Research-to-Market (R2M) Customer Discovery Program
The three-week program walks technologists through the customer discovery process and pushes them to think about how their innovations can be adopted in markets in consultation with experienced mentors and advisors.
APPROACH:
As part of the National Science Foundation’s I-Corps™ Program, R2M leverages the nationally-recognized Lean LaunchPad and Business Model Canvas methodologies.
READINESS:
Innovators and technologists are prepared to compete for in the Lab Venture Challenge, collaborate with industry partners, and secure grants and investments.
Lab Venture Challenge
Venture Partners brings CU’s most commercially promising technologies together for an intensive pitch competition to win up to $125,000 in grant funds. Competitors are encouraged to participate in Venture Partners’ I-Corps™ customer discovery programs and work with Entrepreneurs in Residence, mentors and Venture Partners staff.
GRANTS TO CU BOULDER INNOVATORS IN FY21
$1.35 million
WINNERS
12 companies in biosciences, 4 companies in physical sciences and engineering
KEY PARTNER
Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT)
