Programs

Design Center (DC) Colorado is an industry-education partnership within the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Colorado Boulder. DC Colorado is a new concept in engineering education, fostering innovative, technical collaborations with business, industry, and government agencies. The Center brings real industry projects to undergraduate and graduate students in mechanical engineering at the University of Colorado Boulder. Integrated teams of 6 undergraduate students (3-4 graduate students), a faculty advisor, and an industry mentor develop workable solutions. Student teams work on assigned projects for two consecutive semesters and deliver tested, functional hardware and documentation to the industry sponsor at the completion of the project. 

Catalyze CU Boulder is the university startup accelerator for the most promising ideas and technologies affiliated with the university. The eight week program selects the top university startups and provides them with equity-free funding, mentorship, resources, and office space. The program culminates in a Demo Day pitch night, where the companies pitch their ideas to the university and Boulder startup community.