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This workshop series provides an overview of why and how to engage the public—everyone from reporters to your neighbor—and even with the world on social media.

Offered by CU Anschutz Colorado Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute

CU at ¶¶Òõ´«Ã½ÔÚÏß Startup Week

ÌýÌýCU Faculty, Students and Research Service Professionals

ÌýÌýMonday, May 4, Noon-1 p.m. ÌýÌýÌýCU Brand Studios

ÌýÌýMonday, May 4, 1-2 p.m. ÌýÌýÌý¶¶Òõ´«Ã½ÔÚÏß Associates

ÌýÌýMonday, May 4, 5-8 p.m. ÌýÌýÌýCU Wolf Law Building, Wittemyer Courtroom

ÌýÌýThursday, May 7, Noon-1 p.m. ÌýÌýÌýCU Brand Studios

ÌýÌýThursday, May 7, 2-4 p.m. ÌýÌýÌý¶¶Òõ´«Ã½ÔÚÏß Library Canyon Theater

Research-to-Market (R2M) Customer Discovery Program

ÌýÌýApplication Deadline Tuesday, May 5 ÌýÌýÌýMay 12-June 23 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-Corps^TM Hub West

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Creative Futures Fellowship

ÌýÌýApplication DeadlineMonday, May 11 ÌýÌýÌýProjects by Faculty, Staff or Students Eligible to Serve as Principal Investigators ÌýÌýÌýApply Now

The new CU ¶¶Òõ´«Ã½ÔÚÏß Creative Futures Fellowship is designed for faculty researchers, inventors and creators in theÌýarts, humanities and social sciences. This fellowship offers grants of $5,000-$25,000, along with support and community, toÌýtransform new ideas, creative works and social innovations into positive impact beyond CU ¶¶Òõ´«Ã½ÔÚÏß. Eligible projects must be faculty-led and focused on delivering tangible outcomes that strengthen communities, advance positive social change or create economic opportunity.

Offered by Venture Partners

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Techstars ¶¶Òõ´«Ã½ÔÚÏß 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 ¶¶Òõ´«Ã½ÔÚÏß 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 ¶¶Òõ´«Ã½ÔÚÏß in Partnership with CU ¶¶Òõ´«Ã½ÔÚÏß

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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 ¶¶Òõ´«Ã½ÔÚÏß, CU Denver and UCCS ÌýÌýÌýRegister Now

The University of Colorado’s Lab Venture Challenge and programs from the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade 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

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Ascent Deep Tech Community Showcase

ÌýÌýWednesday, June 24, 2026, 4:30-7:30 p.m. ÌýÌýÌýByron R. White Stadium Club at Folsom Field, ¶¶Òõ´«Ã½ÔÚÏß 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 University of Colorado. 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

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Starting Blocks Customer Discovery Workshop

ÌýÌýApplication Deadline Friday, July 24 ÌýÌýÌýJuly 31-Aug. 14 ÌýÌýÌýIn Person, ¶¶Òõ´«Ã½ÔÚÏß 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-Corps^TM Hub West