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Impact CU

President's I&E Initiative

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Inspiring leadership, creativity, and collaboration: an initiative that focuses on generating substantial real-world impact.

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Saliman

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"With a long history of engaging in local, state, national, international and cosmic level opportunities and challenges, CU leverages its vibrant innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystem, world class research, immersive educational opportunities, and private and public collaborations to pioneer transformative solutions. We are changing life as we know it and creating new possibilities for our future."

CU President Todd Saliman

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IMPACT SNAPSHOT

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293 startups launched

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753 inventions disclosed

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525 License and option agreements

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4.2 billion capital funding raised by startups

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146M Gross Revenue

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2,589 patents

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160+ I&E Courses

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17,000 students enrolled in I&E courses

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40,000 credit hours taken

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Quote from Massimo Ruzzene: We've witnessed the profound impact of innovation and entrepreneurship opportunities on student outcomes and Colorado's economy...

"We've witnessed the profound impact of innovation and entrepreneurship opportunities on student outcomes and Colorado's economy. Our goal is to ensure every student experiences innovation and entrepreneurship through courses, academic programs, research or experiential learning.”

  — Massimo Ruzzene, PhD, Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation and Dean of the Institutes, CU Boulder

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Quote from Thomas Flaig: Innovation is deeply ingrained in our culture at the CU Anschutz Medical Campus.  Our research community closely...

“Innovation is deeply ingrained in our culture at the CU Anschutz Medical Campus. Our research community closely collaborates with our hospital affiliates, CU Innovations and other community partners to translate discoveries into innovations that improve human health and well-being.

  Thomas Flaig, MD, Vice Chancellor for Research, Anschutz Medical Campus

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Quote from Jessi L. Smith: o	Empowering and equipping the next generation of innovative problem solvers and entrepreneurs is so important that we put it in the name of our innovation degree...

Empowering and equipping the next generation of innovative problem solvers and entrepreneurs is so important that we “put it in the name of our innovation degree.” The synergy among students, faculty, and community partners results in cutting edge insights, new discoveries, and new ways of knowing and doing that will - and are – transforming the future.

  — Jessi L. Smith, Ph.D., Vice Provost for Research, UCCS

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Quote from Phillip De Leon: Innovation and entrepreneurship are essential components for a strong Colorado economy and future. The CU system of universities provides a fertile ground...

"Innovation & entrepreneurship are essential components for a strong Colorado economy and future. The CU system of universities provides a fertile ground for faculty and students to explore their ideas and passions for innovation & entrepreneurship while leveraging the state’s strong eco-system to support emerging startups and businesses.”

 — Phillip De Leon, PhD, Associate Vice Chancellor for Research and Chief Research Officer, CU Denver

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CU Innovation & Entrepreneurship Report

2023 Report link

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THE REPORT - FINDINGS, CHALLENGES, AND OPPORTUNITIES

Innovation and entrepreneurship (“I&E”) is an engine which increasingly powers student success, recruits top talent, attracts major donations, and heightens the impact of faculty researchers. Many individuals across the University of Colorado system, particularly in recent decades, have embraced new ventures and entrepreneurial thinking as ways to unleash the university’s potential to translate its best insights into favorable social and economic impact for Colorado, the nation, and the world.

Read the full report