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.
ÌýÌýSBIR/STTR Day: Wednesday, April 16
ÌýÌýAccepting support requests
WithÌýmyriad Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder technologies ready to make a real-world impact, Embark seeks motivated entrepreneurs ready to launch new companies.
A competition for Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder'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.
ÌýÌýCommunity 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 Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØ
Venture Partners: SBIR/STTR Day: Funding Your Latest Innovation
Wednesday, April 16, 3-5 p.m., Kittredge Central Hall, N114 Multipurpose A
To introduce the SBIR/STTR programs and highlight funding uses, Venture Partners is hosting a session to help researchers understand how to find funding and prepare their companies for an SBIR/STTR proposal.
Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder: New Venture Challenge Finals
Wednesday, April 23, 6-9 p.m., The Boulder Theater
The New Venture Challenge (NVC) is a launchpad for aspiring problem-solvers and creatives. At the finals, watch top entrepreneurs pitch their innovative business ventures live to a panel of judges and compete for a share of $325,000.
Venture Partners: Research-to-Market (R2M) Customer Discovery Program
Deadline: Tuesday, May 6; Workshops: May 13-June 13, Virtual
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: Ascent Deep Tech Community Showcase
Wednesday, June 25, 4:30-7:30 p.m., Byron R. White Stadium Club, Folsom Field, Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder Campus
Bringing together researchers, investors and community supporters to highlight innovative deep tech startups spinning out of the University of Colorado.
Opportunities Outside Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØ
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.
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.
April 15-17: —Three days of quality content, interactive discussions and vibrant networking to elevate your angel investing experience.
Thursday, April 17: —An exclusive workshop where leading VCs and successful founders share essential knowledge for spinning out research into fundable startups, from pre-pre-seed through seed stages.
Monday, May 19 (deadline): —Providing business insights, technological guidance, crucial investment and possible space flight opportunities to support companies on their path to success.
Employment Opportunities
Venture Partners: Licensing Manager/Senior Licensing Manager—Responsible for managing innovations and their intellectual property (IP) from world-leading scientists and engineers and is a central figure in the Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder entrepreneurial ecosystem.
—RayChill, a startup built on IP from Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder, 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 Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØstartup with an employment opportunity to share with the Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØcommunity? Send it to vpnews@colorado.edu for posting here. Also, you canÌýpostÌýto Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder's recruitment platform HandshakeÌýand/orÌýjoin the Startups2Students career fair.