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Wednesday, June 25, 4:30-7:30 p.m., Byron R. White Stadium Club, Folsom Field, Â鶹ԭ´´ Campus

Bringing together researchers, investors and community supporters to highlight innovative deep tech startups spinning out of the University of Colorado.

In-person, Aug. 1-15 | Application Deadline Friday, July 25

Do you have an innovation that could make a difference?ÌýWhether a researcher, entrepreneur, inventor or problem solver, the Starting Blocks Customer Discovery Workshop at Venture Partners at Â鶹ԭ´´ can help you transform your concept into a successful venture—even if you aren't a CU student or employee.

Friday, June 20 | —A gathering of local business leaders and community members showcasing Colorado's vibrant business ecosystem.

Friday, June 20 (deadline) | —An open innovation program designed to accelerate transformative technologies in lockstep with rapidly evolving strategic priorities for national, societal, and economic security.

Monday, June 22 (deadline) | —Empowering impact-driven, underserved entrepreneurs who are building ventures to solve critical environmental challenges.

Wednesday, June 25 (deadline) | —A 12-week accelerator program and a share of $500,000 in prize awards for innovative ventures from academic ecosystems.

Friday, June 20 (deadline) | —An initiative that brings national labs, startups, academia, and DOE-developed technologies together to find solutions to regional energy and infrastructure challenges.

Monday, July 7 (deadline) | —Empowering entrepreneurs to transform cutting-edge climate technologies from U.S. research labs into market-ready startups.

Rolling Applications

—PromotingÌýgrowth and sustainability in Colorado’s advanced industries that increase the state's global competitiveness.

—EncouragingÌýinvestments in Colorado advanced industries businesses by incentivizing investors with state income tax credits.

—Empowering entrepreneurs by providing access to mentorship, capitalÌýand a global network to help them succeed and scale their startups.

—Funding is granted through many different agencies across the federal government and areas of innovation.

Various Opportunities

—A curated pipeline of vetted opportunities aligned with industry and national priorities from Catalyst Partners, government requirements and industry targets.

—Offers innovators and entrepreneurs from various backgrounds the tools and opportunities to contribute clean energy solutions.

—Empowering the federal government and the public to participate together in equitable forms of innovation through prize competitions.