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Innosphere Ventures

Name: Innosphere Ventures
Address: Fort Collins, CO, US
Telephone: +19702211301
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We believe that entrepreneurs change the world. We believe that startups create jobs. We believe tod Why? Innosphere has five goals:
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Innosphere creates long-term regional economic impact through efficient, personalized growth strategies for entrepreneurs in the cleantech, bioscience and software industries. By leveraging deep stakeholder relationships, both within Fort Collins and Colorado, the Innosphere offers clients access to a broad network of specialized resources creating a streamlined path to success. Innosphere is a 50

1c3 non-profit corporation formed to accelerate the success of high-impact scientific and technology startup companies and promote the development of a regional entrepreneurial ecosystem. Because every successful company begins with a passionate individual and an idea. Innosphere provides startup companies with resources such as assistance with raising capital, access and connections with academic and government institutions, a network of advisors and mentors, discounted professional service providers and educational and networking opportunities for realizing business success. The success rate of an incubated company is three times that of a non-incubated business. Incubated businesses also pay two to three times the average wage and feel rooted within a community once supported. These factors will assist Colorado to compete in a recessed economy, provide needed jobs, increase the tax base and maintain a vital community. Create new jobs at higher than average wages
2. Accelerate the creation of innovation-based startups and amount of capital raised in Colorado
3. Increase long-term success and sustainability of startups
4. Stimulate community involvement in assisting entrepreneurs
5. Increase awareness of the region as a hotbed of innovation and entrepreneurship

01/29/2024

The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) today announced that the Colorado-Wyoming Climate Resilience Engine (CO-WY Engine) is an inaugural NSF Regional Innovation Engine awardee! The CO-WY Engine will initially receive up to $15 million for the next two years, totaling up to $160 million over ten years. Through the NSF Engines program, NSF aims to expand the frontiers of technology and innovation, spur economic growth across the nation, and transform entire geographic regions into world-leading hubs of innovation.

The CO-WY Engine is a groundbreaking initiative led by Innosphere Ventures that will catalyze a series of significant outcomes to reshape the landscape of reliable climate technologies and economic development in Colorado and Wyoming. Spanning from environmental monitoring to predictive analytics, the CO-WY Engine will drive the development and commercialization of advanced climate-resilient technologies – technologies that will support communities and industries to monitor, mitigate, and adapt to climate challenges.

Forming the backbone of the CO-WY Engine is a diverse partnership network – spanning industry, academia, government and community sectors – with Key partners including research institutions, federal laboratories, regional economic development organizations, and policy and community groups.

To all of our partners, thank you again for being a part of our regional team that’s working to create consistent, reliable and trustworthy systems – we could not do it without you.

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11/09/2023

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11/09/2023

Innosphere Ventures Awarded $2 Million Grant by the U.S. Economic Development Administration to Propel Life Sciences Innovation Across 6 States.

In partnership with bioscience trade associations and universities across a 6-state region, Innosphere Ventures is honored to announce that we have been awarded a $2 million Build to Scale Venture Challenge grant from the Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation (OIE), part of the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA).

This grant will fuel our Regional Life Sciences Incubator over 3 years, paving the way for high-quality job growth, economic opportunity, and the support of the next generation of industry-leading companies in the life sciences sector.

“EDA is proud to partner with Innosphere Ventures to support life sciences entrepreneurship,” said Angela Martinez, Director of EDA’s Denver Regional Office. “This investment will help further the Regional Life Sciences Incubator by harnessing the strengths of research universities across six states to fuel transformative innovation, grow regional economies, and create high-value jobs.”

Our CEO, Mike Freeman, expressed his gratitude for U.S. EDA's support, stating, "We are immensely thankful for the EDA's belief in our mission. This grant enables us to drive innovation, strengthen the life sciences ecosystem, and create lasting economic impact not just locally but for the entire United States."

Partners of the Regional Life Sciences Incubation Program include non-profit trade associations that represent their state’s life sciences industries, including Bio Nebraska, BioUtah, and the local Colorado BioScience Association. University partners across the 6 states include Colorado State University (CSU) through CSU STRATA, the Medical University of South Carolina through the Zucker Institute for Innovation Commercialization, Texas Tech University through its Office of Research and Innovation, University of Colorado – Anshutz, University of Colorado Boulder – (CU Boulder), University of Nebraska-Lincoln – (UNL) through NUtech Ventures, University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNeMed Corporation), The University of New Mexico through UNM Rainforest Innovations, and the University of Utah’s Vice President for Research.

You can read the full article by following the link below.

https://innosphereventures.org/innosphere-ventures-awarded-2-million-grant-from-the-u-s-economic-development-administration-to-advance-life-sciences-innovation-across-6-states/

04/20/2023

Join us next week! Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grants are key ways that university spinouts and innovation firms fund the early development and commercialization of their technologies. To highlight this program's strategic use, the University of Colorado Boulder Center for Translational Research will host a dynamic, week-long lunchtime conference featuring experts across the Colorado and national innovation ecosystem.

April 24-28, noon-1:30 p.m.
Virtual April 24-27, in person April 28
Participants may register for individual days or for the full week.

Featuring: Mike Freeman (Innosphere Ventures), Angie Pollard (Eva Garland Consulting), Erik Pierstorff (National Science Foundation (NSF)), Xibin Wang (National Institutes of Health (NIH)), Eileen Chant (U.S. Department of Energy), Timothy Anderl (United States Air Force)

Learn more and register at: https://www.colorado.edu/venturepartners/what-we-do/funding/sbirsttr-week

04/12/2023

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of innovation and entrepreneurship as we celebrate the first cohort of the Colorado Life Sciences Incubation Program!

Join forces with Innosphere Ventures, Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) and Colorado BioScience Institute to witness the future of technology and life-saving breakthroughs firsthand. This exclusive event will feature the groundbreaking startups that have completed our 12-month program, all of whom are eager to share their stories of success with you. Hear from the founders themselves as they showcase the devices, technologies, and life-saving solutions that they're bringing to market.

Whether you're an industry insider or simply a curious innovator, you won't want to miss this opportunity to witness the power of entrepreneurship in action. So mark your calendars and join us for an evening that promises to be as exciting as it is informative!

Register for the event today by following the link below.

https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ejpn4c1d35657b4e&oseq=&c=&ch=

03/23/2023

At Innosphere Ventures, we are proud supporters of women in tech. We believe that diversity and inclusion are essential for innovation, creativity, and success in the tech industry. That's why we have been working hard to provide support, mentorship, and other opportunities to women-led startups in Colorado and beyond.

Women in tech have faced numerous challenges and barriers over the years, from implicit bias and discrimination to a lack of access to capital and resources. Despite these obstacles, women have made incredible contributions to the industry, driving innovation and shaping the future of technology.

We are proud to have supported many successful women-led startups over the years, and we are committed to continuing our efforts to promote diversity and inclusion in the tech industry. We believe that by supporting women in tech, we can help drive innovation, create new opportunities, and build a more vibrant and inclusive tech ecosystem for everyone.

If you're a woman-led startup looking for support and guidance, we invite you to learn more about our programs and services at Innosphere Ventures. Together, we can help build a brighter future for women in tech.

03/17/2023

Applications DUE 💥TODAY💥 MARCH 17 for the Colorado Life Sciences Incubation Program.

The program will offer founders who are developing or commercializing technologies, products, devices, and life-saving breakthroughs the combined expertise and insights of Innosphere, Colorado BioScience Association, and Colorado BioScience Institute

The program is designed for technical founders, startups from federal labs, university startups, and physician-entrepreneurs who are:

👉Early stage – pre-seed or seed stage
👉Located in Colorado
👉Launching a medical device, digital health, diagnostic, biotech, or pharmaceutical company
👉Looking for expert help in driving their life sciences innovation to market.
👉Seeking to be a part of a collaborative environment and supportive business climate for life sciences innovation

The application process is designed to be fast and easy. Please visit https://innosphereventures.org/lifesciences-program/ and click APPLY to download the application!

03/13/2023

As a semi-finalist in the EPIC Prize, we’ll be cheering on our cleantech startup OMC Hydrogen as they compete for more than $150k in prizes. 💸

You can register for the virtual event here: https://bit.ly/epic-showcase

03/10/2023

Last night's 25th Anniversary Celebration event was a success! You'll hear about the honored guests who received Innosphere's Founder awards in the coming weeks, but before we head into the weekend - we wanted to say thank you to Doug Bartlett for being such an "Ins-π-ring" role model for startups and a dedicated manager of our SAGE Advisory Group for Entrepreneurs.

How appropriate that Doug's birthday just happens to fall on Pi Day next week (3.14)! There isn't a better shirt to describe how you've influenced and inspired founders throughout the years. THANK YOU, Doug, and happy early birthday!

03/07/2023

Today, CU Boulder, Colorado State University, Colorado School of Mines, and Innosphere Ventures teamed up for meetings with the CO congressional delegation to highlight how they are partnering on new federal innovation opportunities. This is the first time research leadership for the three universities have joined forces on the Hill in a decade.

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