Colorado-Wyoming Climate Resilience Engine Launches Multifaceted Startup Support Program
The Colorado Wyoming Climate Resilience Engine (CO-WY Engine), funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation, is thrilled to announce the launch of its Engine-specific startup support program, aimed at empowering climate resilience startups across the Colorado and Wyoming region and the United States, and growing a diverse innovation ecosystem in the region. This program offers a range of tailored services designed to help startups address the challenges bringing climate technologies to market and drives commercial growth in the emerging climate resiliency marketplace. The Engine startup support program is one of many means the Engine will deploy to build and sustain a nationally leading ecosystem in climate resiliency.
The CO-WY Engine is committed to providing startups with the resources and guidance they need to reach their full potential. Our support services are designed to offer personalized assistance, expert advice, one-of-a-kind connections, and valuable funding opportunities. The startup program builds on more than 25 years of experience at Innosphere Ventures, the lead for the CO-WY Engine.
Our custom support engagements provide startups with personalized assistance from senior startup advisors. Whether you need market analysis, investor readiness, business planning, or partnership connections, our experts are here to address your unique needs. Additionally, our client engagement managers will guide startups through the program, ensuring you maximize the Engine’s benefits.
Other comprehensive startup services include:
- Customized, personal support
- Startup specific training
- Access to Engine R&D and Translation grant funding (for CO-WY based startups only)
- Introductions to Engine partners (Corporates, Universities, National Labs)
- Partially sponsored Internships
- Pilot opportunities
- Support for grant submission
- Expert Mentors and Advisors
- Investor introductions
- PR/Communications support
Recently, we have launched a Use-Inspired and Translation grant program. To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please visit https://www.co-wyengine.org/grants.
Capital access and investor readiness are top priorities in our support services. We focus on three key areas: non-dilutive capital, the CO-WY Engine grant program, and private capital access. For instance, we assist companies seeking non-dilutive funding, such as Colorado Advanced Industry Grants and SBIR matching in Wyoming. Additionally, the CO-WY Engine will run periodic grant processes for Colorado and Wyoming-based startups. We also facilitate access to private capital to ensure comprehensive support for our partners.
“We are excited to launch the CO-WY Engine’s Startup Support Program to help climate resilience startups navigate their journey from concept to commercialization. By offering tailored support, expert guidance, and capital access, we aim to drive innovation and make a significant impact in climate resiliency. Without National Science Foundation support this program would be unattainable.” said Mike Freeman CEO of CO-WY Engine.
Are you interested in applying to the CO-WY Engine startup services? Visit our website at https://www.co-wyengine.org/ to learn more and submit your application.
About CO-WY Climate Resilience Engine:
Led by Innosphere Ventures and funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), the CO-WY Engine is a collaborative initiative focused on driving innovation in climate resiliency and sustainability across the Colorado-Wyoming region. The CO-WY Engine brings together a diverse network of partners to develop and commercialize technologies that address critical environmental challenges, foster economic growth and enhance community well-being.
Visit www.co-wyengine.org for more information.