DBA - Soliro

CSU Strata is a private, nonprofit corporation, legally separate from the Colorado State University (CSU) System, that serves as a dba for the Colorado State University Research Foundation (CSURF). Founded in 1941, the organization supports the CSU System through intellectual property management, technology transfer, special project oversight, and strategic real estate services. Their technology transfer unit manages an active portfolio of over 800 inventions and 230 license agreements, helping faculty and researchers translate innovations into marketable products and services. Through initiatives like the Lab to Life Venture Studio, they provide incubation and venture creation services, including market research, business planning, and fundraising, to launch startups based on university research discoveries.

These services provide essential support for the development of the CSU System by managing regional, state, national, and international assets. By facilitating real estate development, commercial leasing, and financing services, they enable university campuses to achieve their unique missions. The organization’s work addresses significant challenges in fields such as agricultural innovation, climate change, and human and animal health, connecting academic research with industry leaders and commercial partners to create economic impact and meaningful global solutions.