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Events

Tuesday, Oct. 20: (±¹¾±°ù³Ù³Ü²¹±ô)—Learn about two-year funded Fellowships supporting entrepreneurial researchers whose early-stage innovations are too technically complex or high-risk for traditional venture capital investment. Sponsored by the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).

Wednesday, Oct. 21: —A candid conversation with Kelly Brough, President & CEO of Fitzsimons Innovation Community, about the major shifts that have shaped her life and leadership.

Wednesday, Oct. 21: —B°ù¾±²Ô²µ¾±²Ô²µ together partners from across the Prime Health ecosystem to explore how evolving shifts in health systems are shaping the safety-net, and to uncover new opportunities for innovators to discover, align and take action.

Wednesday, Oct. 21: (±¹¾±°ù³Ù³Ü²¹±ô)—Learn about this fully funded, 16-week program for small business owners, entrepreneurs and nonprofit leaders. Fellows receive expert-led entrepreneurship training, connections to capital, leadership development, committed mentorship, access to a strong peer network and long-term Alumni support.

Oct. 21-22: —Teams of top innovators from the University of Colorado will pitch to a panel of judges and a live audience for a share of more than $1 million in grants for their early-stage projects in bio- and physical sciences with compelling market potential.

Thursday, Oct. 22: â€ÖÀips and snacks, a silent auction with enticing experiences, and invaluable networking opportunities with the BEN Colorado ecosystem.

Thursday, Oct. 22: (±¹¾±°ù³Ù³Ü²¹±ô)—Providing startups with the chance to meet investors, learn about seed stage funding, understand what it takes to get from beta, early-stage funding to series A and what investors require. Meet Grace Schattner, Chief of Staff at TitletownTech.

Friday, Oct. 30: (±¹¾±°ù³Ù³Ü²¹±ô)—A half-day workshop to help prepare founders to understand many of the terms and processes used by VCs and sharpen their venture strategy.

Friday, Oct. 30: (±¹¾±°ù³Ù³Ü²¹±ô)—A free, virtual event bringing together biotech scientists, founders and operators. Topic: bringing science to market.

Oct. 30-Nov. 1: —A small, in-person gathering hosted by Startup Colorado for women who are building, leading, creating, and supporting businesses in rural Colorado. Limited to 20 participants.

Tuesday, Nov. 3: —A half-day workshop to help prepare early startup founders to understand many of the terms and processes used by VCs and sharpen their venture strategy.

Wednesday, Nov. 4: —A a virtual pitch readiness session to help you refine your message and deliver it with clarity and impact. Hosted by Startup Colorado.

Thursday, Nov. 5: —Watson Institute's free event celebrating impact-driven entrepreneurs in the Denver metro area during an evening of live pitches, networking and community connection.

Thursday, Nov. 5: (±¹¾±°ù³Ù³Ü²¹±ô)—Colorado just became the first state in the country to create a legal business structure built specifically for artists. Tune in to learn what this means for your business!

Saturday, Nov. 7: —B°ù¾±²Ô²µ¾±²Ô²µ together acquisition entrepreneurs, students, investors, service providers, faculty and other participants in the ETA ecosystem to connect and share best practices.

Thursday, Nov. 12: —Join CBSA and Foley Hoag for an afternoon of insights, networking and practical strategies.

Saturday, Nov. 14: —Startup Colorado's 3rd annual Southeast Colorado Marketplace invites entrepreneurs aged 6-21 years to share their product or service with the community.

Wednesday, Dec. 9: —Bringing together accredited angel investors interested in fast-growing, early-stage companies in Colorado.

Friday, Dec. 11:Ìý—Join the Colorado startup community on the mountain! Open to founders, operators, investors and the startup-curious. Upcoming Ski Days: Jan. 15, Feb. 5, Feb. 19, March 26, April 16.

Applications

Friday, Oct. 16 (application deadline): (±¹¾±°ù³Ù³Ü²¹±ô)—A quarterly virtual pitch opportunity for Colorado founders to present their businesses to a panel of judges and audience of community members.

Sunday, Oct. 18 (registration deadline): —For prospective proposers, including overview presentations by DARPA and MXO and an opportunity for engagement with MXO managers and leadership.

Tuesday, Oct. 20 (deadline): —This free, non-dilutive accelerator supports academic trainees (PhD, MD, MBA, JD, MS, Postdocs) in building ventures across therapeutics, diagnostics, medtech, synthetic biology, food, energy, agriculture, climate and more.

Wednesday, Oct. 21 (deadline):—To address autism, ARPA-H is seeking transformative, accessible tools for communication, quality of life and embedded assessment that measure real-world function as a byproduct of ordinary use.

Friday, Oct. 30 (deadline): —Provides innovators with early-stage energy startups and/or emerging technologies with a two-year funded fellowship, supporting them as they develop and transition their ideas toward the market. Hosted by Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) as part of the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Technology Commercialization’s (OTC) Lab-Embedded Entrepreneurship Program (LEEP).Ìý

Friday, Oct. 30 (deadline):Ìý—For entrepreneurial scientists, providing the mindsets, skills, networks and support needed to turn breakthrough hard tech into real-world impact.

Nov. 4, March 4 (deadlines): â€ÖÀupports startups and small businesses developing scientific tools and technologies that advance discovery and strengthen the U.S. research enterprise.

Nov. 4, March 4 (deadlines): U.S. National Science Foundation’s Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Technology Transfer Phase I, Phase II, Fast-Track Programs—: Supports startups and small businesses in transforming high-risk technologies into products and services that drive innovation, economic growth and jobs. : Supports startups and small businesses developing scientific tools and technologies that advance discovery and strengthen the U.S. research enterprise.

Wednesday, Nov. 18 (deadline):Ìý—$220,000 investment to fuel your growth, expert guidance and lifetime access to 11,000+ founders and investors worldwide.

Monday, Nov. 23 (deadline):Ìý—Conditional grants up to $1.5 million for jointly developed, commercially promising technology projects between one U.S. company and one Israeli company across sectors including advanced manufacturing, cybersecurity, cleantech and life sciences.Ìý

January 24 (priority deadline): —A fully funded program for established, growth-ready small business owners and entrepreneurs. Fellows receive expert-led entrepreneurship training, connections to capital, leadership development, committed mentorship, access to a strong peer network and long-term Alumni support.

Rolling Application: —A²Ô open-access, equity-free biotech accelerator for early-stage founders.

Rolling Application: –Grants that support rural entrepreneurs who are eager to level up their businesses but need a financial boost to get there.andÌýdelivering results.

Rolling Application: —ForÌýinvestors and advanced industries businesses in the amount of 25% toÌý35% per investment up to $100,000.

Rolling Application: –Apply for the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade's funding and trade show participation program.