Accelerating Startups
Where to base your startup is crucial. You want to know you’re in good company. Project Nexus serves as a singular entry point to all the resources available in the Denver South entrepreneurial ecosystem. Want to connect with the region’s entrepreneurs, startups, growth-stage companies and a wide-reaching spectrum of resources and support organizations? Contact our team to get a head start.
Project Nexus curates a network of partners & services that are aimed at helping entrepreneurs succeed in launching & scaling their business, while serving as a trusted ally to entrepreneurs & connecting them to relevant resources.
Project Nexus Partners Include:
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Calling all startup founders and entrepreneurs! Project Nexus is hosting monthly forums with founders and leadership teams from startup and growth stage companies in the region ranging from pre-revenue to under $1 million in revenue. These forums provide founders an opportunity to connect with other startup leaders in the region, learn from other entrepreneurs and subject matter experts, share challenges and opportunities, and look for ways to connect and collaborate with others and community resources.
If you are new to the Project Nexus Founders Forums, we will have a 15 minute period prior to the start of the forum specifically for new attendees. Please join us for introductions and a brief overview of the forum format and purpose.
For over 20 years, Innosphere has been accelerating the success of high-impact science and technology-based startup and scaleup companies in Colorado. With locations in Fort Collins, Boulder, Denver, and Castle Rock, they continue to grow their presence year after year. They are a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization with a strong mission to create jobs and grow Colorado’s entrepreneurship ecosystem.
Rockies Venture Club (RVC) is one of the most active Angel Investor groups in the country, funding 25-30 companies annually. RVC offers investors, entrepreneurs, and community leaders over 140 opportunities to learn, invest and network throughout the year in Colorado.
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Pandemic Tech HyperAccelerator – Now accepting applications from Mentors
The *virtual* RVC Pandemic Tech HyperAccelerator is designed to identify and grow the most promising innovators that are addressing the direct and indirect social, health, business, education and economic impacts of this, and future pandemics. The Pandemic Tech HyperAccelerator works with companies that innovate in how we identify, mitigate, and respond to pandemics to become ready to raise venture capital. We focus on a breadth of themes, from healthcare and work to education, finance, and entertainment. One of the best ways to get involved with angel investing is through mentoring startups. Give back, share your expertise, and connect with others in the startup ecosystem.
Mentor Application Deadline – October 30, 2020 – Apply Now
Social Venture Circle (SVC):
SVC is a network that equips entrepreneurs, impact investors, and capacity-builders with connections, money, and expertise in order to build businesses that drive the NEXT economy: one that is regenerative, equitable and prosperous for all. Their educational resources provide a wide range of resource opportunities and cover a variety of topics.
SVC Upcoming Events
AFWERX:
AFWERX is the Air Force’s team of innovators who encourage and facilitate connections across industry, academia, and the military to create transformative opportunities and foster a culture of innovation. AFWERX accomplishes this with an approach that combines startup urgency with the largest pool of motivated talent in the world to uncover opportunities to improve Air Force capabilities, connect and engage the right stakeholders, and facilitate outcomes.
Apply to Small Business Innovation Research program – September 23 – October 22
Colorado Startups:
Whether you’re interested in meeting fellow founders and startup enthusiasts; Colorado Startups offers connections and resources to get you plugged into the ecosystem.
Techstars:
Techstars is the global platform for investment and innovation. We connect entrepreneurs, investors, corporations, and cities to create a more sustainable and inclusive world.
Upcoming Events
Catalyst Accelerator:
The Catalyst Accelerator’s Tech Collision event is sponsored by the Air Force Research Lab Space Vehicles Directorate, the Small Business Administration SBIR/STTR program, and Tech Warriors. Selected companies will pitch their space or space-related technology to a room of Government tech scouts and another room of Industry tech scouts. Day 3 will be a poster boarding and tech demonstration day open to the public.
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Startup Space is a portal into the Denver South entrepreneurial community and beyond. We use the Startup Space platform to announce upcoming events and connect entrepreneurs to resources throughout the region. Whether you’re a founder, an investor, a service provider, or just interested in engaging with our entrepreneurial community, Startup Space is where to connect to the Project Nexus community.
For questions and involvement inquiries please reach out to Director of Innovation Eric Byington at Eric@Denver-South.com
