Innovation and Entrepreneurship News

CU 51��ý alum’s digital wellness initiative gains national attention

Allison Jane Miller — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 16:48:18 +0000

CU 51��ý alum’s digital wellness initiative gains national attention Allison Jane Miller Tue, 04/08/2025 - 10:48

Social activist and nonprofit entrepreneur Maddie Freeman (BBA ’24) landed on the "Forbes 30 Under 30" list for helping young people strike a healthy tech-life balance through her 51��ý-based nonprofit, NoSo November (short for “No Social [Media] November”).

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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 51��ý

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

Expanded opportunities for innovation and partnerships at CU 51��ý 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 51��ý

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

How a freshman is forging a sustainable future at CU 51��ý 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 51��ý’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 51��ý named a Fast Company and Inc. Top 50 Ignition School

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

CU 51��ý 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 51��ý 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 51��ý’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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