We believe in the power of rural Colorado

At Startup Colorado, we believe that everyone should have the ability to start and scale a business in the place they call home. We’re here to help both entrepreneurs and ecosystem builders access the human, social, and financial capital they need to build thriving businesses. We do this via our online community, partnership development, storytelling, and curated business resources.

STARTUP: IT’S A VERB

What does startup mean to us?

Doing this type of work in rural Colorado demands a deep level of inclusivity and an awareness that starting something up is just that: it’s an action, a journey, and a life-cycle that exists outside of a specific industry or business model.

Startup could mean you’re building a scalable tech enterprise or a Main Street retail shop. It could also mean launching a new coworking space or a meetup event in your community. That’s why we serve both founders and the local startup ecosystem builders who support them. See how we can help you.

A RURAL STARTUP community

The Startup Colorado Community is the only online networking platform built for rural entrepreneurship. Expand your business network beyond regional boundaries by connecting with other founders, mentors, service providers, funders, and business support organizations across the state. The Startup Colorado Community also provides a ton of free, on-demand resources to get started with no muss, no fuss.

We’re upgrading our platform to better serve this vibrant network of entrepreneurs and supporters. Sign up today to be part of the new and improved community AND start receiving email updates, resources, and opportunities right away.

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Recent News

15 January, 2026

Why We’re Launching in the Colorado River Valley

Startup Colorado is launching a new series of founder-centric programs across the Colorado River Valley—from Aspen to Parachute—in partnership with the Colorado River Valley Economic Development Partnership and the Colorado […]

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08 January, 2026

Free Opportunities and Resources for Rural Founders in Q1 2026

Happy New Year, Rural Founders!  We hope you’re recharged and ready for a new year! Because 2026 is shaping up to be a big one. Across Colorado, entrepreneurs in all […]

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19 December, 2025

Rural Entrepreneurship Resonates on the World Stage

Startup Colorado was recently recognized at the Startup Ecosystem Stars 2025 Awards in Paris. Our Director of Content & Brand Strategy, Margaret Hedderman, attended the event and came away inspired […]

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