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Learn how to compete for up to $250,000 in translational funding through the University of Colorado鈥檚 Lab Venture Challenge (LVC) and Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) grants during this informational session featuring program leaders, funding experts and guidance on eligibility, timelines and best practices.
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Learn how to compete for up to $250,000 in translational funding through the CU's LVC and OEDIT grants
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When:听Thursday, June 11, 2026, noon-2 p.m. MT
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The Lab Venture Challenge and OEDIT Proof of Concept grants offer up to $125,000 and $150,000, respectively, per award. OEDIT Early Stage Capital Retention Grants help Colorado-based advanced industries technology businesses develop and commercialize advanced technologies that will be created or manufactured in Colorado. Projects can receive up to $250,000.听
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