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Registration for the General Competition is closed, but you can still register for these special competitions! If you have already registered for the General Competition, you must also register separately for the special competitions.

Women Founders Competition

NVC and the Deming Center for Entrepreneurship host this competition for ventures founded by women, where teams can win up to $5,000. Application closes March 13, 2024

Deep Tech Competition

NVC and Venture Partners at ¾«Æ·SMÔÚÏßӰƬ host this competition for ventures built around a scientific or technological innovation that has been developed using fundamental scientific disciplines, where teams can win up to $50,000. Application closes March 14, 2024

Friday, March 22, 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
Le Méridien Denver Downtown, 1475 California Street, Denver

Destination Startup^{®&²Ô²ú²õ±è;}brings groundbreaking researchers together with hundreds of investors from throughout North America to catalyze real-world impact. This showcase demonstrates a powerful way to advance innovative research and translate it into impactful business ventures.

Learn more about funding opportunities with Venture Partners.

Application Deadline March 22

An unprecedented opportunity for startups to catapult their innovative life science concepts into market-ready solutions. Positioned at the heart of the Mountain Plains region’s thriving research environment, this incubator program is a nexus for startups looking to lead in global health advancements and sustainability.

This opportunity is offered in partnership with .

April 1-4, noon-1:30 p.m. MT
Virtual Event

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grants are key ways university spinouts and innovation firms fund their technologies' early development and commercialization. The Center for Translational Research will host a dynamic, week-long virtual conference featuring experts across the Colorado and national innovation ecosystem to highlight this program's strategic use.

Learn more about funding opportunities with Venture Partners.

April 12, 19 and 26
Application deadline March 29

Starting Blocks equips researchers, creators, engineers and scientists from any research institution with the tools and resources needed to bring their innovations to those in need and enhance their competitiveness for funding. 

$10,000 grant is available through the NASA I-Corps Pilot for eligible applicants. Learn More

Learn more about entrepreneurial training with Venture Partners.

Application deadline April 19

A summer-long startup accelerator program designed for ¾«Æ·SMÔÚÏßӰƬ ventures created by students, faculty and staff. It combines world-class mentorship, funding and a dedicated co-working space to help the most promising ventures from across campus reach escape velocity—without taking any equity.

This opportunity is offered by the College of Engineering and Applied Science.

May 14-June 17
Application deadline May 7

Starting Blocks equips researchers, creators, engineers and scientists from any research institution with the tools and resources needed to bring their innovations to those in need and enhance their competitiveness for funding. 

$10,000 grant is available through the NASA I-Corps Pilot for eligible applicants. Learn More

Learn more about entrepreneurial training with Venture Partners.

Venture Partners provides funding opportunities and resources for researchers who want to take their technologies to the next level. Our Center for Translational Research (CTR), programs like Lab Venture Challenge (LVC) and Destination Startup, and partnerships with campus entities like the Office of Contracts and Grants (OCG) help advance a path to market for those seeking to commercialize their inventions.

The Innovation & Entrepreneurship Initiative connects, elevates and grows ¾«Æ·SMÔÚÏßӰƬ’s vast innovation and entrepreneurial resources to help students, faculty and staff turn ideas to impactful ventures. Explore resources here to help make the real-world impact you envision.