Innovation and Entrepreneurship News

RSVP for the New Venture Challenge Finals on April 23

Allison Jane Miller — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 16:55:48 +0000

RSVP for the New Venture Challenge Finals on April 23 Allison Jane Miller Mon, 03/17/2025 - 10:55

The New Venture Challenge is a launchpad for aspiring problem-solvers and creatives. Join us on April 23 to watch top entrepreneurs pitch live to a panel of judges and compete for a share of $325K.

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Expanded opportunities for innovation and partnerships at CU Boulder

Allison Jane Miller — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:54:47 +0000

Expanded opportunities for innovation and partnerships at CU Boulder Allison Jane Miller Thu, 02/20/2025 - 11:54

The Research & Innovation Office's operations are now organized into four pillars to encourage more cross-team activity and distribute decision-making more broadly and flexibly. We sat down with Bryn Rees, associate vice chancellor for innovation and partnerships, to discuss the new Innovation & Partnerships team.

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Female entrepreneurs face hidden barriers in mentorship networks

Allison Jane Miller — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:45:28 +0000

Female entrepreneurs face hidden barriers in mentorship networks Allison Jane Miller Thu, 02/20/2025 - 11:45

Gender segregation within mentorship networks plays a major role in limiting access to critical resources for female entrepreneurs, according to a working paper co-authored by Ethan Poskanzer (Leeds).

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How a freshman is forging a sustainable future at CU Boulder

Allison Jane Miller — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 18:21:35 +0000

How a freshman is forging a sustainable future at CU Boulder Allison Jane Miller Thu, 01/16/2025 - 11:21

Walter's entrepreneurial journey began in high school with the launch of an electric landscaping company, Electric Lawn. This initial experience served as a crash course in business, from building a brand to managing operations in Austin's intense summer heat.

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Campus teams tackle big challenges at the 2024 Sustainability Hackathon

Allison Jane Miller — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 01:27:07 +0000

Campus teams tackle big challenges at the 2024 Sustainability Hackathon Allison Jane Miller Mon, 11/18/2024 - 18:27

“It is exciting to see the continued growth of the Sustainability Hackathon,” said Stan Hickory, director of CU Boulder’s Innovation & Entrepreneurship Initiative. “We have students coming together from across the campus and multiple universities to develop solutions to real sustainability problems.”

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CU Boulder named a Fast Company and Inc. Top 50 Ignition School

Allison Jane Miller — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 00:18:49 +0000

CU Boulder named a Fast Company and Inc. Top 50 Ignition School Allison Jane Miller Wed, 10/30/2024 - 18:18

Fast Company and Inc. recently published their first list of Ignition Schools—the top 50 institutions that lead in entrepreneurship and innovation—and CU Boulder made the list, thanks to the dynamic teaching and research that shapes trailblazing entrepreneurs long before they graduate.

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Building the future: How carbon-storing hempcrete is revolutionizing sustainable construction

Anonymous — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 06:00:00 +0000

Building the future: How carbon-storing hempcrete is revolutionizing sustainable construction Anonymous (not verified) Thu, 09/26/2024 - 00:00

In a world increasingly focused on sustainability, the construction industry is seeking innovative solutions to reduce its carbon footprint. Enter Carbon-Storing Hempcrete, a groundbreaking biocomposite building material that actively sequesters CO2.

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CU Physics Professor Ivan Smalyukh and his team receive a Guinness Book of World Records award for most transparent material

Anonymous — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 06:00:00 +0000

CU Physics Professor Ivan Smalyukh and his team receive a Guinness Book of World Records award for most transparent material Anonymous (not verified) Thu, 08/15/2024 - 00:00

The material—a synthetic gel-derived material known as aerogel—is around 97-99% transparent, compared to glass, which is around 92% transparent. The aerogel Smalyukh and his team have created can be added to windows to boost thermal insulation, increasing the overall efficiency of a building.

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Groundbreaking innovations win big at the 17th New Venture Challenge Finals

Anonymous — Thu, 18 Apr 2024 06:00:00 +0000

Groundbreaking innovations win big at the 17th New Venture Challenge Finals Anonymous (not verified) Thu, 04/18/2024 - 00:00

The 2024 New Venture Challenge (NVC) culminated in a final showcase on April 17 in front of a live audience cheering on the University of Colorado Boulder’s next big innovations. At an event filled with great ideas and even greater entrepreneurial spirit, five teams competed for $165,000 in prize money.

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Programs at CU Boulder, CU Denver light pathways to innovation for high school students

Anonymous — Thu, 14 Dec 2023 07:00:00 +0000

Programs at CU Boulder, CU Denver light pathways to innovation for high school students Anonymous (not verified) Thu, 12/14/2023 - 00:00

The High School New Venture Challenge (HSNVC) at CU Boulder and Business Bound at CU Denver connect high school students with their communities and cultivate entrepreneurial mindsets that span beyond basic business finance, fostering young innovators across Colorado.

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