Events and Opportunities
Whether you're just curious to learn more about innovation and entrepreneurship or even ready to launch your next business, we have events and opportunities throughout the year to help you make the real-world impact that you envision. Keep up to date on upcoming events, opportunities and deadlines with our newsletters:Ìý
Signature Programs of the Innovation & Entrepreneurship Initiative
Connecting the ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ campus with the Boulder community to developÌýinnovativeÌýideas and pitchÌýfor up toÌý$50,000 in venture funding.
Student entrepreneurs with diverse perspectives who embrace theÌýspirit of innovation and impact on campus and in the Boulder community.
A micro-funding opportunity for ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ undergraduate and graduate students that provides up to $500 in funding for entrepreneurial ideas in the making.
A mini job fair that brings entrepreneurially-minded ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ students and local Front Range startups together with a twist.
Join this campus-wide event that's all about making positive changes in the world.ÌýWhether you haveÌýanÌýidea or are someone eager to help those ideas become real, this is the event you don't want to miss.
ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ's entrepreneurial mentor network supports innovative activity on campus led by students, faculty and staff.
Off-Campus Opportunities
Events
Wednesday, April 2: —An interactive networking discussion that’s tailored to entrepreneurs from all industries.
Thursday, April 3: —Hear from a panel of entrepreneurs and startup leaders who have built and scaled successful ventures in Colorado.
Friday, April 4 (Louisville): —Join other ambitious entrepreneurs, investors, and community members in our state's thriving startup ecosystem for a lively and fun event.
April 7-10: ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ Conference on World Affairs—Bringing together leaders and experts across different fields to spark lively conversations on today’s top issues.
Tuesday, April 8: —An informal group for anyone interested in the startup community, particularly those with an interest in technology.
Wednesday, April 9: —Learn from and support local startup founders while networking with others in Golden's entrepreneurial community.
Thursday, April 10: —Engage with trailblazers pushing the boundaries of technology, network with industry professionals and innovators and gain exclusive insights into emerging trends shaping tomorrow’s tech ecosystem.
Thursday, April 10: â€Ì§ngage with others in Colorado’s life sciences community and spark dynamic relationships with fellow innovators.
Saturday, April 12: —A²Ô exciting spin-off of the New Venture Challenge (NVC), specifically designed to bring entrepreneurial learning and innovative mindsets to high school students across Colorado.
Tuesday, April 15: —Hear pitches from founders across every stage of building great technology companies.
Friday, April 18: ‼·esigned to help you meet and get to know other local startup founders, operators, investors, and community members on the ski slopes.
Tuesday, April 22: —An informal group for anyone interested in the startup community, particularly those with an interest in technology.
Wednesday, April 23: New Venture Challenge Finals—Top entrepreneurs pitch their innovative business ventures live to a panel of judges and compete for a share of $325,000!
Friday, April 25 (Denver): —Join other ambitious entrepreneurs, investors, and community members in our state's thriving startup ecosystem for a lively and fun event.
Applications
Tuesday, April 1 (deadline): (Faculty only)–AB Nexus seeds projects and interdisciplinary partnerships that will become competitive for high-impact extramural funding.
Thursday, April 3 (deadline): I-CORPS Starting Blocks Workshop–Transform your innovation into a successful venture in this workshop, designedÌýfor anyone motivated to bring their ideas to life, secure funding and create lasting impact.
Sunday, April 13 (deadline): –Customer discovery, extensive mentoring, training, investor meetings, startup-corporate matching, and showcasing at both the regional and national levels.
Monday, April 14 (deadline): Research & Innovation Arts & Humanities Grant Program(Faculty only)–Supporting projects with value to the disciplines of arts, humanities and humanistic social sciences.
Tuesday, April 15 (deadline): Workforce Development Seed Grant Program (Faculty only)–Inspiring novel skill-building approaches that enhance accessibility and impact, equipping learners to thrive.
Thursday, May 1 (Second-round application deadline): ÌýDemingHigh Growth Venture Fellowship–This two-year program immerses a select group of MBA candidates in academic and experiential learning unique to growth-stage companies.
Applications open:Ìý–Student teams compete for more than $540,000 for successfully identifying a promising energy technology, assessing its market potential, and creating a business plan for commercialization.
Rolling application: –Grants that support rural entrepreneurs who are eager to level up their businesses but need a financial boost to get there.andÌýdelivering results.
Rolling Application: –Apply for the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade's funding and trade show participation program.