Researcher Scott Diddams in his laboratory with students

CU Boulder, Elevate Quantum partners ready for $127M regional quantum boost

July 2, 2024

Elevate Quantum, of which CU Boulder is a key partner, announced today that it has received a Tech Hub Phase 2 implementation award from the Department of Commerce, unlocking more than $127 million in new federal and state funding. The award is expected to drive more than $2 billion in additional private capital and cement the Mountain West as a global leader for quantum innovation.

A laser system for detecting methane gas in the air sits on top of a tower at a oil and gas facility in Colorado. (Credit: Casey Cass/CU Boulder)

A real-life Eye of Sauron? New project to spot possible chemical threats in the air

April 2, 2024

Engineers at CU Boulder are developing an 鈥渁ll-seeing eye鈥 based on laser technology that could one day detect harmful particles in the air around cities or in factories.

CU Boulder aerial

CU Boulder part of $160M NSF-funded effort to promote climate resilience

Feb. 1, 2024

The National Science Foundation today announced the Colorado-Wyoming Climate Resilience Engine (CO-WY Engine) as a recipient of its inaugural Regional Innovation Engines program.

CU Boulder campus seen from the air

5 startups poised to make pitches a reality, thanks to annual New Venture Challenge

April 14, 2023

Teams from engineering were honored at the 16th annual New Venture Challenge (NVC) finals on April 12.

Western Colorado University

Grant will expand entrepreneurial opportunities for Western partnership program students

March 17, 2023

The funding will help create a formal pathway to innovation and entrepreneurship through curriculum and experiential learning, with plans to integrate into the broader innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem that is thriving in the Gunnison Valley.

Connor Winter

Alumni Spotlight: ShoeSense is off and running, with help from CU Boulder entrepreneurial ecosystem

March 14, 2023

When Connor Winter (MechEngr鈥16) decided to pursue a Certificate in Engineering Management in conjunction with his undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering, it put him on a path that would lead to the founding of his own startup company, ShoeSense.

Leo Nguyen SeatFuse

Catalyze CU鈥檚 2022 cohort wraps with Investor Day, life-changing impact for participants

Oct. 18, 2022

Four Catalyze CU startups pitched their ventures to local investors in the culmination of the 12-week accelerator program.

Ben Finan

Alumni Spotlight: Ben Finan and Delta Horizons

Aug. 4, 2022

Ben Finan earned his bachelor of science degree in Engineering Plus with an emphasis in mechanical engineering and a concentration in business and entrepreneurship. While earning his degree, he was also a lead teaching assistant for a variety of engineering courses.

Students holding a check on stage

In person once more, startup competition brings capital to creativity

April 19, 2022

For the first time in three years, the lively New Venture Challenge (NVC) championship returned to an in-person format at the Boulder Theater this week to recognize CU Boulder鈥檚 top emerging entrepreneurs.

Students at the ESCEND event on 2/17

ESCEND program brings entrepreneurship to engineering students

April 11, 2022

A new program guides engineering students on an 鈥渆ntrepreneurial journey to learn the business side of innovation." The ESCEND program combines entrepreneurship courses with experiences and resources that give CU Boulder engineering students the chance to create a product and then pitch it to investors.

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