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Creative Futures Fellowship
ÌýÌýPre-Application Workshop Deadline Tuesday, March 17
ÌýÌýMore dates March-Sept.
ÌýÌýProjects must be led by faculty, staff or students eligible to serve as Principal Investigators
ÌýÌýRegister for Pre-Application Workshop
The new Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder 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 Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder. 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
National Academy of Engineering (NAE) Regional Meeting and Symposium: Quantum and Space, the Next Frontier
ÌýÌýMarch 23-24, Limelight Hotel, Boulder, Colorado
ÌýÌýAll Are Welcome—Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØAffiliation is Not Required
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The convergence of quantum technologies and space applications presents both fundamental engineering challenges and transformative opportunities as laboratory-demonstrated systems transition to operational environments. Quantum-enabled capabilities promise orders-of-magnitude improvements in precision, resilience and performance for missions ranging from autonomous satellite operations to Earth observation, secure communications and scientific discovery.
Hosted by the Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder College of Engineering & Applied Science
ÌýÌýMarch 30-April 3, Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder, Boulder, Denver and Online
ÌýÌýAll Are Welcome—Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØAffiliation is Not Required
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As Colorado emerges as a leader in clean technology, this four-day gathering will spotlight innovative solutions and catalyze bold climate action across sectors. Discover cutting-edge technology, forge strategic partnerships and shape the next wave of green innovation. The inclusion of Colorado in the title is intentional, reflecting a commitment to highlighting the state's scale, diversity and beauty, along with the broad range of expertise and talent distributed across it. Solutions are built collaboratively—across startups, cities, utilities, campuses and communities—and Climate Week 2026 is designed to showcase that collective effort.
In Partnership With and Select Events Hosted by Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder
Starting Blocks Customer Discovery Workshop
ÌýÌýApplication Deadline Thursday, April 2
ÌýÌýApril 9-23, Virtual Opportunity
ÌýÌýAll Are Welcome—Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØAffiliation is Not Required
ÌýÌýApply 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
From Lab to Launch: Founder and Funder Perspectives on SBIR/STTR
ÌýÌýWednesday, April 8, 9:30-11 a.m., In Person at BaseCamp (Pearl East Innovation Campus, 4909 Pearl East Cir, Boulder) or Virtually Via Zoom
ÌýÌýAll Are Welcome—Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØAffiliation is Not Required
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Join this discussion on translational research funding, with a focus on the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. Get a practical overview of the programs—including updates on recent developments—learn how to refine your funding strategy, and explore the resources at the Center for Translational Research (CTR) to support your next steps. Bring your questions for a panel of founders who have received SBIR/STTR awards and a federal program manager overseeing their agency’s SBIR/STTR portfolio.
Offered by Venture Partners and the Center for Translational Research (CTR)
Research-to-Market (R2M) Customer Discovery Program
ÌýÌýApplication Deadline Tuesday, May 5
ÌýÌýMay 12-June 23, Virtual Opportunity
ÌýÌýAll Are Welcome—Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØAffiliation is Not Required
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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
Ascent Deep Tech Community Showcase
ÌýÌýWednesday, June 24, 2026, 4:30-7:30 p.m., Byron R. White Stadium Club, Folsom Field
ÌýÌýAll Are Welcome—Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØAffiliation is Not Required
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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 2025 cohort startups, followed by a networking happy hour to learn more.
Offered by Venture Partners