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The New Venture Challenge (NVC) connects the CU ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ campus with the ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ community to develop and fund innovative ideas. Participants attend year-round events, network and collaborate with mentors to refine their ideas and form startup teams to pitch for funding (more than $100,000!) at the NVC Finals.

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April 7, 14 and 21
Virtual Event

The I-Corps Starting Blocks Workshop is ideal for researchers, engineers and scientists who want to commercialize their technology or secure funding for their research. This program is designed as a three-day program spread over three weeks and introduces participants to the commercialization process.

Deadline March 3

The Climate Investment Challenge calls on students to develop and describe creative financial solutions and innovations addressing the defining challenge of our time—climate change. 

Application deadline March 7

Catalyst is a competitive grants program for ambitious social entrepreneurs using the power of 5G and leading-edge wireless technologies to enhance our lives and address pressing challenges in American communities. Up to six applicants will receive financial and non-financial benefits, with Catalyst awarding over $200,000 in unrestricted grants.

Application now open

Are you a founder looking to raise capital? Please join us on Thursday, April 6 in Jackson, Wyoming for the inaugural Rocky Mountain Venture Conference (RMVC). The RMVC will bring together startups seeking capital with early-stage investors (angels and Seed stage funds) from across the Rocky Mountain region including Wyoming, Colorado, Montana, Utah, South Dakota, and New Mexico.