Venture Partners provides funding opportunities and resources for researchers who want to take their technologies to the next level. Our Center for Translational Research (CTR), programs like Lab Venture Challenge (LVC) and Destination Startup, and partnerships with campus entities like the Office of Contracts and Grants (OCG) help advance a path to market for those seeking to commercialize their inventions.
On-Campus Funding Partners & Resources
AB Nexus Research Collaboration Grant Program
Supports interdisciplinary research activities that leverage expertise across the CU Anschutz and CU Boulder campuses. Aims to create high-impact opportunities to improve human well-being, demonstrate thought-leadership and innovation and spur economic development.
Office of Contracts & Grants
Partners with faculty, staff and students to obtain and manage external support for sponsored activities through our specialized regulatory and organizational expertise.
RIO Proposal Writing Support
Services through CU Boulder's Research & Innovation Office that help increase the competitiveness of grant proposals.
New Venture Challenge
CU Boulder’s premier, year-long competition that gives aspiring student, faculty and staff entrepreneurs the chance to build a startup through educational programs and mentorship.
Catalyze CU
An equity-free, summer-long startup accelerator designed for CU students, faculty and staff.
Deming Center Venture Fund
Supports emerging companies in Boulder and surrounding communities, managed by a cross-disciplinary team of CU Boulder graduate students in the Leeds School of Business.
