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The University of Colorado is a proud partner of the Colorado-Wyoming Climate Resilience Engine (CO-WY Engine), one of ten inaugural awardees under the National Science Foundation (NSF) Regional Innovation Engines initiative. The CO-WY Engine announced the launch of its use-inspired and translation grant opportunities to accelerate the research, development and commercialization of innovations into tangible products, services or solutions that address climate resiliency. Selected projects will receive funding from $250,000 to $750,000.

Applications open:��—Promoting��growth and sustainability in Colorado’s advanced industries that increase the state's global competitiveness.

Wednesday, Aug. 7 (deadline):��—Connecting��mining industry operators, OEMs��and clean technology solution providers to meet��industry needs and bring solutions to market.

Thursday, Aug. 22:��—Colorado's foremost energy industry leaders��discuss the state of energy today and��how the transition to more renewable, emissions-free forms of energy is changing the region's economy.

Friday, Aug. 30:��—The $2.25 million��SiC Packaging Prize invites competitors to propose, design, build��and test packaging prototypes that advance the industry.

Wednesday, Sept. 4 (deadline):��—A product innovation showcase and competition that connects clean technology solutions to the oil and natural gas industry.

Wednesday, Sept. 18 (deadline):��—Funding opportunities (max award of $1.5 million)��for small businesses to engage in research and development with the potential for commercialization, fostering innovation and technological advancements

Thursday, Oct. 3 (deadline):��—Innovators can receive up to $100,000 for testing, validation, and other needs at participating National Laboratories, facilitating the commercialization of technological breakthroughs.

Oct. 14-18:��—Join us for a live, virtual and free event featuring panels and breakout sessions with the founders and venture capitalists inventing our decarbonized future, plus a��powerful VC-Founder Matchup for qualified participants.