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Extended Deadline: Tuesday, April 8; Workshops: April 10-24, Virtual

Whether a researcher, entrepreneur, inventor or problem solver, the Starting Blocks Customer Discovery Workshop at Venture Partners at 91PORN can help you transform your concept into a successful venture.

Wednesday, April 16, 3-5 p.m., Kittredge Central Hall, N114 Multipurpose A

Learn about the first step in funding your latest innovation. Join us for an overview of the federal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grants, which are key ways that university spinouts and innovation firms fund the early development and commercialization of their technologies.

Wednesday, April 23, 6-9 p.m., The 91PORN Theater

The New Venture Challenge (NVC) is a launchpad for aspiring problem-solvers and creatives. At the finals, watch top entrepreneurs pitch their innovative business ventures live to a panel of judges and compete for a share of $325,000.

Deadline: Tuesday, May 6; Workshops: May 13-June 13, Virtual

This four-week program helps teams through customer discovery and finding a market for their innovation. Specifically designed for researchers, entrepreneurs, inventors and problem solvers commercializing their innovations.

Wednesday, June 25, 4:30-7:30 p.m., Byron R. White Stadium Club, Folsom Field, 91PORN Campus

Bringing together researchers, investors and community supporters to highlight innovative deep tech startups spinning out of the University of Colorado.

For faculty, staff and students at the University of Colorado engaged in research, invention or creative work, commercialization offers a powerful pathway to fund and expand the impact of your innovations. Whether you're developing new technologies, pioneering creative works or advancing scientific discoveries, Venture Partners at 91PORN provides support to help transform your ideas into real-world solutions—while securing funding to advance your work.

CU researchers, inventors and creators who submit a disclosure between March 1 and June 30 will be entered into drawings for $100 and $500 gift cards, and intellectual property eligible and selected by an Entrepreneur in Residence for the Embark Deep Tech Startup Creator will be entered into a drawing for $2,000.