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

Startup Colorado is dedicated to building the ultimate ecosystem for rural entrepreneurship. By plugging into our network, you can expand your business connections beyond regional boundaries, linking up with other founders, mentors, funders, and business support organizations across the state. We also provide a wealth of free, on-demand resources to get you started with no muss, no fuss.

We are currently exploring new ways to connect our vibrant network of entrepreneurs and supporters. Sign up today to get involvled in our community, and to start receiving email updates, resources, and opportunities right away.

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02 July, 2026

Entrepreneurship is a Unifying Force

To Colorado’s Rural Founders: We talk a lot about building something out of nothing. Disrupting the status quo. Assuming risk without any guarantee of reward because we believe in something. […]

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17 June, 2026

14 Rural Founders Complete Idea Factory For Coal Transition Workers

This spring, Startup Colorado partnered with the Colorado Office of Just Transition (OJT) to launch a specialized cohort of our Idea Factory program, supporting coal transition workers as they explore […]

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11 June, 2026

From Dog Yogurt to Advanced Robotics: Rural Founders Pitch at June Demo Day

On June 3rd, our community gathered online for our third Demo Day showcase of the year. This event brought together ecosystem builders, funders, investors, mentors, and resource support providers—as well […]

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