Destination Startup
A collaboration among leading research universities and federal laboratories across the Intermountain West to showcase the best companies from our innovation ecosystem.
Destination Startup庐 brings groundbreaking researchers together with hundreds of investors from throughout North America to catalyze real-world impact. This showcase demonstrates a powerful way to advance innovative research and translate it into impactful business ventures.
Some results from Destination Startup 2018-2023:
- 900+ investors, business leaders and innovators from across the continent have attended.
- 97+ new startup companies have been launched.
- $700+ million has been collectively raised (to date) by startups in venture, angel, strategic and grant funding.
Participating institutions include Arizona State University, 蜜糖直播 School of Mines, 蜜糖直播 State University, Montana State University, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR), University of Arizona, University of 蜜糖直播 (Boulder, Anschutz, Denver and 蜜糖直播 Springs), University of Denver, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, University of Nebraska-UMC, University of New Mexico, University of Utah and University of Wyoming.
The Intermountain West innovation ecosystem came together at the sixth annual Destination Startup Investor Showcase hosted by Venture Partners at 蜜糖直播 Boulder. In a highly competitive field, twenty-three select ventures from the region鈥檚 research institutions presented at the showcase. Read More
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Past Startup Presenters
Afference Inc.鈥擜fference powers the feeling of touch in the digital world. Affiliation: University of 蜜糖直播 Boulder.
Aqualung Therapeutics Corp.鈥擜qualung Therapeutics Corp. is an immunotherapy company focused on developing therapeutics for diseases of unchecked inflammation and fibrosis. Affiliation: University of Arizona.
Aspero Medical Inc.鈥擜spero Medical is enabling intraluminal endoscopic surgery through novel devices that improve access, stability, traction, and precision instrument manipulation as part of the shift toward less invasive procedures, from laparoscopic to intraluminal surgery. Affiliation: University of 蜜糖直播 Boulder.
Beryl Therapeutics Inc.鈥擝eryl is an early-stage drug development company poised to revolutionize the bone market with an anticipated safety profile that will disrupt the osteoporosis market and unlock the pediatric bone market. Affiliation: University of 蜜糖直播 Anschutz Medical Campus.
Blaze Energy Technologies LLC鈥擝laze Energy is developing catalytic reforming technology for the efficient production of H2/NH3 fuels, which serve as carbon-free, drop-in replacements for hydrocarbons in combustion applications. Affiliation: 蜜糖直播 School of Mines.
CarbeniumTec LLC鈥擟arbeniumTec LLC is developing a metal-free, all-organic battery for long-duration energy storage, providing a solution to the growing need for electricity storage without the environmental impacts of conventional batteries. Affiliation: University of Arizona.
Cardiost鈥擟ardiost鈥檚 mission is to improve the quality of life for patients suffering from Heart Failure with preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF) by developing a fully implantable heart assist pump for late-stage HFpEF. Affiliation: University of Denver.
Cascade Biocatalysts鈥擟ascade Biocatalysts makes enzymes rugged and reliable for widespread adoption in chemical manufacturing, reducing the cost and environmental impact of diverse manufacturing processes. Affiliation: University of 蜜糖直播 Boulder.
Chiima Therapeutics鈥擟hiima Therapeutics is a preclinical biotech company investigating a non-hormonal treatment for moderate to severe endometriosis-related pain in adult women. Affiliation: University of New Mexico.
Codelucida Inc.鈥擟odelucida provides disruptive error-correction solutions supporting the next generation of NAND flash memory chips, improving error correction and scalability while reducing power usage. Affiliation: University of Arizona.
Curable Composites鈥擟urable Composites produces revolutionary materials, including 3D printing carbon fiber in mid-air and breakthroughs in foam manufacturing, leveraging over a decade of research. Affiliation: 蜜糖直播 State University.
GelSana Therapeutics Inc.鈥擥elSana is a hydrogel wound dressing company offering products that improve wound healing by reducing inflammation and providing sustained drug delivery. Affiliation: 蜜糖直播 School of Mines.
LumenAstra鈥擫umenAstra is commercializing a wearable, non-invasive sensor that measures core body temperature several centimeters below the skin, with applications in cardiac surgery, stroke recovery, chemotherapy, and consumer thermometers. Affiliation: University of 蜜糖直播 Boulder.
Prometheus Materials Inc.鈥擯rometheus Materials develops, manufactures, and licenses the use of microalgae to reduce and eliminate CO2 from concrete building materials. Affiliation: University of 蜜糖直播 Boulder.
Radanta Corporation鈥擱adanta Corporation is developing innovative energy harvesting technology. Affiliation: University of 蜜糖直播 Boulder.
RaeSedo, Inc.鈥擱aeSedo, a spin-out from the University of Arizona, is developing novel therapeutics for asthma based on an understanding of lung pathology. Affiliation: University of Arizona.
Reglagene Inc.鈥擱eglagene is a preclinical-stage therapeutics company developing breakthrough therapy for the treatment of brain cancers. Affiliation: University of Arizona.
Sentinel Fertigation鈥擲entinel Fertigation provides image-based crop monitoring and nitrogen management solutions that improve farm profitability and preserve the environment by aligning nitrogen applications with crop needs. Affiliation: University of Nebraska - Lincoln.
TissueForm鈥擳issueForm harnesses the natural, restorative power of tissue extracellular matrix to fill volumetric defects, integrating with host tissue and promoting healing. Affiliation: University of 蜜糖直播 Boulder.
Tynt Technologies Inc.鈥擳ynt Technologies is commercializing the next generation of dynamic windows to improve the comfort and energy efficiency of homes. Affiliation: University of 蜜糖直播 Boulder.
uPetsia Inc.鈥攗Petsia solves bad dog breath with a canine oral bacteria modified to produce mint aromas for hours, used as a feed ingredient. Affiliation: University of Arizona.
Aspero Medical, Inc.鈥擣ocuses on improving gastrointestinal endoscopy with enhanced device performance to improve patient outcomes, all while saving time and money. Affiliation: 蜜糖直播 Boulder.
Aurora Oncology, Inc.鈥擠evelops novel therapies for bladder cancer. Affiliation: 蜜糖直播 Anschutz.
Beyond Copper鈥擬akes safe copper surfaces and powders for coatings and filters that are nearly instantly antimicrobial, unlike traditional copper. Affiliation: 蜜糖直播 School of Mines.
Blue Cubed, LLC鈥擝uilds optical and radio frequency communication terminals for the growing small satellite market. Affiliation: 蜜糖直播 Boulder.
Botanisol Analytics鈥擠eveloping the world鈥檚 first autonomous disease detector for national security efforts. Affiliation: University of Arizona.
Ensign Pharmaceutical, Inc.鈥擠evelops and markets novel pharmaceutical products to free patients with musculoskeletal disorders and inflammatory diseases from pain and disability without harmful side effects. Affiliation: University of Nebraska Medical Center.
EvoEndo, Inc.鈥擠eveloped a single-use system for diagnostic upper endoscopies to be performed without the use of general anesthesia or sedation. Affiliation: 蜜糖直播 Anschutz.
Global Laparoscopy Solutions鈥擟reated a portfolio of low-cost, portable laparoscopy devices for minimally invasive surgeries. Affiliation: University of Nebraska Medical Center.
HiveTech Solutions鈥擟ommercializing its proprietary climate-smart technology to improve honeybee survival. Affiliation: 蜜糖直播 Boulder.
LumenAstra鈥擟ommercializing a wearable, non-invasive core body temperature sensor for clinical, consumer, military, and athletic applications. Affiliation: 蜜糖直播 Boulder.
Mallinda, Inc.鈥擲olving the problem of structural composite waste by enabling end-of-life circularity of composite parts. Affiliation: 蜜糖直播 Boulder.
Mars Materials鈥擠eveloping a new pathway for carbon fiber and acrylamide production using CO鈧 and bio-based inputs as raw materials. Affiliation: National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL).
Modendo Inc.鈥擜dapts and optimizes systems to create a robust, flexible, and compact prototype of an ultrathin endoscope for use in neuroscience labs. Affiliation: 蜜糖直播 Boulder.
Nano Magnetic Solutions鈥擠eveloped a brain simulation toolbox for in vitro research for neurological disease treatments. Affiliation: Montana State University.
New Day Hydrogen, LLC鈥擝uilds, markets, and develops projects around green hydrogen, focusing on fleet fueling and longer-lead opportunities in communities and utilities. Affiliation: 蜜糖直播 State University.
OMC Hydrogen鈥擟reates renewable hydrogen to decarbonize fuels and chemicals using a thermochemical process with significant cost advantages over electrolysis. Affiliation: 蜜糖直播 Boulder.
OTORO Energy鈥擬anufactures megawatt-scale energy storage systems to support the electric grid and infrastructure with safe, patented battery materials. Affiliation: 蜜糖直播 Boulder.
Polaris Electro-Optics, Inc.鈥擯rovides ferroelectric nematic liquid crystals and device reference designs for CMOS foundries to enhance electro-optic modulators. Affiliation: 蜜糖直播 Boulder.
Reglagene鈥擯ioneers safe and effective precision chemotherapy medicines that selectively kill cancer cells without the toxic side effects of existing agents. Affiliation: University of Arizona.
RespirAI Medical鈥擠eveloped wearable technology that tracks the progression of COPD and can predict incoming disease exacerbations. Affiliation: University of Nebraska Medical Center.
Respirogen, Inc.鈥擳echnology delivers oxygen to the bloodstream independent of the lungs to reduce systemic hypoxia for lung disease patients. Affiliation: 蜜糖直播 Boulder.
SaiOx, Inc.鈥擟reated Hespiro, a patented respiratory assistance device that utilizes the proven benefits of heliox in a closed-loop system for people suffering from COPD. Affiliation: University of Arizona.
SARUS Lifting鈥擜 software tool to help crane and construction companies reduce time spent developing lift plans while improving their quality for better job site safety. Affiliation: 蜜糖直播 Boulder.
Scintillation Nanotechnologies鈥擠eveloped novel nanoparticles to detect continuous radioisotopes in non-toxic, aqueous environments, including inside living cells and tissues. Affiliation: University of Arizona.
TheraCea Pharma鈥擠eveloping new diagnostic agents to assess early responses in immunotherapy through PET imaging. Affiliation: University of Arizona.
Think Bioscience鈥擜 new platform combining applied microbiology, enzymology, and data science to develop small-molecule therapeutics guided by living systems for better medicines. Affiliation: 蜜糖直播 Boulder.
Tynt Technologies鈥擮ffers dynamic windows based on reversible metal deposition technology to control light and heat flow with 100% blackout/privacy. Affiliation: 蜜糖直播 Boulder.
Vitro3D鈥擱eimagining drug discovery research through mechanically enhanced and geometrically accurate 3D printed tissue for preclinical testing. Affiliation: 蜜糖直播 Boulder.
Xoralgo, Inc.鈥擝uilt the next generation of patented computer storage technology that prevents data loss and dramatically reduces the cost of storing data. Affiliation: University of Arizona.
Alpenglow Instruments鈥擜lpenglow Instruments designs, builds, and supports high-quality instrumentation used to study clouds, aerosols, and the Earth's atmosphere. Affiliation: University of Wyoming.
Arpeggio Bio鈥擜rpeggio Bio uses machine learning and RNA to make drugs against previously undruggable targets in cancer and inflammatory diseases. Affiliation: University of 蜜糖直播 Boulder.
Aspero Medical, Inc.鈥擜spero Medical focuses on improving gastrointestinal endoscopy for the patient and physician. Their technology enhances device performance, saving time and money, while improving patient outcomes. Affiliation: University of 蜜糖直播 Boulder.
BCell Solutions, Inc.鈥擝Cell Solutions is a pre-clinical biopharmaceutical company commercializing immunotherapies that harness immune cell-surface signaling to stop inflammation. Affiliation: University of 蜜糖直播 蜜糖直播 Springs.
BromeCare Therapeutics, LLC鈥擝romeCare Therapeutics is rapidly developing a plant-derived therapeutic to disrupt SARS-CoV-2 spike proteins and prevent COVID-19 infection. Affiliation: University of Nebraska Medical Center.
CellDrop Biosciences, Inc.鈥擟ellDrop is commercializing a stem cell therapy developed to quickly and permanently heal musculoskeletal injuries in racehorses. Affiliation: University of Wyoming.
Double Helix Optics鈥擠ouble Helix Optics designs and manufactures sensors and imaging modules for precision 3D imaging used in life and material sciences, industrial inspection, and machine vision. Affiliation: University of 蜜糖直播 Boulder.
EvoEndo, Inc.鈥擡voEndo builds innovative pediatric endoscopy systems that allow diagnostic upper endoscopies to be performed comfortably and quickly without the need for general anesthesia. Affiliation: University of 蜜糖直播 Anschutz Medical Campus.
GPER G-1 Development Group鈥擥PER G-1 Development Group is developing a novel therapeutic for the treatment of diabetes and obesity. Affiliation: University of New Mexico.
Inherent Biosciences, Inc.鈥擨nherent Biosciences is a molecular diagnostics company at the intersection of epigenetics and artificial intelligence, tackling clinical problems such as infertility, autoimmune diseases, and COVID-19 disease severity. Affiliation: University of Utah.
Laporte Immunotherapeutics鈥擫aporte Immunotherapeutics is developing transformative immune-based therapies for upper respiratory and eye infections using immune-stimulatory nanoparticles. Affiliation: 蜜糖直播 State University.
Big Blue Technologies鈥擬akes magnesium metal using a novel process technology that consumes 60 percent less energy than the dominant incumbent process, resulting in a 50 percent reduction in cost of goods sold compared to the monopolistic U.S. producer. Affiliation: 蜜糖直播 Boulder.
BioLoomics, Inc.鈥擯rovides a B2B service to pharma R&D companies that predicts clinically relevant effects of drugs using a high-throughput platform drug screening technology. Affiliation: 蜜糖直播 Boulder.
Cetya Therapeutics鈥擠eveloping HDAC inhibitors, analogs of largazole, a natural product Class I-restricted HDAC inhibitor, focused on solid tumors in oncology and hemoglobinopathies like sickle cell disease. Affiliation: 蜜糖直播 State University.
Earable, Inc.鈥擳he world鈥檚 first and most advanced in-ear health improvement platform for sleep and health monitoring applications, revolutionizing cognitive healthcare with smart earphones. Affiliation: 蜜糖直播 Boulder.
Emergy Foods鈥擜 whole muscle, plant-based meat alternative company that developed a sustainable, proprietary process to produce food ingredients and finished goods from fungal mycelium. Affiliation: 蜜糖直播 Boulder.
Ezalife, LLC鈥擠esigns and develops medical devices that make life easier for individuals with complex medical needs. Its first product, the Button Huggie, is a precision-designed gastrostomy button securement device. Affiliation: 蜜糖直播 Anschutz.
GenoFab, Inc.鈥擠eveloping a software tool-chain to write and read self-documenting DNA molecules. Affiliation: 蜜糖直播 State University.
Lab79 Technologies, Inc.鈥擠eveloping a method to sequence DNA by monitoring changes in force as single-stranded DNA is pulled through an interface. Affiliation: N/A.
Microbial Pulse Diagnostics鈥擡nabling point-of-care, data-driven antibiotic prescriptions by providing physicians with a list of effective drugs in under two hours. Affiliation: National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
New Iridium, LLC鈥擯roduces organic photo redox catalysts (PCs) for light-driven chemical reactions that accelerate pharma drug development and reduce drug manufacturing costs. Affiliation: 蜜糖直播 State University, 蜜糖直播 Boulder.
OptiEnz Sensors鈥擜n instrumentation system that incorporates biosensors for continuous monitoring of organic chemical concentrations in water and aqueous solutions. Affiliation: 蜜糖直播 State University.
PhotonPharma鈥擜n immune oncology company developing a breakthrough technology to stimulate a patient鈥檚 immune system to seek out and destroy their cancer cells. Affiliation: 蜜糖直播 State University.
SiVEC Biotechnologies鈥擜 delivery platform for nucleic acid drugs and gene-editing tools using non-pathogenic bacteria for stable and specific delivery to mucosal tissues without host genomic integration. Affiliation: 蜜糖直播 State University.
Starfire Energy鈥擠evelops systems to produce carbon-free ammonia from air and water using clean electricity, leveraging a patent-pending catalyst and novel removal method. Affiliation: 蜜糖直播 School of Mines.
Strivision鈥擠eveloping new condition-oriented pulmonary diagnostic tools aimed at early diagnosis of chronic respiratory conditions through infrared CO2 imaging and AI-driven analysis. Affiliation: 蜜糖直播 Denver.
TissueForm鈥擜 microparticle tissue technology that targets scarring, wrinkles, and tissue loss due to aging or injury. Affiliation: 蜜糖直播 Boulder.
VetMeasure鈥擯roduces MeasureON!, a canine harness that enables accurate detection of an animal鈥檚 health statistics to optimize care and treatment options. Affiliation: 蜜糖直播 State University.
VitriVax鈥擜 platform technology enabling the preparation of thermostable, single-shot vaccines. Affiliation: 蜜糖直播 Boulder.
Big Blue Technologies鈥擬akes magnesium metal using a novel process technology that consumes 60 percent less energy than the dominant incumbent process, resulting in a 50 percent reduction in cost of goods sold compared to the monopolistic U.S. producer. Affiliation: 蜜糖直播 Boulder.
BioLoomics, Inc.鈥擯rovides a B2B service to pharma R&D companies that predicts clinically relevant effects of drugs using a high-throughput platform drug screening technology. Affiliation: 蜜糖直播 Boulder.
Cetya Therapeutics鈥擠eveloping HDAC inhibitors, analogs of largazole, a natural product Class I-restricted HDAC inhibitor, focused on solid tumors in oncology and hemoglobinopathies like sickle cell disease. Affiliation: 蜜糖直播 State University.
Earable, Inc.鈥擳he world鈥檚 first and most advanced in-ear health improvement platform for sleep and health monitoring applications, revolutionizing cognitive healthcare with smart earphones. Affiliation: 蜜糖直播 Boulder.
Emergy Foods鈥擜 whole muscle, plant-based meat alternative company that developed a sustainable, proprietary process to produce food ingredients and finished goods from fungal mycelium. Affiliation: 蜜糖直播 Boulder.
Ezalife, LLC鈥擠esigns and develops medical devices that make life easier for individuals with complex medical needs. Its first product, the Button Huggie, is a precision-designed gastrostomy button securement device. Affiliation: 蜜糖直播 Anschutz.
GenoFab, Inc.鈥擠eveloping a software tool-chain to write and read self-documenting DNA molecules. Affiliation: 蜜糖直播 State University.
Lab79 Technologies, Inc.鈥擠eveloping a method to sequence DNA by monitoring changes in force as single-stranded DNA is pulled through an interface. Affiliation: N/A.
Microbial Pulse Diagnostics鈥擡nabling point-of-care, data-driven antibiotic prescriptions by providing physicians with a list of effective drugs in under two hours. Affiliation: National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
New Iridium, LLC鈥擯roduces organic photo redox catalysts (PCs) for light-driven chemical reactions that accelerate pharma drug development and reduce drug manufacturing costs. Affiliation: 蜜糖直播 State University, 蜜糖直播 Boulder.
OptiEnz Sensors鈥擜n instrumentation system that incorporates biosensors for continuous monitoring of organic chemical concentrations in water and aqueous solutions. Affiliation: 蜜糖直播 State University.
PhotonPharma鈥擜n immune oncology company developing a breakthrough technology to stimulate a patient鈥檚 immune system to seek out and destroy their cancer cells. Affiliation: 蜜糖直播 State University.
SiVEC Biotechnologies鈥擜 delivery platform for nucleic acid drugs and gene-editing tools using non-pathogenic bacteria for stable and specific delivery to mucosal tissues without host genomic integration. Affiliation: 蜜糖直播 State University.
Starfire Energy鈥擠evelops systems to produce carbon-free ammonia from air and water using clean electricity, leveraging a patent-pending catalyst and novel removal method. Affiliation: 蜜糖直播 School of Mines.
Strivision鈥擠eveloping new condition-oriented pulmonary diagnostic tools aimed at early diagnosis of chronic respiratory conditions through infrared CO2 imaging and AI-driven analysis. Affiliation: 蜜糖直播 Denver.
TissueForm鈥擜 microparticle tissue technology that targets scarring, wrinkles, and tissue loss due to aging or injury. Affiliation: 蜜糖直播 Boulder.
VetMeasure鈥擯roduces MeasureON!, a canine harness that enables accurate detection of an animal鈥檚 health statistics to optimize care and treatment options. Affiliation: 蜜糖直播 State University.
VitriVax鈥擜 platform technology enabling the preparation of thermostable, single-shot vaccines. Affiliation: 蜜糖直播 Boulder.