Innovation & Entrepreneurship Newsletter Campus Edition, 2/4/25

Events

Thursday, Feb. 6:Building Startup Communities–Join Techstars for an insightful two-part webinar exploring the key principles and actionable strategies for building a thriving startup community.

Thursday, Feb. 6: THUNDERVIEW CEO DINNERS (Startup Accelerators Panel)–A monthly dinner founded to introduce a diverse set of CEOs (across backgrounds, stages and markets) to one another to share their experiences and receive outside perspectives.

Tuesday, Feb. 11: Boulder Open Coffee Club (BOCC)–An informal group for anyone interested in the startup community, particularly those with an interest in technology.

Wednesday, Feb. 12: Golden Startup Coffee–Hear lightning pitches from three early-stage concept startups.

Wednesday, Feb. 12: Beck Venture Center Startup Forum: Accounting Basics for Startups–For entrepreneurs at all stages interested in learning more about fundraising and connecting with startups in the front range.

Thursday, Feb. 13: Rural Women in Entrepreneurship–A virtual roundtable for women entrepreneurs from Colorado to discuss current topics and trends in business.

Friday, Feb. 21: Startup Ski Days–Meet and get to know other local startup founders, operators, investors and community members on the ski slopes.

Tuesday, Feb. 25: Boulder Open Coffee Club (BOCC)–An informal group for anyone interested in the startup community, particularly those with an interest in technology.

Thursday, Feb. 27: Boulder Health Tech #19 - Winter '25 Meetup–For investors, founders, operators and in-between who are part of the Boulder/Denver health tech scene.

Friday, Feb. 28: Colorado Startups Startup Happy Hour–Join entrepreneurs, investors and community members in our state's thriving startup ecosystem for a chance to meet and connect.

March 30-April 1: A Competitiveness Conversation–Focusing on the Mountain West's rapid ascent as an innovation powerhouse and global leader in sustainability and quantum technology.

Wednesday, Feb. 5 (Early application deadline):  DemingHigh 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. 13 (deadline): Start-Up Stadium–An opportunity for emerging companies to showcase their innovations at the world’s largest biotechnology partnering event.

Friday, Feb. 14 (deadline): High School New Venture Challenge–A multi-round entrepreneurial competition high school-aged innovators and problem-solvers across Colorado.

Thursday, Feb. 20 (deadline): Hult Prize–Challenging young people around the world to solve the planet's most pressing issues through social entrepreneurship.

Friday, Feb. 21 (deadline): Smart Futures Lab Accelerator and Incubator Program–Unlock growth opportunities for your tech startup with a free accelerator and incubator program.

Friday, Feb. 28 (deadline): Advanced Industries Accelerator Programs–Promoting growth and sustainability in Colorado’s advanced industries that increase the state's global competitiveness.

Friday, March 14 (Pitch/Innovation Deadline: March 14): Venture Summit West–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, designed for anyone motivated to bring their ideas to life, secure funding and create lasting impact.

Applications open: EnergyTech University Prize–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: Startup Colorado Community and Entrepreneurship Grants–Grants that support rural entrepreneurs who are eager to level up their businesses but need a financial boost to get there.and delivering results.

Rolling Application: Global Business Development's 2025 Trade Shows–Apply for the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade's funding and trade show participation program.