University of Colorado Denver

The University of Colorado Denver is a comprehensive public research university and part of the University of Colorado System, serving a diverse urban student body from its downtown Denver campus. Located on the Auraria Campus, CU Denver offers co-located maker and prototyping labs, project-based studios, and industry-sponsored capstones that allow companies to prototype and validate solutions with faculty and student teams. Being in the city center places researchers minutes from corporate headquarters, startups, and public agencies for quick site access, user testing, and collaborative pilots across Metro Denver. Research is supported by competitive federal funding from NSF and NIH, with additional awards from agencies such as DOE and DoD, alongside state and industry partnerships. A dedicated technology transfer office and streamlined contracting help partners navigate IP, MTAs, NDAs, and licensing from first discussion to scale-up.