Startup resources in Colorado Springs
Startup Resources lists 37 resources for founders in Colorado Springs, as of , and the lists below show 23 of them by need. Colorado Springs is in Space Peak, the Colorado Startups region that also takes in Manitou Springs, Monument, Fountain, Woodland Park and Cascade. The lists cover accelerators and incubators, meetups and events, coworking spaces, investors, support programs and universities; most of the rest are service providers.
Accelerators and incubators
An accelerator is a mentor-led program for a company that is already building. An incubator helps founders test an idea, build a team and set up the company.
Accelerators
Accelerator programs at Catalyst Campus in Colorado Springs. The programs are for startups in space and national security technology. Each startup is paired with mission partners, mentors and experts.
Incubators
EPIIC Venture Attractor at UCCS
A university-based initiative at UCCS that helps early-stage startups in Colorado Springs. The startups work in sports and outdoors, health and human performance. Some work in property technology and space technology.
Accelerators, mentorship, workshops and community events for Colorado emerging tech founders. One is the XI Accelerator, which is cohort-based. It is for teams with an MVP ready to scale.
Where founders meet
Groups and events where founders learn, find cofounders and pitch. Startup events in Colorado lists the next events on the Colorado Startups event calendar.
Meetups and communities
A Colorado Springs blockchain and Bitcoin meetup. It has guest speakers and free learning programs. It also has round-table talks on cybersecurity, crypto and related tech. It has a monthly Bitcoin For Everyone session.
Colorado Springs Entrepreneurs Group
A Colorado Springs group for people who want to grow their businesses. Its members are entrepreneurs, small business owners and business service leaders.
Colorado Springs Open Source Users Group
A Colorado Springs open source user group. It holds monthly speaker meetups at the Pikes Peak Library District East Library. The meetups cover open source software, languages, frameworks and data tools.
In Startup Resources: Colorado Springs Open Source Users Group
Colorado Springs Technology Social Club
A Colorado Springs social club for tech workers and enthusiasts. It meets in person once a month. It has a Discord group for conversation between meetups.
In Startup Resources: Colorado Springs Technology Social Club
coloradosprings.js (Javascript User Group)
A Colorado Springs JavaScript meetup. It meets the last Wednesday of each month at Epicentral. It has tech talks, networking and time to share coding projects. It also has a Discord community.
In Startup Resources: coloradosprings.js (Javascript User Group)
Free cybersecurity events in Colorado Springs run by Flatiron School. The events are friendly to beginners.
A Colorado Springs startup community. It holds pitch nights on the third Thursday of each month. Teams pitch for community feedback and connections, from early idea to venture-ready.
Events, pitch nights and hackathons
Pitch event or demo day in Colorado Springs.
A nonprofit makerspace in Colorado Springs. Members of all skill levels use equipment and take classes.
Coworking spaces
Shared workspaces where founders rent a desk or an office.
A coworking space in downtown Colorado Springs. It is at Epicentral Main and The Carlton. It has day passes, memberships, dedicated desks, private offices, meeting rooms and social events.
A coworking space at the SCP Colorado Springs hotel. It has open work areas, private conference rooms and free wifi. Memberships add fitness, wellness and personal growth programs.
Investors
A listing is not a recommendation, so ask other founders about an investor before you pitch.
Seed and early rounds
A Colorado Springs private equity investor. It buys into established small and mid-sized businesses in the Pikes Peak Region. It focuses on job creation and economic impact.
Funding and support programs
Offices and programs that help local businesses start and grow. For statewide programs, see How to start a company in Colorado.
Catalyst Campus for Technology and Innovation
A Colorado Springs campus. It links startups, small businesses, workforce training and venture capital. It links them to the aerospace and defense industry. It is home to the Catalyst Accelerator.
In Startup Resources: Catalyst Campus for Technology and Innovation
Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC
A Colorado Springs chamber of commerce and economic development corporation. It helps businesses start, expand or relocate. Its resources for small business include the regional Small Business Development Center.
Venture Attractor's equity-free pre-accelerator in Colorado Springs. Early-stage startups work with a mentor and a cohort. Each startup leaves with an investor-grade pitch deck.
A SCORE chapter for Southern Colorado and the Western Slope. It offers free business mentoring and free or low-cost workshops. It serves entrepreneurs from Colorado Springs and Pueblo to Grand Junction.
Universities
Universities and colleges that Startup Resources lists as support for founders.
A liberal arts college in Colorado Springs. Students take one course at a time on the Block Plan. A short Block Break comes between blocks.
A Colorado Technical University campus in Colorado Springs. It offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in fields such as IT, computer engineering and electrical engineering. It also has blended class options.
The United States Air Force Academy
The Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. It prepares cadets to serve through academics that balance STEM with the arts and humanities, plus research and leadership training.
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
A public research university in Colorado Springs. It has undergraduate and graduate programs. It has doctoral and certificate programs too. It has some in engineering, applied science, nursing and health sciences.
In Startup Resources: University of Colorado Colorado Springs
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