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Opportunity Information

The Ascent Deep Tech Accelerator—by Venture Partners at CU Boulder—is an accelerator for research teams building deep tech startups coming out of the University of Colorado campuses in Boulder, Colorado Springs and Denver. Deep tech startups, or new companies based on technological innovation in science or engineering, face unique challenges because of their disruptive nature, intensive research and development, and significant capital requirements. Leveraging ecosystem experts, a robust mentor network and Venture Partners staff, early-stage companies will accelerate their viability and traction over four months. Teams will work toward milestones focused on company formation, paths to market, entrepreneurial finance and fundraising, ultimately preparing them for a final pitch to a community of investors, entrepreneurs and industry experts at the Ascent Investor Showcase.

Application Details:

  • Sept. 5, 2023: Application opens
  • Nov. 17, 2023: Application deadline

When: Program is held Jan.-May

°Â³ó±ð°ù±ð:ÌýThe program and showcase are held virtually. An optional in-person happy hour takes place after the Ascent Investor Showcase in Boulder.

Who: Eligible teams must be from the CU Boulder, Denver or Colorado Springs campuses and commercializing deep tech discoveries with Intellectual Property (IP)Ìýdisclosed to Venture Partners and have completed significant customer discovery in their target market, ideally through Venture Partners' I-Corpsâ„¢ Hub: West programs.

Information and Application PageÌýÌýcolorado.edu/venturepartners/what-we-do/entrepreneurial-training/ascent-deep-tech-accelerator
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