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Research-to-Market (R2M) Customer Discovery Program
ÌýÌýApplication Deadline Tuesday, Aug. 25 ÌýÌýÌýSept. 12-Oct. 13 ÌýÌýÌýVirtual Opportunity ÌýÌýÌýAll Are Welcome—Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØAffiliation 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
Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØInnovation Day
ÌýÌýSept. 14 ÌýÌýÌýDenver, CO ÌýÌýÌýAll Are Welcome—Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØAffiliation is Not Required ÌýÌýÌý
Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØInnovation Day brings together founders, researchers and creative leaders from across the University of Colorado system, alongside partners for a day of real conversations, big ideas and connection.
Offered by the Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØInnovation & Entrepreneurship Initiative
Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder Research & Innovation Week
ÌýÌýOct. 12-16 ÌýÌýÌýVarious Venues ÌýÌýÌýAll Are Welcome—Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØAffiliation is Not Required ÌýÌýÌýView Schedule
The eighth annual Research & Innovation Week is designed to elevate awareness across campus, build a sense of shared community, create opportunities for collaboration and recognize exceptional leadership and outcomes. Join us as we highlight and shape tomorrow's leaders, showcase some of our most compelling innovations and demonstrate Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder's positive impact on humanity.
ÌýÌýOct. 14, 2:30-4:30 p.m. ÌýÌýÌýÂ鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder Sustainability, Energy, and Environment Community (SEEC) Building ÌýÌýÌýFor Researchers and Inventors at Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder and Deep Tech Industry RepresentativesÌýÌýÌý
Research funding requires a diversified approach. Join Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder's Venture Partners, Industry Research Partnerships and Center for Translational Research to explore practical strategies to expand beyond traditional funding sources and position research for greater impact. Faculty and research teams will gain actionable funding insights, while industry participants can discover emerging innovations, explore collaboration opportunities and provide valuable feedback to help researchers communicate the potential of their work.Ìý
Starting Blocks Customer Discovery Workshop
ÌýÌýApplication Deadline Thursday, Oct. 29 ÌýÌýÌýNov. 5-19 ÌýÌýÌýVirtual Opportunity ÌýÌýÌýAll Are Welcome—Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØAffiliation 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