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 ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Boulder 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 ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Boulder 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 ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Boulder 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.
¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Boulder's entrepreneurial mentor network supports innovative activity on campus led by students, faculty and staff.
Off-Campus Opportunities
Events
Tuesday, June 3: —This is an informal group for anyone interested in the startup community, particularly those with an interest in technology.
Tuesday, June 3: —Engage with others in Colorado’s life sciences community and spark dynamic relationships with fellow innovators.
Tuesday, June 3: —A²Ô entrepreneurial ecosystem community building event.
Wednesday, June 4: —A chance for local entrepreneurs to present their startups to a diverse audience of mentors, advisors, investors and peers.Ìý
Thursday, June 5:—Engage with others in Colorado’s life sciences community and spark dynamic relationships with fellow innovators.
Thursday, June 5: ‱÷°ù´Ç±¹¾±»å¾±²Ô²µ guidance, networking opportunities and educational sessions for ventures starting out or ready to scale.
Thursday, June 5: —Highlighting projects and companies shaping the future of health, life sciences and commercialization.
Thursday, June 5: —See innovation in action: Discover how Enveda identified 10 new chemical entities in just five years — reshaping the future of therapeutics.
Thursday, June 5: —A monthly dinner founded to introduce a diverse set of CEOs (across backgrounds, stages and markets) to one another to share their experiences and receive outside perspectives.
Friday, June 6: —A starting place and a growing space for entrepreneurs building companies in Colorado.
Wednesday, June 11: —A morning meetup for entrepreneurs, innovators, creatives, professionals, investors, and everyone to elevate the entrepreneurial community in Golden, Colorado.
Wednesday, June 11: —A chance for local entrepreneurs to present their startups to a diverse audience of mentors, advisors, investors and peers.Ìý
Thursday, June 12: —Start the day with a group hike through Garden of the Gods, followed by a hands-on session to help you transform your product idea into a non-functional demo.
Thursday, June 12: —A practical 20-minute talk designed to help rural women entrepreneurs cultivate resilience, confidence and well-being as keys to sustainable success.Ìý
Thursday, June 12: —Learn about the future of new tech in Colorado.
Tuesday, June 17: —This is an informal group for anyone interested in the startup community, particularly those with an interest in technology.
Friday, June 20: —Meet at Mount Sanitas Trailhead for an early morning hike with entrepreneurs from the local startup ecosystem.
Wednesday, June 25: Ascent Deep Tech Accelerator—Bringing together researchers, investors and community supporters to highlight innovative deep tech startups spinning out of the University of Colorado campuses in Boulder, Colorado Springs and Denver.
Thursday, June 26: —Connect with like-minded entrepreneurs, network and spark new opportunities.
Friday, June 27:—Join entrepreneurs, investors and community members in Colorado's thriving startup ecosystem for a lively and fun event.
Wednesday, July 23-Thursday, July 24: —A two-day, multi-city experience providing a comprehensive view of Colorado’s thriving life sciences ecosystem.
Thursday, July 24: —Gain insight into the companies shaping the future of health innovation, alongside leaders from Colorado’s other advanced industries, including quantum.
Sept. 16-18: —Formerly Denver Startup Week, this event brings together entrepreneurs, investors and innovators from across Colorado for three days of inspiration, learning and networking.
Applications
Wednesday, June 18 (deadline): —Apply to speak at West Slope Startup Week, a week-long conference for entrepreneurs, small business owners, makers, educators, agriculturalists, techies and more.
Friday, June 20 (deadline):—A²Ô initiative that brings national labs, startups, academia, and DOE-developed technologies together to find solutions to regional energy and infrastructure challenges.
June 22 (priority application deadline): —This fully-funded initiative supports both nonprofit and for-profit leaders whose businesses address critical environmental challenges in the Denver metro area. Supported byÌýJPMorganChase FoundationÌýand powered by Watson Institute.
Friday, July 25 (deadline): —Offered as part of the National Science Foundation (NSF) I-Corps™ Hub: West Region, this workshop is for anyone from a research or community institution motivated to bring their ideas to life, secure funding and create lasting impact.
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.