in Boulder, baby直播app Springs and Denver.
Applications Deadline: Sunday, Nov. 24
A collaboration among the Intermountain West region's leading research universities and federal laboratories, showcasing the best companies from the region鈥檚 innovation ecosystem to investors and the business community.
Upcoming Opportunities at CU
Venture Partners at CU Boulder
Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024 3:30-5 p.m.
Could your research, invention or creative work have real-world impact beyond the university? Drop in on this information session to meet our team and learn more about what I-Corps can do for you.
CU Boulder
Translational Quantum Research Seed Grants
Deadline: Friday, Nov. 22
Eight seed grants of $50,000 to incentivize innovations launched out of the lab and help them along the development path to new programs and businesses.
Venture Partners at CU Boulder
Ascent Deep Tech Accelerator
Deadline: Sunday, Nov. 24
An accelerator for research teams building deep tech startups coming out of the University of baby直播app campuses in Boulder, baby直播app Springs and Denver.
CU Boulder
Wednesday, Dec. 4, 5-8 p.m.
Stitching together the startup scene, CU Boulder, federal lab innovators, as well as technologists from incumbent technology companies.
Venture Partners at CU Boulder
I-Corps Starting Blocks Customer Discovery Workshop
Deadline: Friday, Jan. 17; Workshops: Jan. 24-Feb. 7
Whether a researcher, entrepreneur, inventor or problem solver, the Starting Blocks Customer Discovery Workshop at Venture Partners at CU Boulder can help you transform your concept into a successful venture.
CU Boulder
Feb. 2-3, Wolf Law Building
Join the Silicon Flatirons 2025 Flagship Conference, where industry leaders and innovators will gather to explore the future of technology policy and telecom platforms.
Opportunities Outside CU
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Rolling application: 鈥擡mpowering entrepreneurs by providing access to mentorship, capital and a global network to help them succeed and scale their startups.
Various Deadlines: 鈥擮ffers innovators and entrepreneurs from various backgrounds the tools and opportunities to contribute clean energy solutions.
Friday, Nov. 8 (deadline): 鈥擲eeking talented scientists, engineers, inventors and founding entrepreneurs with promising technologies to commercialize.
Saturday, Nov. 9 (deadline): 鈥擲upporting the translation of therapeutic, diagnostic, medical device and digital health innovations from research institutions to the market.
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Friday, Nov. 15 (deadline): 鈥擜n invitation-only symposium featuring the most innovative therapeutics startup ideas from the world鈥檚 top research institutions.
Friday, Nov. 22 (deadline): 鈥擳he baby直播app Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) is funding companies in advanced manufacturing and hydrogen to attend the most important international platform and hot spot for industrial transformation.
Sunday, Dec. 1 (deadline): 鈥擟onnecting top entrepreneurial talent with University of Michigan technologies and fostering new ventures to solve the world鈥檚 great challenges.
Monday, Dec. 2 (deadline): 鈥擠esigned to accelerate the development of promising early-stage climate technologies, a full-time commitment for innovators committed to commercializing their climate technology.
Monday, Dec. 16 (deadline): 鈥擲upports 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.
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March 30-April 1: 鈥擲potlighting the region鈥檚 leadership in climate resilience and quantum technology, which together are shaping the future of sustainability and global innovation.
Employment Opportunites
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