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This three-week program teaches inventors the process of customer discovery and how to find a market. Derived from the NSF I-Corps program, R2M leverages nationally-recognized methodologies specifically designed for university researchers commercializing their inventions.

Kira relishes working with new and disruptive technologies across cultures, discovering young companies and nurturing the careers of passionate founders. Her background in working internationally with software giants preceded a Haas MBA, where she developed a more profound interest in startups and investing.

Hosted annually, Lab Venture Challenge awards up to $125K in grants to campus researchers whose innovations demonstrate high commercial potential, a clear path to a compelling market and strong scientific support. Apply by Monday, 8/29 for a chance to receive funding and training to advance your invention.

The AIA Program promotes growth and sustainability in Colorado’s advanced industries by driving innovation, accelerating commercialization, encouraging public-private partnerships, increasing access to early-stage capital, and creating a strong ecosystem that increases the state's global competitiveness.

Tuesday, August 9

2022 is on pace to be one of Earth’s hottest years. It’s time to accelerate breakthrough climate technologies to market, and faster. On Tuesday, August 9, join Third Derivative (D3) for a free webinar that will take a deep-dive into our climate tech accelerator program.

Wednesday, August 17

It doesn't matter if you're a founder raising investment, a fund manager raising a $100M VC fund, a scientist in an innovation lab or an executive pulling out story for business development, keynotes, or other functions. You need a story. You need a narrative that hooks and draws in the audience.

August 23–24

Statistics tell us that starting a company in an economic downturn can yield outsize results five to seven years down the road, skipping over economic cycles. Angel/VC investors win by investing in startup risk when others lose money by hiding cash in their mattresses.