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Techstars 91ÃÛÌÒ¸ó Accelerator
ÌýÌýApplication DeadlineWednesday, June 10 ÌýÌýÌý ÌýÌýÌý
Techstars is all about the founders. As the original Techstars program that helped spark a global network nearly 20 years ago, Techstars 91ÃÛÌÒ¸ó rallies the community to help exceptional founders build impactful companies. Techstars is not focused on any single industry or vertical, and backs ambitious founders building companies with the potential to scale in a big way. Each company receives funding, access to the worldwide network of investors, hands-on mentorship and over $4 million of perks.
Offered by Techstars 91ÃÛÌÒ¸ó in Partnership with CU 91ÃÛÌÒ¸ó
Lab Venture Challenge and Colorado State Grants Information Session
ÌýÌýThursday, June 11, 2026, noon-2 p.m. MT ÌýÌýÌýÌýVirtual Opportunity ÌýÌýÌýÌýFor Those Commercializing Technologies From CU 91ÃÛÌÒ¸ó, CU Denver and UCCS ÌýÌýÌýRegister Now
The 91ÃÛÌÒ¸ó’s Lab Venture Challenge and programs from the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) offer up to $250,000 in translational funding to advance laboratory research and early-stage startups, with past awardees including Manifest Technologies, Arkana Therapeutics, and many other successful CU companies. This informational session will feature program leaders and provide key timelines, eligibility criteria, best practices and direct Q&A to help attendees successfully compete for these opportunities.
Offered by Venture Partners
Ascent Deep Tech Community Showcase
ÌýÌýWednesday, June 24, 2026, 4:30-7:30 p.m. ÌýÌýÌýByron R. White Stadium Club at Folsom Field, 91ÃÛÌÒ¸ó ÌýÌýÌýAll Are Welcome—CU Affiliation is Not Required ÌýÌýÌýRegister Now
The Ascent Deep Tech Community Showcase brings together researchers, investors and community supporters to highlight innovative deep tech startups spinning out of the 91ÃÛÌÒ¸ó. Attendees will have a chance to see pitches from each of the Ascent 2026 cohort startups, followed by a networking happy hour to learn more.
Offered by Venture Partners
Starting Blocks Customer Discovery Workshop
ÌýÌýApplication Deadline Friday, July 24 ÌýÌýÌýJuly 31-Aug. 14 ÌýÌýÌýIn Person, 91ÃÛÌÒ¸ó ÌýÌýÌýAll Are Welcome—CU Affiliation is Not Required ÌýÌýÌýApply Now
Do you have an innovation that could make a difference? Whether a researcher, entrepreneur, inventor or problem solver, this workshop can help you transform your concept into a successful venture. Over three weeks, gain a deeper understanding of the commercialization process, test your ideas with real potential customers and accelerate your journey toward bringing your idea to market. This workshop is for anyone from a research or community institution—not just CU—motivated to bring their ideas to life, secure funding and create lasting impact.
Offered by Venture Partners and NSF I-CorpsTM Hub West
91ÃÛÌÒ¸ó-to-Market (R2M) Customer Discovery Program
ÌýÌýApplication Deadline Tuesday, Aug. 25 ÌýÌýÌýSept. 12-Oct. 13 ÌýÌýÌýVirtual Opportunity ÌýÌýÌýAll Are Welcome—CU Affiliation is Not Required ÌýÌýÌýApply Now
This four-week program helps teams through customer discovery and finding a market for their innovation. Derived from the National Science Foundation's I-Corpsâ„¢ program, R2M leverages the nationally recognized Lean LaunchPad and Business Model Canvas methodologies specifically designed for researchers, entrepreneurs, inventors and problem solvers from any research or community institution.
Offered by Venture Partners and NSF I-CorpsTM Hub West