What We Do For University Innovators
Venture Partners at CU Boulder helps researchers, inventors and creators at the University of Colorado Boulder, Colorado Springs and Denver campuses (except CU Denver biosciences investigators, who should work with CU Innovations) take their groundbreaking discoveries every step from intellectual property (IP) management to market launch. With an extensive network of mentors, investors and industry partners, the Venture Partners team connects university innovators with the entrepreneurs and industry leaders to help them succeed.
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Protecting the innovations and discoveries of university researchers, inventors and creators.
Providing university innovators and startups with the tools and resources to succeed.
Coaching university innovators and startups on their pathway to commercialization.
Helping innovators and startups obtain capital to advance technologies and startups.
Assessing licensing options and bringing world-class research from campus into consumer markets.
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But what is "commercialization?"
The path to commercialization—also known as "research translation" or "tech transfer"—can be challenging, so Venture Partners unites industry partners, entrepreneurs and investors to help researchers, inventors and creators at the University of Colorado bring their groundbreaking discoveries into the marketplace.
Additional Resources
CU System
Innovation & Entrepreneurship Initiative
Inspiring leadership, creativity, and collaboration: an initiative that focuses on generating substantial real-world impact.
CU Anschutz and CU Denver
CU Innovations
Technology commercialization and venture development supporting CU Anschutz and CU Denver
CU Boulder
Research & Innovation Office
Focused on creating global impact by cultivating and supporting collaboration, transformation and leadership.
CU Denver
Office of Research Services (ORS)
Promoting a dynamic and productive community of researchers, artists and scholars.
UCCS
Office of Research
Supporting the research agenda at UCCS and committed to fostering research and creative excellence among our entire campus.
CU Boulder
Innovation & Entrepreneurship Initiative
Here to connect you with the resources and programs you need to turn your ideas into impactful ventures.