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 Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ 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 Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ 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 Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ 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.
Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Boulder's entrepreneurial mentor network supports innovative activity on campus led by students, faculty and staff.
Off-Campus Opportunities
Events
Thursday, Jan. 23: –Discover potential partnerships and share your thoughts and ideas with others in the community.
Friday, Jan. 24: –Meet and get to know other local startup founders, operators, investors and community members on the ski slopes.
Wednesday, Jan. 29: –Discover the key fundamentals of raising venture capital in this quick talk designed for entrepreneurs and startup founders.
Thursday, Jan. 30:–A group mentoring session for entrepreneurs focusing on fundraising dilemmas.
Thursday, Jan. 30: –ŷÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ’s leading life sciences entrepreneurs and industry experts provide an in-depth look at what it takes to turn groundbreaking ideas into transformative technologies.
Thursday, Jan. 30 and Feb. 6:–Join Techstars for an insightful two-part webinar exploring the key principles and actionable strategies for building a thriving startup community.
Wednesday, Feb. 12: –Hear lightning pitches from three early-stage concept startups.
March 30-April 1: –Focusing on the Mountain West's rapid ascent as an innovation powerhouse and global leader in sustainability and quantum technology.
Applications
Friday, Jan. 31 (deadline):Ìý–Focused on pilots, prototyping, partnerships and fundraising for climate tech startups.
Monday, Feb. 3 (deadline): –The competition offers $485,000 in total cash prizes and is open to students of any degree and at all levels with $25,000 bonus prizes associated with specific topics.
Thursday, Feb. 4 (deadline):—A new ten-week class for high potential AI first technology startups based in the U.S. and Canada.
Friday, Feb. 5 (Early 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.
Thursday, Feb. 20 (deadline): –C³ó²¹±ô±ô±ð²Ô²µ¾±²Ô²µ young people around the world to solve the planet's most pressing issues through social entrepreneurship.
Friday, Feb. 21 (deadline): –Unlock growth opportunities for your tech startup with a free accelerator and incubator program.
Friday, Feb. 28 (deadline): –PromotingÌýgrowth and sustainability in Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ’s advanced industries that increase the state's global competitiveness.
Friday, March 14 (Pitch/Innovation Deadline: March 14): –A select group of over 100 innovators will be chosen to showcase their breakthrough investment opportunities to an exclusive audience of investors and partners.
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.
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 Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Office of Economic Development and International Trade's funding and trade show participation program.