Research & Innovation Week
The seventh annual Research & Innovation Week is designed to elevate awareness across campus, build a sense of shared community, create opportunities for collaboration and recognize exceptional leadership and outcomes. Join us as we:
Highlight and shape tomorrow's leaders
Showcase some of our most compelling innovations
Demonstrate CU Boulder's positive impact on humanity
Schedule of Events
Monday, October 6
State of the Research and Innovation Enterprise
11–11:45 a.m., lunch to follow Sustainability, Energy and Environment Community (SEEC) Building, Room C120 Free and open to the public; registration required
As a Tier 1 public research university, CU Boulder has a thriving ecosystem of research, scholarship and creative work. In this hour-long talk, Massimo Ruzzene, senior vice chancellor for research and innovation and dean of the institutes, will share significant metrics, trends, insights and aspirations from the university’s research and innovation enterprise. He’ll also provide a closer look at some of CU Boulder’s unique offerings and accomplishments from the past year.
Attendees are invited to stay after the event for lunch, from 12–1 p.m.
Tuesday, October 7
Details to come.
Wednesday, October 8
Unlocking New Funding Opportunities for Research
9:30—11 a.m. Sustainability, Energy and Environment Community (SEEC) Building, Room S372 Open to faculty, postdocs and graduate students at CU Boulder; registration required
Join Venture Partners at CU Boulder for an insightful discussion focused on translational research funding. Explore how Venture Partners can support you in securing funding, including:
- SBIR/STTR grants
- NSF Translation to Practice grants
- Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) Advanced Industries grants
We will highlight success stories and provide practical advice on navigating the landscape of funding opportunities. Whether new to these programs or looking to expand your research’s impact, this event will equip you with the knowledge and connections to take your work to the next level.
Thursday, October 9
Brunch & Learn: The Do’s, Don’ts and Discoveries of Industry Research Partnerships
9—10 a.m. University Memorial Center, Room 247 Open to faculty at CU Boulder; registration required
Join the Industry Research Partnerships team for an engaging Brunch & Learn featuring a panel of leaders from the energy and manufacturing industries alongside CU Boulder researchers. Together, they will share candid stories of collaboration—what worked, what didn’t and the lessons learned along the way. Through these real-world tales, you’ll gain practical insights and best practices to help you navigate and optimize your own research partnerships.
Friday, October 10
Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) Sidewalk Symposium
9 a.m.—3 p.m.. Visual Arts Complex (VAC) Plaza Free and open to the public; registration required to present
Developed and hosted in Boulder since 2018, UROP's Sidewalk Symposium invites undergraduates to create and share their research and creative presentations with chalk on campus walkways.
UROP welcomes undergraduates at any stage of their project timeline to participate in this year's Sidewalk Symposium by creating project presentations—using nothing but chalk.
No registration required to attend; please apply to participate.
ATLAS Institute Research Open Labs
3—5 p.m. Roser ATLAS Center Free and open to the public; registration required to present
One of twelve institutes at CU Boulder, ATLAS is home to researchers who transcend traditional disciplinary structures of engineering, design, science and art to inspire new realms of invention. The 8th annual ATLAS Institute Research Open Labs is your time to get a first-hand view of the diverse and intriguing engineering, design and creative projects our lab teams are engaged in.
Questions?
Please contact Chris Yankee: chris.yankee@colorado.edu.