Most business owners in Colorado are leaving money on the table…not because the capital isn’t there, but because they don’t know about it. This workshop series is here to change that. Each session will explore different Colorado-specific capital opportunities that could make a serious difference in your business and how to apply for it. In […]
Ready to start a business? Here is everything you need to know to go from idea to launch. About This Event Thinking about starting a business in Colorado? Join us to learn what is required at the state and local levels. This class is for those who have already decided that entrepreneurship is right for […]
In this 5-week bootcamp, Colorado business owners will receive technical assistance to complete their application for state funding programs. Drop-in for a single session that you specifically need help on, or attend all 5-weeks and receive a “Capital Ready” certification along with all the tools needed to complete your application. Additional office hours available for […]
In this 5-week bootcamp, Colorado business owners will receive technical assistance to complete their application for state funding programs. Drop-in for a single session that you specifically need help on, or attend all 5-weeks and receive a “Capital Ready” certification along with all the tools needed to complete your application. Additional office hours available for […]
🎮 Gaming isn’t just entertainment. It’s changing the world. Video games have become one of the world’s most influential technologies - driving innovation, creativity, and new ways to solve meaningful challenges. Exponential Impact is proud to partner with the Catalyst Gaming Sandbox, giving students, educators, and independent developers the opportunity to build, experiment, and create […]
Startup Colorado and the Office of Just Transition have opened applications for the fall cohort of the Idea Factory accelerator 💡 We’re looking for former coal employees, as well as their family (spouses, dependents) and community members, to lead the way in creating new businesses that will sustain local economies for generations. Whether you have […]
West Slope Startup Week returns to Durango, October 5-9th, 2026! West Slope Startup Week is five days of connection, community, and collaboration. This is event is FREE! Registration is open. Explore more at www.westslopestartupweek.com. Current Timeline: June — Speakers apps are due on June 20! Apply now and join the lineup. July — Night Market […]
Join us on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 from 6-9PM for 'Outside City Limits', Startup Colorado's inaugural fundraiser dinner at the Powerhouse Science Center in Durango, CO. Taking place during WSSW 2026, this event will bring together key partners, investors, founders, and community leaders in celebration of Startup Colorado’s mission and future growth. Outside City Limits is where the […]
The Rural Creative Collective Night Market returns to West Slope Startup Week for its second year! Join us Wednesday evening at The Powerhouse in Durango for a lively celebration of rural creativity, entrepreneurship, and community. Browse handmade goods from rural artists, makers, and creative entrepreneurs, connect with the people behind the work, and get a […]
Colorado Capital Funding Opportunities Your Business May Be Missing Out On: Exploring State Funding Opportunities for Businesses Across Colorado Most business owners in Colorado are leaving money on the table. The capital exists. The problem is knowing where to find it and how to access it. This panel explores Colorado-specific funding opportunities that could make […]
Rural Women in Entrepreneurship is a monthly virtual community for women founders, creatives, and business support leaders across rural Colorado. Once a month, they show up for each other on Zoom. This October, the meetup is coming to West Slope Startup Week so the women already in the room can find each other in person. […]
We are pleased to invite you to The People's Festival: Celebrating Employee-Owned Businesses, a community festival hosted by the Rocky Mountain Employee Ownership Center (RMEOC) in celebration of Employee Ownership Month. This festival is designed to bring people together to celebrate employee-owned businesses in a vibrant and fun way! The EO Festival will take place on October […]