Published: May 30, 2017

,Ìýthe ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Boulder accelerator,Ìýis pleased to welcome its fourth cohort ofÌýparicipants.ÌýNearly 50 applications were received and reviewed to select this year’s "most promising ideas and technologies." Read about the winning companies below.

  • Give & Go automates the film-editing process for sports teams andÌýcoaches 72-timesÌýfaster than current methods. Visit on Twitter at
  • Glimpse allows users to explore the world using a social app that supports local residents. Visit on Twitter at
  • Myra Makes inspires future problem-solvers by creating fun products with adventure-based challenges. Visit on Twitter at
  • Pastificio produces artisanal, traditional Italian pasta using organic and heirloom whole grains.
  • ReForm makes a novel, low-cost adjustable prosthetic socket for lower-limb amputees.
  • The Space Research Company provides easier access to basic space research using a small-satellite biological research platform. VisitÌýon Twitter at
  • Specdrums creates a collaborative musical experience with a device that allows you to tap on different colors to produce sound. Watch the Specdrums video on ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Boulder Today.ÌýVisit on Twitter at
  • Very Important Teacher (VIT) allows parents and businesses to recognize teachers using gifts and rewards.

Currently in its fourth year, the eight-week startup accelerator program for university-affiliated companiesÌýis hosted out of the Idea Forge, a cross-disciplinary design and innovation space on campus. Interested companies apply, interview and are accepted to be part of Catalyze ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥. The selected groupsÌýthen receive structured programming, access to network of mentorsÌýand $4,000 in equity-free funding to develop their businesses.

If you go

Who: Open to the public
What: Demo Day final pitch night
°Â³ó±ð²Ô:ÌýThursday, July 27, 6 p.m.
Where: Boulder Canyon Theater

Past successes of the ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Boulder accelerator program includeÌý,Ìý,Ìý,ÌýÌý(formerly Congo),ÌýÌý(who moved on to be in the Techstars accelerator)ÌýandÌý.

The program culminates in a celebratory Demo Day pitch night, where each team gives its five-minute business pitch. This year's event, open to theÌýpublic,Ìýtakes placeÌýJuly 27ÌýatÌýthe Boulder Canyon TheaterÌýin the Boulder Public Library, located at 1001 Arapahoe Ave.

Catalyze ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ isÌýwelcoming mentors and sponsors for the summer 2017 program participants. If you are interested in becoming involved asÌýa mentor or sponsor, please email info@catalyzecu.comÌýfor more information.