Can startups be the vessel for solving climate change?

Can startups be the vessel for solving climate change?

Nov. 15, 2021

A first-of-its-kind study out of CU Boulder’s Leeds School of Business found that entrepreneurs in the business of protecting the environment may be more effective at addressing climate change at a local level than sweeping policies or legacy companies trying to go green.

CU Boulder named finalist for 2021 APLU Innovation & Economic Prosperity Universities Awards

CU Boulder named finalist for 2021 APLU Innovation & Economic Prosperity Universities Awards

July 2, 2021

“Being a finalist for the IEP University Award reflects CU Boulder’s dedication to developing innovative leaders, technologies and partnerships, and to making a significant economic and societal impact both statewide and nationally,” said Bryn Rees, assistant vice chancellor for research and innovation at CU Boulder.

Members of Boulder Alt. Protein Project win funding for cellular agriculture advocacy and research

Members of Boulder Alt. Protein Project win funding for cellular agriculture advocacy and research

June 15, 2021

Mia Keyser and Varsha Rao, members of the Boulder Alt. Protein Project, received two awards for their research and community impact in the field of cellular agriculture, which may one day revolutionize how meat is produced for human consumption.

How digital platforms can orchestrate innovation and entrepreneurship through access control

How digital platforms can orchestrate innovation and entrepreneurship through access control

April 30, 2021

A study coauthored by Leeds professor Tony Tong discovered that too much openness in digital platforms—especially to partners with highly similar products or services—may in fact dampen innovation and entrepreneurial activities.

From vaccines to plants: New Venture Challenge finalists focus on saving lives

From vaccines to plants: New Venture Challenge finalists focus on saving lives

April 16, 2021

In its second year in a virtual setting, the New Venture Challenge, CU Boulder’s premier entrepreneurial startup program and competition, dazzled with high energy and even higher-flying ideas curated by students vying for their share of $150K in prize money.

New online network connects and supports Colorado’s rural entrepreneurs

New online network connects and supports Colorado’s rural entrepreneurs

March 31, 2021

The Startup Colorado Network, an online tool for small business owners launched by CU Boulder's Silicon Flatirons in 2020, connects rural entrepreneurs with business resources, as well as fellow business owners, mentors and funders.

CU spinout LongPath wins $5M in DOE funding for continuous methane leak detection

CU spinout LongPath wins $5M in DOE funding for continuous methane leak detection

March 24, 2021

Founded in 2017, LongPath Technologies, Inc. is the first company to leverage Nobel prize winning long-range frequency comb laser sources to achieve dramatic cost reductions for continuous emissions monitoring.

New wearable device turns the body into a battery

New wearable device turns the body into a battery

Feb. 16, 2021

“In the future, we want to be able to power your wearable electronics without having to include a battery,” said Jianliang Xiao, senior author of the new paper and an associate professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at CU Boulder.

 NVC 12 champion StrideTech makes Colorado Inno’s 21 Startups to Watch list

NVC 12 champion StrideTech makes Colorado Inno’s 21 Startups to Watch list

Jan. 19, 2021

Born out of CU Boulder, StrideTech was founded with a mission to reduce the fall risk of seniors who use walkers. The startup has created a technology embedded walker attachment that provides real-time haptic feedback when incorrect walker use is detected.

New technology diagnoses sickle cell disease in record time

New technology diagnoses sickle cell disease in record time

Oct. 20, 2020

Diseases of the blood have traditionally taken a full day, tedious lab work and expensive equipment to diagnose, but researchers at CU Boulder and CU Anschutz have developed a way to diagnose these conditions with greater sensitivity and precision in only one minute.

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