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Venture Partners connects entrepreneurs, investors and industry partners with innovations from the University of Colorado. Explore opportunities to launch companies, invest in promising ventures, collaborate on research and license technologies.

Hardware and instrumentation innovations are driving the next wave of scientific and technological progress — enabling new forms of measurement, automation and control across industries from aerospace to health care. At the University of Colorado, cutting-edge research is producing tools and devices that not only advance discovery but also solve practical challenges in the real world.

Sponsoring the Ascent Deep Tech Community Showcase connects you directly with cutting-edge startups and influential investors — while helping drive the next wave of innovation in Colorado.

����Physical Sciences: Wednesday, Oct. 21, 6-8:30 p.m.��| Biosciences: Thursday, Oct. 22, 6-8:30 p.m. ������Dairy Arts Center, Boulder ������All Are Welcome — CU Affiliation Is Not Required

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. Past pitches have included everything from next-generation batteries to cancer treatments, and the Lab Venture Challenge has funded 117 projects that have launched 70 startups and raised more than $691 million, including Arkana Therapeutics, Mesa Quantum and Forge Nano — ��ñ����'s 11th unicorn spinout. ��

Offered by Venture Partners

����Application Deadline Thursday, Oct. 29 ������Nov. 5-19 ������Virtual Opportunity ������All Are Welcome — CU Affiliation Is Not Required

Do you have an innovation that could make a difference? Whether a researcher, entrepreneur, inventor or problem solver, this workshop can help you transform your concept into a successful venture. Over three weeks, gain a deeper understanding of the commercialization process, test your ideas with real potential customers and accelerate your journey toward bringing your idea to market. This workshop is for anyone from a research or community institution — not just CU — motivated to bring their ideas to life, secure funding and create lasting impact.

Offered by Venture Partners and NSF I-Corps™ Hub West