Startup Colorado will be at Colorado Startup Week this year, focused on an important segment of our work: Where Belonging Meets Business. Join three finalists of the Belonging Colorado and Startup Colorado Growth Challenge as they pitch their businesses:

Katie Kelly, KnowtifyED
Kyle Parker, SLED Outdoors
Nichole Argo, TogetherUp Institute

This high-energy showcase isn’t just about the awards—it’s about celebrating the vision, grit, and creativity that fuel rural entrepreneurship. Finalists will compete for funding and exposure, pitching to a panel of judges and a live audience.

Whether you’re an investor, fellow founder, community supporter, or just curious about the exciting companies emerging from Colorado’s rural regions, come and see see innovation in action.

At Startup Colorado, we see firsthand that when the business community is mobilized, it can be a powerful force for good. Our program at Colorado Startup Week is the result of our months-long Belonging Accelerator, in partnership with Belonging Colorado. We’re excited to showcase founders who are building strong companies while strengthening the communities around them—and to celebrate the important role that you and the ecosystem play in making that possible.