RESOURCES

Below we have listed some of the resources brought to bear on the technology commercialization process. If you are interested in becoming more involved with the commercialization of University of Colorado and Colorado School of Mines Technology, please visit our Advisor Page.

Commercialization Advice
Commercialization does not just happen. It takes a team of individuals to understand and articulate the commercial viability of a technology. Within one month, the Boulder Innovation Center can put a group of Advisors around the table capable of giving the research team valuable feedback on the commercial potential of their invention. For more information, please see our Technology Commercialization Overview Page.

Advisor Opportunities with University Technology Projects
The Boulder Innovation Center works with local Universities to understand and develop viable pathways to market for their inventions. Our role is to recruit the business talent that can provide this guidance. Please click on the following links for more information.
University of Colorado Market Assessment Program

Colorado School of Mines Proof of Concept Program

University of Colorado’s Technology Transfer Office Annual Awards Banquet
This event highlights the year’s research and technology commercialization achievements by University of Colorado staff and local business community leaders. This event typically occurs in January.

Technology Transfer Esprit Alliance Breakfast
This breakfast showcases University of Colorado inventions and the work of University research staff. As part of the Boulder Chamber of Commerce’s yearly Esprit Entrepreneurship Celebration, the University of Colorado’s Technology Transfer office presents some of its most promising commercial technology from the University of Colorado system. This event is typically held in October.

Please check the Events Page for updated event dates and information.

Student Internships
Students assess the commercial potential of new technology, conduct market research, and produce business plans to gain valuable experience in technology commercialization. Students from the University of Colorado’s MBA program and the Entrepreneurial Law Clinic work closely with Boulder Innovation Center Advisors in commercialization efforts and projects.

Funding Mechanisms

Boulder Innovation Center’s Angel Network
The Boulder Innovation Center has organized an informal group of Angels interested in making investments in early stage companies.  For more information, please visit our Angel Investing Page.

TTO Proof of Concept Grants & Investments
With a track record of success, the Technology Transfer Office at the University of Colorado is an entirely self-funded office at the University of Colorado. The Technology Transfer Office has an internal grant program in place to help faculty to bridge the gap between research, development, and commercialization of products and knowledge. Grants, to convert University of Colorado innovations to viable companies, vary depending upon need, with upwards of $100,000 in funding available. Funds are available via the Proof of Concept Grant (POCg) and Proof of Concept Investment (POCi). Applications for the POCg are accepted at anytime. Applications for the POCi occur twice a year. For more information on the grant process and guidelines, please visit the University of Colorado Technology Transfer Office.

Small Business Grants (STTR/SBIR)
Small Business Grants provided by the federal government for the commercialization of technology. The Technology Transfer Office provides seminars and advising for the grant application process.