ֱ Startups News /venturepartners/ en ֱ researchers to compete for share of $1.25M in grant funding to bring bio- and physical-sciences innovations to market /venturepartners/2024/10/02/internal-news/cu-researchers-compete-share-125m-grant-funding-bring-bio-and-physical-sciences <span>ֱ researchers to compete for share of $1.25M in grant funding to bring bio- and physical-sciences innovations to market</span> <span><span>Daniel Corbin …</span></span> <span><time datetime="2024-10-02T10:13:05-06:00" title="Wednesday, October 2, 2024 - 10:13">Wed, 10/02/2024 - 10:13</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/venturepartners/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2024-10/LVC%20Thumbnail%20for%20article%20100224b.png?h=04d92ac6&amp;itok=PJNjyAxm" width="1200" height="600" alt="Lab Venture Challenge"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/venturepartners/taxonomy/term/12"> ֱ Startups News </a> <a href="/venturepartners/taxonomy/term/398"> Technology and Discovery News </a> <a href="/venturepartners/taxonomy/term/361"> Venture Partners News </a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p class="lead" dir="ltr"><span>Fourteen teams of University of ֱ entrepreneurs, faculty researchers and graduate student innovators will compete for a combined $1.25 million in startup funding grants in this year’s&nbsp;</span><a href="/venturepartners/lab-venture-challenge" rel="nofollow"><span><strong>Lab Venture Challenge (LVC) Showcases</strong></span></a><span>. Judges from Venture Partners at ֱ Boulder’s entrepreneurial network will hear Shark Tank-style pitches across two nights, one for innovations in biosciences and another for physical sciences and engineering.</span></p><div class="ucb-box ucb-box-title-hidden ucb-box-alignment-right ucb-box-style-fill ucb-box-theme-lightgray"><div class="ucb-box-inner"><div class="ucb-box-title">&nbsp;</div><div class="ucb-box-content"><h2>2024 LVC Showcases</h2><p class="lead"><strong>Physical Sciences Showcase: Wednesday, Oct. 23, 5:30-8 p.m.</strong></p><p class="lead"><strong>Biosciences Showcase: Thursday, Oct. 24, 5:30-8 p.m.</strong></p><p class="lead"><a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/brSdQCFqMz7gjmqHA" rel="nofollow"><strong>Founder Central by Sweater</strong></a>, 2000 Central Ave #100, Boulder</p><p><a class="ucb-link-button ucb-link-button-blue ucb-link-button-full ucb-link-button-regular" href="/venturepartners/node/288" rel="nofollow"><span class="ucb-link-button-contents">Learn More and Register</span></a></p></div></div></div><p dir="ltr"><span>Through LVC, top innovators from ֱ Boulder, Denver and ֱ Springs compete for grants of up to $125,000. LVC supports projects that address a commercial need, have a clear path to a compelling market and have strong scientific support. The LVC grants are funded by the&nbsp;</span><a href="https://oedit.colorado.gov/" rel="nofollow"><span><strong>ֱ Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) Advanced Industries Program</strong></span></a><span>, as well as Venture Partners and the Chancellor’s Innovation Fund.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>LVC is run by Venture Partners, one of the university’s commercialization arms and a central resource for researchers who wish to translate their work into impactful business and social ventures. LVC finalists are working and collaborating with Venture Partners on their&nbsp;</span><a href="/venturepartners/path-commercialization" rel="nofollow"><span><strong>path to commercialization</strong></span></a><span>.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>“At this early stage, funding is essential, but can be a challenge to obtain,“ said Joshua Bennett, director of LVC and senior licensing manager at Venture Partners. “All of these teams have promising innovations ready to launch new businesses. LVC is a unique opportunity for those innovators to receive that vital funding, and we’re proud to work with the State of ֱ to make it happen..”</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>To date, LVC has funded 107 projects through 54 new deep-tech startup companies, which collectively have raised over $349 million in follow-on financing.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Members of the entrepreneurial and university communities are invited to attend the LVC Showcases to enjoy good food, network and see which teams will walk away with $125,000 of funding.</span></p><p><span>This year’s LVC was additionally made possible by&nbsp;</span><a href="https://bhgrlaw.com/" rel="nofollow"><span><strong>Berg Hill Greenleaf Ruscitti LLP</strong></span></a><span>,&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.wsgr.com/en/" rel="nofollow"><span><strong>Wilson Sonsini</strong></span></a>, <a href="https://www.cooley.com/" rel="nofollow"><strong>Cooley</strong></a> and <a href="https://www.cozen.com/offices/denver" rel="nofollow"><strong>Cozen O'Connor</strong></a>.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><h2>2024 Physical Sciences Finalists</h2><div><div><div><div><h3><span>Colexible</span></h3><p><span>Colexible's liquid metal printed circuit board technology offers deformable, stretchable and affordable electronic assemblies that address the challenges that current rigid PCBs face with emerging technologies, such as wearable electronics, virtual/augmented reality and collaborative robots.</span></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jianliang-xiao-03614671/" rel="nofollow"><span><strong>Jianliang Xiao</strong></span></a><i class="fa-brands fa-linkedin fa-xs">&nbsp;</i>&nbsp;(<a href="/mechanical/jianliang-xiao" rel="nofollow"><strong>ֱ Boulder Paul M. Rady Mechanical Engineering</strong></a>): PI</li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cj-whelan3/" rel="nofollow"><span><strong>C.J. Whelan</strong></span></a><i class="fa-brands fa-linkedin fa-xs">&nbsp;</i>&nbsp;(<a href="/venturepartners/opportunities-and-events/embark-deep-tech-startup-creator" rel="nofollow"><strong>ֱ Boulder Embark EIR</strong></a>): CEO</li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kris-obernyer/" rel="nofollow"><span><strong>Kris Obernyer</strong></span></a><i class="fa-brands fa-linkedin fa-xs">&nbsp;</i>: Chief Product Officer</li></ul><div><div><h3>EcoValeric Innovations</h3><p>EcoValeric's invention is an electrochemical process that converts biomass-based levulinic acid into 4-hydroxyvaleric acid (HVA), a versatile intermediate for producing biodegradable plastics, biofuels and green solvents. This scalable, renewable process reduces reliance on fossil fuels while enhancing sustainability. <a href="https://ecovaleric.com/" rel="nofollow"><strong>Visit EcoValeric's website</strong></a></p><ul><li><a href="https://linkedin.com/in/robertaleao" rel="nofollow"><strong>Roberta Leão</strong></a><i class="fa-brands fa-linkedin fa-xs">&nbsp;</i>&nbsp;(<a href="/venturepartners/opportunities-and-events/embark-deep-tech-startup-creator" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="fc3e2b60-233e-49b0-ad58-49b487588eff" data-entity-substitution="canonical" rel="nofollow" title="Embark Deep Tech Startup Creator"><strong>ֱ Boulder Embark EIR</strong></a>): CEO, LVC Pitch Presenter</li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-holewinski-03785631/" rel="nofollow"><strong>Adam Holewinski</strong></a><i class="fa-brands fa-linkedin fa-xs">&nbsp;</i>&nbsp;(<a href="/chbe/adam-holewinski" rel="nofollow"><strong>ֱ Boulder Chemical and Biological Engineering</strong></a>): PI</li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/f-willian-s-lucas-351709b4/" rel="nofollow"><strong>Will Lucas</strong></a><i class="fa-brands fa-linkedin fa-xs">&nbsp;</i>: CTO</li></ul><div><div><h3>InfraInform</h3><p><span>I2M-B is an end-to-end AI-based software tool that integrates cutting-edge temporal deep learning techniques with novel operations research methodologies to address the lack of an optimized, predictive and proactive approach for cost-efficient bridge and culvert maintenance planning.</span></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/farnoush-banaei-kashani-3614454/" rel="nofollow"><span><strong>Farnoush Banaei-Kashani</strong></span></a><i class="fa-brands fa-linkedin fa-xs">&nbsp;</i><span>&nbsp;(</span><a href="https://engineering.ucdenver.edu/departments/computer-science-and-engineering" rel="nofollow"><span><strong>ֱ Denver Computer Science and Engineering</strong></span></a><span>): Co-PI, LVC Pitch Presenter</span></li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/moatassem-abdallah-9b562530" rel="nofollow"><span><strong>Moatassem Abdalla</strong></span></a><i class="fa-brands fa-linkedin fa-xs">&nbsp;</i>&nbsp;(<a href="https://engineering.ucdenver.edu/departments/civil-engineering" rel="nofollow"><strong>ֱ Denver Civil Engineering</strong></a>): Co-PI, LVC Pitch Presenter</li><li><strong>Kevin Rens</strong>: <span>Co-Investigator, Subject Matter Expert (SME)</span></li></ul><div><div><h3>Mode-Locked Laser Technology</h3><p>This groundbreaking mode-locked laser technology overcomes the limitations of existing systems and is suitable for harsh environments. These systems excel in applications that require the best phase noise performance in a small and efficient device. Applications include PNT and RF instrumentation.</p><ul><li><strong>Thomas R. Schibli</strong> (<a href="/physics/thomas-schibli" rel="nofollow"><strong>ֱ Boulder Physics</strong></a>): PI, LVC Pitch Presenter</li><li><a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fsingerchris&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cdaniel.leonard%40ֱ.EDU%7Ce640465c0ec84cbe420008dce18ad070%7C3ded8b1b070d462982e4c0b019f46057%7C1%7C0%7C638633233548657593%7ֱnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=8yzUUKnJH1XEDjTzg8dsyr7bN4E9DkGshU1b2SLRb5E%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="nofollow"><strong>Chris Singer</strong></a><i class="fa-brands fa-linkedin fa-xs">&nbsp;</i>&nbsp;(Alum: ֱ Boulder <a href="/business/" rel="nofollow"><strong>Business</strong></a>):<strong> </strong>Business Development</li><li><strong>Christopher B. Oei:</strong> Product Design, Advanced Manufacturing</li></ul><div><div><h3>OsmoPure Technologies</h3><p>OsmoPure is introducing a membrane for ultrapure water production tailored to the stringent demands of electronics, aerospace and green hydrogen sectors. The technology uses distillation driven by pressure, rather than heat, to produce high-purity product water with ten times higher energy efficiency. <a href="https://www.osmopuretechnologies.com/" rel="nofollow"><strong>Visit the OsmoPure website</strong></a></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kian-lopez-45089a128/" rel="nofollow"><strong>Kian Lopez</strong></a><i class="fa-brands fa-linkedin fa-xs">&nbsp;</i>&nbsp;(PhD student, <a href="/chbe/" rel="nofollow"><strong>ֱ Boulder Chemical and Biological Engineering</strong></a>): CEO, LVC Pitch Presenter</li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-straub-8137156a/" rel="nofollow"><strong>Anthony Straub</strong></a><i class="fa-brands fa-linkedin fa-xs">&nbsp;</i>&nbsp;(ֱ Boulder Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering): Principal Investigator (PI)</li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadia-jorgenson/" rel="nofollow"><strong>Nadia Jorgenson</strong></a><i class="fa-brands fa-linkedin fa-xs">&nbsp;</i>&nbsp;(PhD candidate, ֱ Boulder Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering): Director of R&amp;D</li></ul><div><div><h3>WHISPER Energy</h3><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/whisper-energy" rel="nofollow"><span><strong>WHISPER Energy</strong></span></a><span>&nbsp;is a wireless, battery-free sensor platform for smart buildings. It uses machine learning to cut energy consumption by 30%+, providing real-time data to optimize energy use and reduce emissions. Developed with a $2 million ARPA-E grant, it advances zero emissions economically and efficiently. </span><a href="/venturepartners/www.whisperenergy.io" rel="nofollow"><span><strong>Visit the WHISPER website</strong></span></a></p><ul><li><a href="https:/linkedin.com/in/galenwilliams" rel="nofollow"><span><strong>Galen Williams</strong></span></a><i class="fa-brands fa-linkedin fa-xs">&nbsp;</i><span>&nbsp;(</span><a href="/venturepartners/opportunities-and-events/embark-deep-tech-startup-creator" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="fc3e2b60-233e-49b0-ad58-49b487588eff" data-entity-substitution="canonical" rel="nofollow" title="Embark Deep Tech Startup Creator"><span><strong>ֱ Boulder 2023 Embark EIR</strong></span></a><span>): Co-Founder and CEO</span></li><li><span><strong>Gregor P. Henze</strong>&nbsp;(</span><a href="/ceae/gregor-p-henze" rel="nofollow"><span><strong>ֱ Boulder Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering</strong></span></a><span><strong>, </strong></span><a href="/rasei/gregor-henze" rel="nofollow"><span><strong>RASEI</strong></span></a>)<span>: PI and Co-Founder</span></li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerryconroy" rel="nofollow"><strong>Gerry Conroy</strong></a><i class="fa-brands fa-linkedin fa-xs">&nbsp;</i>: Technical Lead&nbsp;and Advisor</li></ul><div><div><h3>Tierra Metrics</h3><p>Tierra Metrics' novel high-spatial density sensor innovation will enable real-time characterization of the soil nitrogen cycle which will help growers, land managers and others to improve efficiency and profitability, as well as improve soil health and mitigate greenhouse gas emissions. <a href="https://www.tierrametrics.net/" rel="nofollow"><strong>Visit the Tierra Metrics website</strong></a></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregory-l-whiting/" rel="nofollow"><strong>Gregory Whiting</strong></a><i class="fa-brands fa-linkedin fa-xs">&nbsp;</i>&nbsp;(<a href="/mechanical/gregory-l-whiting" rel="nofollow"><strong>ֱ Boulder Paul M. Rady Mechanical Engineering</strong></a>): PI, LVC Pitch Presenter</li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-sharpe-75597585/" rel="nofollow"><strong>Taylor Sharpe</strong></a><i class="fa-brands fa-linkedin fa-xs">&nbsp;</i>&nbsp;(ֱ Boulder Paul M. Rady Mechanical Engineering) Chief Engineer</li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/whendee-silver-b297a7292/" rel="nofollow"><strong>Whendee Silver</strong></a><i class="fa-brands fa-linkedin fa-xs">&nbsp;</i>: Co-Founder</li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ana-claudia-arias-b5a324/" rel="nofollow"><strong>Ana Claudia Arias</strong></a><i class="fa-brands fa-linkedin fa-xs">&nbsp;</i>: Co-Founder</li></ul><h2>2024 Biosciences Finalists</h2><div><div><div><div><h3><span>Aatxe Therapeutics</span></h3><p><span>Aatxe Therapeutics enhances the structural adaptability of cyclic peptides, improving their ability to bind, inhibit and access challenging intracellular targets. This unique platform unlocks new opportunities for treating complex diseases and improving patient outcomes.</span></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/makenna-morck/" rel="nofollow"><span><strong>Makenna Morck</strong></span></a><i class="fa-brands fa-linkedin fa-xs">&nbsp;</i>&nbsp;(<a href="/venturepartners/opportunities-and-events/embark-deep-tech-startup-creator" rel="nofollow"><strong>ֱ Boulder Embark EIR</strong></a>): CEO, LVC Pitch Presenter</li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alecsantiago/" rel="nofollow"><strong>Alec Santiago</strong></a><i class="fa-brands fa-linkedin fa-xs">&nbsp;</i>&nbsp;(ֱ Boulder Embark EIR): COO, LVC Pitch Presenter</li><li><span>Michael Stowell (</span><a href="/mcdb/michael-stowell" rel="nofollow"><span><strong>ֱ Boulder Molecular, Cellular &amp; Developmental Biology</strong></span></a><span>): PI</span></li></ul><div><div><h3>Codebreaker</h3><p>Codebreaker is building a platform for generating variant genomes at scale in an AI&nbsp;framework that drives variant genome design and machine learning to generate significance maps broadly across human&nbsp;disease and drug response.</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-layer-bab6bb69/" rel="nofollow"><strong>Ryan Layer</strong></a><i class="fa-brands fa-linkedin fa-xs">&nbsp;</i>&nbsp;(<a href="/biofrontiers/ryan-layer" rel="nofollow"><strong>BioFrontiers Institute</strong></a>: PI, LVC Pitch Presenter</li><li><div><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-t-gill-9388238/" rel="nofollow"><strong>Ryan T. GIll</strong></a><i class="fa-brands fa-linkedin fa-xs">&nbsp;</i>: CEO</div></li><li><div><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanya-warnecke-22913011/" rel="nofollow"><strong>Tanya Warnecke</strong></a><i class="fa-brands fa-linkedin fa-xs">&nbsp;</i>: CTO</div></li><li><div><strong>Jordan Abbott:</strong> KOL-Collaborator</div></li></ul><div><div><h3>Entangl3d</h3><p>Entangl3d is transforming spine surgery with a groundbreaking 3D printing platform that produces strong, bioadhesive hydrogels. Easily deployable without tissue damage, our hydrogels will reinforce intervertebral discs to prevent reherniation and degeneration.</p><ul><li><a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fmatthew-davidson-05352bb9%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cdaniel.leonard%40ֱ.EDU%7C1277cbbd73714640698908dce1984f5e%7C3ded8b1b070d462982e4c0b019f46057%7C1%7C0%7C638633291498923286%7ֱnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=6W3YtrHOXBB%2B4xaxI5caXQ4ZzCK%2F3j3TWU%2BGKs0EX%2Bc%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="nofollow"><strong>Matt Davidson</strong></a><i class="fa-brands fa-linkedin fa-xs">&nbsp;</i>&nbsp;(<a href="/chbe/" rel="nofollow"><strong>ֱ Boulder Chemical and Biological Engineering</strong></a>, <a href="/biofrontiers/" rel="nofollow"><strong>BioFrontiers Institute</strong></a>): PI, Co-Founder, CEO, LVC Pitch Presenter</li><li><strong>Jason Burdick </strong>(ֱ Boulder Chemical and Biological Engineering, <a href="/biofrontiers/jason-burdick" rel="nofollow"><strong>BioFrontiers Institute</strong></a>)<strong>: </strong>Co-Founder</li></ul><h3><span><strong>Flari Tech</strong></span></h3><div><div><p>Flari Tech is building a laser-based breathalyzer to detect lung cancer noninvasively and rapidly with high sensitivity. Powered by ֱ's Nobel Prize-winning optical frequency comb, it would empower healthcare providers, patients and researchers in lung cancer prevention, treatment and monitoring. <a href="/venturepartners/investors-partners/startup-portfolio/flari-tech-inc" rel="nofollow"><strong>Read more about Flari</strong></a></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/xinyao/" rel="nofollow"><strong>Eva Yao</strong></a><i class="fa-brands fa-linkedin fa-xs">&nbsp;</i>&nbsp;(<a href="/venturepartners/opportunities-and-events/embark-deep-tech-startup-creator" rel="nofollow"><strong>ֱ Boulder 2023 Embark EIR</strong></a>): CEO, LVC Pitch Presenter</li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jun-ye-57aa3088" rel="nofollow"><strong>Jun Ye</strong></a><i class="fa-brands fa-linkedin fa-xs">&nbsp;</i>&nbsp;(<a href="/physics/jun-ye" rel="nofollow"><strong>ֱ Boulder Physics</strong></a>, <a href="https://jila.colorado.edu/yelabs/people/ye" rel="nofollow"><strong>JILA</strong></a>): PI</li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/qizhong-liang-323439312/" rel="nofollow"><strong>Qizhong Liang</strong></a><i class="fa-brands fa-linkedin fa-xs">&nbsp;</i>&nbsp;(PhD candidate, ֱ Boulder Physics, JILA): Technical Lead</li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/apoorva-bisht-227419241/" rel="nofollow"><strong>Apoorva Bisht</strong></a><i class="fa-brands fa-linkedin fa-xs">&nbsp;</i>&nbsp;(PhD student, ֱ Boulder Physics, JILA): Research Assistant</li></ul><div><div><h3><span>IntraLumenus</span></h3><p>Let’s never cut open a patient again. <span>IntraLumenus</span> is a treaded robotic capsule endoscope that travels through the colon under its own power, provides localization and mapping, and dual channel tool access, enabling colorectal procedures to be performed intraluminally, or from within the colon.</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessesheppard/" rel="nofollow"><strong>Jesse M. Sheppard</strong></a><i class="fa-brands fa-linkedin fa-xs">&nbsp;</i>&nbsp;(<a href="/venturepartners/opportunities-and-events/embark-deep-tech-startup-creator" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="fc3e2b60-233e-49b0-ad58-49b487588eff" data-entity-substitution="canonical" rel="nofollow" title="Embark Deep Tech Startup Creator"><strong>ֱ Boulder Embark EIR</strong></a>): CEO, LVC Pitch Presenter</li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-rentschler-533822/" rel="nofollow"><strong>Mark Rentschler</strong></a><i class="fa-brands fa-linkedin fa-xs">&nbsp;</i>&nbsp;(<a href="/mechanical/mark-rentschler" rel="nofollow"><strong>ֱ Boulder Paul M. Rady Mechanical Engineering</strong></a>): PI</li></ul><div><div><h3>SteriO3</h3><p>Peroxide Enhanced Germicidal Irradiation (PEGI) provides rapid, low-resource sterilization of microbial contaminants. With adaptable configuration capabilities, PEGI will be engineered into compact, portable units for low-temperature sterilization of surgical equipment, including 3D-printed implants. <a href="https://sterio3.com/" rel="nofollow"><strong>Visit the SteriO3 website</strong></a></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmalee-biesiada-959969b1/" rel="nofollow"><strong>Emmalee Biesiada</strong></a><i class="fa-brands fa-linkedin fa-xs">&nbsp;</i>&nbsp;(<a href="/ceae/" rel="nofollow"><strong>ֱ Boulder Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering</strong></a>): Principal Investigator (PI), LVC Pitch Presenter</li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-hughes-executive-leader/" rel="nofollow"><strong>Steve Hughes</strong></a><i class="fa-brands fa-linkedin fa-xs">&nbsp;</i>: CEO&nbsp;</li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-hernandez-0a60122a0/" rel="nofollow"><strong>Mark Hernandez</strong></a><i class="fa-brands fa-linkedin fa-xs">&nbsp;</i>&nbsp;(ֱ Boulder Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering): Chief Scientific and Project Advisor&nbsp;</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>Fourteen teams of University of ֱ entrepreneurs, faculty researchers and graduate student innovators will compete for a combined $1.25 million in startup funding grants in this year’s&nbsp;Lab Venture Challenge (LVC) Showcases. Judges from Venture Partners at ֱ Boulder’s entrepreneurial network will hear Shark Tank-style pitches across two nights, one for innovations in biosciences and another for physical sciences and engineering.</div> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Off</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle large_image_style"> <img loading="lazy" src="/venturepartners/sites/default/files/styles/large_image_style/public/2024-10/LVC%20article%20title%20image%20100124.png?itok=UZ9hMb3H" width="1500" height="844" alt="Lab Venture Challenge"> </div> </div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Wed, 02 Oct 2024 16:13:05 +0000 Daniel Corbin Leonard 2354 at /venturepartners How carbon-storing hempcrete is revolutionizing sustainable construction /venturepartners/2024/09/26/external-news/how-carbon-storing-hempcrete-revolutionizing-sustainable-construction <span>How carbon-storing hempcrete is revolutionizing sustainable construction</span> <span><span>Daniel Corbin …</span></span> <span><time datetime="2024-09-26T12:12:11-06:00" title="Thursday, September 26, 2024 - 12:12">Thu, 09/26/2024 - 12:12</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/venturepartners/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2024-09/Nick%20Manuzak%20article%20093024.png?h=e2ab5217&amp;itok=sLRIyexy" width="1200" height="600" alt="Nick Manuzak"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/venturepartners/taxonomy/term/251"> Advanced Materials </a> <a href="/venturepartners/taxonomy/term/12"> ֱ Startups News </a> <a href="/venturepartners/taxonomy/term/525"> Climate, Energy &amp; Sustainability </a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>Leeds School of Business—ֱ Boulder alum Nick Manuzak is one of the 2024 Entrepreneurs in Residence in the Embark Deep Tech Startup Creator, leading an innovative venture focused on integrating carbon-storing hempcrete into modern construction to revolutionize sustainable building practices.</div> <script> window.location.href = `/business/deming/news/2024/09/24/building-future-how-carbon-storing-hempcrete-revolutionizing-sustainable-construction`; </script> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Off</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Thu, 26 Sep 2024 18:12:11 +0000 Daniel Corbin Leonard 2346 at /venturepartners Infleqtion secures $1M grant to advance quantum software /venturepartners/2024/09/25/infleqtion-secures-1m-grant-advance-quantum-software <span>Infleqtion secures $1M grant to advance quantum software</span> <span><span>Daniel Corbin …</span></span> <span><time datetime="2024-09-25T13:00:02-06:00" title="Wednesday, September 25, 2024 - 13:00">Wed, 09/25/2024 - 13:00</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/venturepartners/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2024-09/Infleqtion%20article%20093024.png?h=58bc51d6&amp;itok=MNJflQs2" width="1200" height="600" alt="Men sit at a table discussing the device one man holds in his hands."> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/venturepartners/taxonomy/term/12"> ֱ Startups News </a> <a href="/venturepartners/taxonomy/term/317"> Quantum &amp; Photonics </a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>BizWest—Infleqtion, a quantum information company that began at ֱ Boulder as Coldquanta, recently received a $1.15 million Small Business Innovation Research, or SBIR, grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to develop software for quantum computing.</div> <script> window.location.href = `https://bizwest.com/2024/09/25/infleqtion-secures-1m-grant-to-advance-quantum-software/`; </script> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Off</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Wed, 25 Sep 2024 19:00:02 +0000 Daniel Corbin Leonard 2349 at /venturepartners Polaris Electro-Optics demonstrates groundbreaking 102 Gbps PAM-4 silicon photonic modulator technology /venturepartners/2024/09/25/exteranl-news/polaris-electro-optics-demonstrates-groundbreaking-102-gbps-pam-4-silicon-photonic <span>Polaris Electro-Optics demonstrates groundbreaking 102 Gbps PAM-4 silicon photonic modulator technology</span> <span><span>Daniel Corbin …</span></span> <span><time datetime="2024-09-25T12:54:00-06:00" title="Wednesday, September 25, 2024 - 12:54">Wed, 09/25/2024 - 12:54</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/venturepartners/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2024-09/Polaris%20Electro-Optics%20article%20093024.png?h=b387d4f9&amp;itok=WTuwGYQP" width="1200" height="600" alt="An illustration of computer circuits."> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/venturepartners/taxonomy/term/12"> ֱ Startups News </a> <a href="/venturepartners/taxonomy/term/247"> Hardware &amp; Instrumentation </a> <a href="/venturepartners/taxonomy/term/317"> Quantum &amp; Photonics </a> <a href="/venturepartners/taxonomy/term/398"> Technology and Discovery News </a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>Photonics Online—A new variant of liquid crystal is at the core of ֱ Boulder startup Polaris Electro-Opstics' technology. Designed as a seamless drop-in enhancer of silicon photonic chips, Polaris's modulator technology paves the way for the next generation of optical interconnects critical to the future of data center disaggregation.</div> <script> window.location.href = `https://www.photonicsonline.com/doc/polaris-electro-optics-demonstrates-groundbreaking-pam-silicon-photonic-modulator-technology-0001`; </script> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Off</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Wed, 25 Sep 2024 18:54:00 +0000 Daniel Corbin Leonard 2348 at /venturepartners Thornton’s Solid Power gets $50 million from feds to expand, prove out EV battery technology /venturepartners/2024/09/25/external-news/thorntons-solid-power-gets-50-million-feds-expand-prove-out-ev-battery-technology <span>Thornton’s Solid Power gets $50 million from feds to expand, prove out EV battery technology</span> <span><span>Daniel Corbin …</span></span> <span><time datetime="2024-09-25T12:45:54-06:00" title="Wednesday, September 25, 2024 - 12:45">Wed, 09/25/2024 - 12:45</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/venturepartners/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2024-09/Solid%20Power%20article%20093024.png?h=29fe64f3&amp;itok=qTrpYxDa" width="1200" height="600" alt="A person puts on a head covering and lab suit before entering a clean room."> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/venturepartners/taxonomy/term/12"> ֱ Startups News </a> <a href="/venturepartners/taxonomy/term/525"> Climate, Energy &amp; Sustainability </a> <a href="/venturepartners/taxonomy/term/247"> Hardware &amp; Instrumentation </a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>The ֱ Sun—Thornton-based Solid Power, a ֱ Boulder spinout, has a $50 million federal grant to ramp up development of the solid-state EV batteries it considers the technology of the near-future in automobiles, putting the company closer to its goal of developing a mass production facility in the eastern U.S. or Korea. </div> <script> window.location.href = `https://coloradosun.com/2024/09/25/thornton-solid-power-ev-battery-maker-50-million/`; </script> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Off</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Wed, 25 Sep 2024 18:45:54 +0000 Daniel Corbin Leonard 2347 at /venturepartners Silvis Materials awarded $1 million NSF SBIR Phase II grant to reduce emissions in packaging and building industries /venturepartners/2024/09/18/external-news/silvis-materials-awarded-1-million-nsf-sbir-phase-ii-grant-reduce-emissions-packaging <span>Silvis Materials awarded $1 million NSF SBIR Phase II grant to reduce emissions in packaging and building industries</span> <span><span>Daniel Corbin …</span></span> <span><time datetime="2024-09-18T13:04:58-06:00" title="Wednesday, September 18, 2024 - 13:04">Wed, 09/18/2024 - 13:04</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/venturepartners/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2024-09/Silvis%20Materials%20article%20093024.png?h=63879025&amp;itok=0Y5iAx8g" width="1200" height="600" alt="A hand scoops a syrup-like substance out of a small metal can."> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/venturepartners/taxonomy/term/12"> ֱ Startups News </a> <a href="/venturepartners/taxonomy/term/525"> Climate, Energy &amp; Sustainability </a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>EIN Presswire—Female-founded Boulder-based Silvis Materials, a ֱ Boulder startup, has been awarded a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II Award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to continue its work making sustainable and recyclable binders and adhesives.</div> <script> window.location.href = `https://www.kxan.com/business/press-releases/ein-presswire/744411526/silvis-materials-awarded-1-million-nsf-sbir-phase-ii-grant-to-reduce-emissions-in-packaging-and-building-industries/`; </script> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Off</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Wed, 18 Sep 2024 19:04:58 +0000 Daniel Corbin Leonard 2350 at /venturepartners 2024 cohort of ֱ Boulder’s Embark Deep Tech Startup Creator launches new startups /venturepartners/2024/09/13/internal-news/2024-cohort-cu-boulders-embark-deep-tech-startup-creator-launches-new-startups <span>2024 cohort of ֱ Boulder’s Embark Deep Tech Startup Creator launches new startups</span> <span><span>Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span><time datetime="2024-09-13T13:00:40-06:00" title="Friday, September 13, 2024 - 13:00">Fri, 09/13/2024 - 13:00</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/venturepartners/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/feature-title-image/adobestock_632805326_2.jpeg?h=7fc45408&amp;itok=uiqqgPHC" width="1200" height="600" alt="Aerial photo of the ֱ Boulder campus with the Boulder Flatirons in the background."> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/venturepartners/taxonomy/term/12"> ֱ Startups News </a> <a href="/venturepartners/taxonomy/term/317"> Quantum &amp; Photonics </a> <a href="/venturepartners/taxonomy/term/361"> Venture Partners News </a> </div> <a href="/venturepartners/daniel-leonard">Daniel Leonard</a> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-content-media ucb-article-content-media-above"> <div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--media paragraph--view-mode--default"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ucb-article-text d-flex align-items-center" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p class="lead">The Embark Deep Tech Startup Creator pairs seasoned entrepreneurs with university technologies to bring those breakthroughs to market in response to urgent societal needs. Embark has launched its second Entrepreneurs in Residence cohort and will provide Intellectual Property rights, salary support, grant funds and investor introductions to launch startups with real-world impact.&nbsp;</p><p>Every year, dozens of breakthrough inventions emerge from ֱ Boulder’s research labs. While some are spun out by creators themselves, others are poised to partner with entrepreneurs beyond university walls looking to launch the latest and greatest technologies. Enter Embark, the newest program offered by Venture Partners at ֱ Boulder.</p><div class="ucb-box ucb-box-title-left ucb-box-alignment-right ucb-box-style-fill ucb-box-theme-lightgray"><div class="ucb-box-inner"><div class="ucb-box-title">Ready to embark on a new entrepreneurial journey?</div><div class="ucb-box-content"><p>Embark is ֱ Boulder's deep tech startup creator for matching entrepreneurs with breakthrough innovations. With myriad ֱ Boulder technologies ready to make a real-world impact, Embark seeks motivated entrepreneurs ready to launch new companies.</p><p><a class="ucb-link-button ucb-link-button-blue ucb-link-button-full ucb-link-button-regular" href="/node/1868" rel="nofollow"><span class="ucb-link-button-contents">Visit Embark Webpage</span></a></p></div></div></div><p>Embark&nbsp;bridges this gap by recruiting and matching entrepreneurs with promising university innovations. “Just because the university inventors didn’t create a startup company doesn’t mean the technology is not a really exciting startup opportunity,” said Bryn Rees, associate vice chancellor for research and innovation and managing director of Venture Partners.</p><p>“The first cohort of entrepreneurs have been in high gear since they were selected by the Venture Partners team last year and have risen to each challenge,” said Marta Zgagacz, senior director at Venture Partners and co-leader of Embark. “They do not rest; they take advantage of everything we suggest to them,” she said. “It’s an all-hands-on-deck approach, how we support our startups,” added Zgagacz.</p><p>Last year’s Embark Entrepreneurs in Residence (EIR) cohort saw notable success with their new startups in their first year. For example, PrecisionTerra, founded by EIR Maithreyi Gopalakrishnan, is a software solution that improves the signal strength of GNSS receivers in urban environments. The company has raised over $130,000 and was accepted to the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) NSIN Vector accelerator. Green Steel Environmental, founded by EIRs Jonathan Teaford and Jon Jonis, is developing sustainable additives to revolutionize the wastewater recovery industry. The company has raised over $350,000 and will exhibit at the Biogas Americas trade show in Savannah, GA, in October.&nbsp;</p><p>Now in its second year, over 114 entrepreneurs applied to Embark and explored a curated portfolio of more than 50 technologies from various scientific and engineering fields, including biotechnology, quantum science, advanced materials and aerospace. The Venture Partners team then worked closely with the entrepreneurs and inventors to find the right matches and the greatest opportunities for impact.</p><p>Selected applicants went through a rigorous 8-week program where they learned about the technologies for the first time, collaborated with the researchers, began customer discovery and pitched their business ideas in the final EIR selection process. “We were impressed with all of these entrepreneurs and how much progress they made to get to this point,” said Amy Dodenhoff, director of venture development at Venture Partners and co-leader of Embark. “We are excited to see what the new EIRs can do over the next six months with their new companies.”</p><p>The selected entrepreneurs—founding ten new startups on university-owned technologies—will launch their companies with an option agreement from the university and receive funding for technology development plus a six-month part-time salary to jumpstart their ventures.</p><p>With funding from ֱ Boulder, the program aims to increase diversity in the startup community by supporting individuals who may not have the financial means to pursue entrepreneurship without salary support.</p><p>Embark’s emphasis on matching entrepreneurs with groundbreaking innovations holds the potential to unleash the full impact of ֱ Boulder’s research into the world.</p><p>Information about the 2025 Embark Showcase for investors and the business community is expected in January 2025. <a href="/venturepartners/node/2212" rel="nofollow"><strong>Sign Up for Updates</strong></a></p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><div><div><h2><span>2024 Embark Entrepreneurs in Residence</span></h2></div><div><div><div><div><h3><strong>Aatxe Therapeutics</strong></h3> <div class="align-right image_style-square_thumbnail_image_style"> <div class="imageMediaStyle square_thumbnail_image_style"> <img loading="lazy" src="/venturepartners/sites/default/files/styles/square_thumbnail_image_style/public/callout/embark_alec_and_makenna_091224.png?h=726fcbb6&amp;itok=QwAKxeEL" width="100" height="100" alt="Makenna Morck and Alec Santiago"> </div> </div> <p><span><strong>Embark Entrepreneurs in Residence (EIR): </strong></span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/makenna-morck" rel="nofollow"><strong>Makenna Morck</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alecsantiago" rel="nofollow"><i class="fa-brands fa-linkedin">&nbsp;</i></a><strong>&nbsp;(Alum: ֱ Boulder </strong><a href="/biochemistry/" rel="nofollow"><strong>Biochemistry</strong></a><strong>) and </strong><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alecsantiago" rel="nofollow"><strong>Alec Santiago&nbsp;</strong><i class="fa-brands fa-linkedin">&nbsp;</i></a><br><span><strong>Principal Investigator (PI): Michael Stowell (</strong></span><a href="/mcdb/michael-stowell" rel="nofollow"><strong>ֱ Boulder Molecular, Cellular &amp; Developmental Biology</strong></a><strong>)</strong></p><p><span>Aatxe Therapeutics is a cyclic peptide platform that maximizes structural adaptability to improve cell penetrance, accessing and targeting challenging proteins. With this unique value, Aatxe can target proteins previously thought undruggable, improving patient outcomes in complex diseases.</span></p><p><strong>Industry Applications: </strong>Health and Wellness​</p><div><div><h3><strong>Carbon-Storing Hempcrete</strong></h3> <div class="align-right image_style-square_thumbnail_image_style"> <div class="imageMediaStyle square_thumbnail_image_style"> <img loading="lazy" src="/venturepartners/sites/default/files/styles/square_thumbnail_image_style/public/callout/nick_manuzak.png?h=3faf3259&amp;itok=pQcBQh8R" width="100" height="100" alt="Nick Manuzak"> </div> </div> <p><strong>EIR: </strong><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/nickmanuzak" rel="nofollow"><strong>Nick Manuzak&nbsp;</strong></a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alecsantiago" rel="nofollow"><i class="fa-brands fa-linkedin">&nbsp;</i></a><strong>&nbsp;(Alum: ֱ Boulder </strong><a href="/business/" rel="nofollow"><strong>Business</strong></a><strong>)</strong><br><strong>PI: Wil Srubar (</strong><a href="/ceae/" rel="nofollow"><strong>ֱ Boulder Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering College of Engineering and Applied Science</strong></a><strong>)</strong></p><p>Carbon-Storing Hempcrete is a carbon-negative biocomposite building material that sequesters carbon dioxide (CO2) at an increased and accelerated rate. It also offers insulative properties, resulting in energy savings and a reduced building carbon footprint.</p><p><strong>Industry Applications: </strong>Environment and Sustainability, Cleantech, Construction, Advanced Materials</p><div><div><h3>Colexible Technologies</h3> <div class="align-right image_style-square_thumbnail_image_style"> <div class="imageMediaStyle square_thumbnail_image_style"> <img loading="lazy" src="/venturepartners/sites/default/files/styles/square_thumbnail_image_style/public/callout/c.j._whelan_091124.jpg?h=2ccf799e&amp;itok=D-ENOJ6G" width="100" height="100" alt="C.J. Whelan"> </div> </div> <p><strong>EIR: </strong><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cj-whelan3/" rel="nofollow"><strong>C.J. Whelan</strong></a>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alecsantiago" rel="nofollow"><i class="fa-brands fa-linkedin">&nbsp;</i></a><br><strong>PI: Jianliang Xiao (</strong><a href="/mechanical/jianliang-xiao" rel="nofollow"><strong>ֱ Boulder Paul M. Rady Mechanical Engineering</strong></a><strong>)</strong></p><p>Colexible Technologies specializes in developing and manufacturing cutting-edge flexible electronics. Our components and devices offer unparalleled stretching, bending and durability in wearable devices, automotive components and industrial electronics.</p><p><strong>Industry Applications: </strong>Manufacturing, Hardware and Instrumentation, Medical Devices, Advanced Materials</p><div><div><h3><strong>EcoValeric Innovations</strong></h3> <div class="align-right image_style-square_thumbnail_image_style"> <div class="imageMediaStyle square_thumbnail_image_style"> <img loading="lazy" src="/venturepartners/sites/default/files/styles/square_thumbnail_image_style/public/callout/roberta_leao_091124.png?h=397ba5a5&amp;itok=4rLVM2NT" width="100" height="100" alt="Roberta Leão"> </div> </div> <p><span><strong>EIR: </strong></span><a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Frobertaleao&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cdaniel.leonard%40colorado.edu%7Cf7be9a016d0c45d7c8c308dcd1ef6b59%7C3ded8b1b070d462982e4c0b019f46057%7C1%7C0%7C638616073477263637%7ֱnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=ibU%2FNxDNHpJaAQboEkwP1VZXymzXnafzbFpxlEzaxXI%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="nofollow"><strong>Roberta Leão&nbsp;</strong></a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alecsantiago" rel="nofollow"><i class="fa-brands fa-linkedin">&nbsp;</i></a><br><span><strong>PI: Adam Holewinski (</strong></span><a href="/chbe/" rel="nofollow"><strong>ֱ Boulder Chemical and Biological Engineering</strong></a><strong>)</strong></p><p><span>EcoValeric Innovations converts levulinic acid (LA) into 4-Hydroxyvaleric acid (HVA) and HVA-based derivatives, including biopolymers, bioplastics, green chemicals and biofuels, using a breakthrough electrochemical process. Our solutions have applications across diverse industries, delivering scalable, eco-friendly alternatives. </span><a href="https://ecovaleric.com/" rel="nofollow"><strong>Visit the EcoValeric Website</strong></a></p><p><strong>Industry Applications:</strong> Manufacturing​, Environment and Sustainability​, Cleantech, Food and Agriculture​, Fashion and Design​, Health and Wellness​, Therapeutics, Hardware and Instrumentation, Medical Devices, Advanced Materials</p><div><div><h3>Endios Bio</h3> <div class="align-right image_style-square_thumbnail_image_style"> <div class="imageMediaStyle square_thumbnail_image_style"> <img loading="lazy" src="/venturepartners/sites/default/files/styles/square_thumbnail_image_style/public/callout/wendy_overton_091224.png?h=e77b3617&amp;itok=xltn4oK4" width="100" height="100" alt="Wendy Overton"> </div> </div> <p><span><strong>EIR: </strong></span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendyoverton/" rel="nofollow"><strong>Wendy Overton&nbsp;</strong></a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alecsantiago" rel="nofollow"><i class="fa-brands fa-linkedin">&nbsp;</i></a><br><span><strong>PI: Alexandra Whiteley (</strong></span><a href="/biochemistry" rel="nofollow"><strong>ֱ Boulder Biochemistry</strong></a><strong>)</strong></p><p><span>Endios Bio is developing breakthrough therapeutics for rare neurodegenerative diseases by targeting the newly discovered impacts of the gene peg10, which was recently linked to ALS and Angelmans and has druggable potential.</span></p><p><span><strong>Industry Applications: </strong>Biotech, Health &amp; Wellness, Therapeutics, Diagnostics</span></p><div><div><h3><strong>Endoculus</strong></h3> <div class="align-right image_style-square_thumbnail_image_style"> <div class="imageMediaStyle square_thumbnail_image_style"> <img loading="lazy" src="/venturepartners/sites/default/files/styles/square_thumbnail_image_style/public/callout/jesse_michael_sheppard.png?h=dd895a65&amp;itok=vcXdHDtO" width="100" height="100" alt="Jesse M. Sheppard"> </div> </div> <p><span><strong>EIR: </strong></span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessesheppard/" rel="nofollow"><strong>Jesse M. Sheppard&nbsp;</strong></a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alecsantiago" rel="nofollow"><i class="fa-brands fa-linkedin">&nbsp;</i></a><strong>&nbsp;(Alum: ֱ Denver </strong><a href="https://business.ucdenver.edu/" rel="nofollow"><strong>Business</strong></a><strong>, ֱ Boulder </strong><a href="/business/mba" rel="nofollow"><strong>Business</strong></a><strong>)</strong><br><span><strong>PI: Mark Rentschler (</strong></span><a href="/mechanical" rel="nofollow"><strong>ֱ Boulder Paul M. Rady Mechanical Engineering</strong></a><strong>)</strong></p><p><span>Endoculus' mission is to revolutionize how lower gastrointestinal endoscopies are performed by significantly improving access to the colon for gastroenterologists, eliminating mechanical constraints, reducing the number of procedures and reducing the time it takes to complete interventional endoscopies and screenings.</span></p><p><strong>Industry Applications:</strong> Biotech, Health and Wellness, Robotics, Medical Devices, Hardware and Instrumentation</p><div><div><h3><strong>FOWTech</strong></h3> <div class="align-right image_style-square_thumbnail_image_style"> <div class="imageMediaStyle square_thumbnail_image_style"> <img loading="lazy" src="/venturepartners/sites/default/files/styles/square_thumbnail_image_style/public/callout/george_douaire_091224.jpeg?h=471b6370&amp;itok=g1m8vMy2" width="100" height="100" alt="George Douaire"> </div> </div> <p><span><strong>EIR: </strong></span><a href="http://linkedin.com/in/gdouaire" rel="nofollow"><strong>George Douaire&nbsp;</strong></a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alecsantiago" rel="nofollow"><i class="fa-brands fa-linkedin">&nbsp;</i></a><br><span><strong>PI: Lucy Pao (</strong></span><a href="/ecee/" rel="nofollow"><strong>ֱ Boulder Electrical, Computer &amp; Energy Engineering</strong></a><strong>)</strong></p><p><span>FOWTech specializes in advanced control systems for Floating Offshore Wind Turbines (FOWTs), enhancing stability and power generation in deep-water environments. Our innovative technology manages seven&nbsp;degrees of freedom (DOFs) of floating platforms, improving power output and reducing maintenance costs.</span></p><p><strong>Industry Applications:</strong> Manufacturing, Environment and Sustainability, Cleantech, Technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning, Information Technology, Software, Civic Engagement and Government, Hardware and Instrumentatio</p><div><div><h3><strong>Longevity Escape Velocity Labs</strong></h3> <div class="align-right image_style-square_thumbnail_image_style"> <div class="imageMediaStyle square_thumbnail_image_style"> <img loading="lazy" src="/venturepartners/sites/default/files/styles/square_thumbnail_image_style/public/callout/kylen_mcclintock_091324.jpg?h=68d04902&amp;itok=pWYKqIir" width="100" height="100" alt="Kylen McClintock"> </div> </div> <p><span><strong>EIR: </strong></span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylenmcclintock/" rel="nofollow"><strong>Kylen McClintock&nbsp;</strong></a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alecsantiago" rel="nofollow"><i class="fa-brands fa-linkedin">&nbsp;</i></a><br><span><strong>PI: Tom LaRocca (</strong></span><a href="/lab/neurodegeneration" rel="nofollow"><strong>ֱ Boulder Molecular Biology of Neurodegeneration Laboratory</strong></a><strong>)</strong></p><p><span>LEVL&nbsp;targets the biology of aging to create novel therapeutics and personalized protocols that help people live longer and healthier. LEVL's&nbsp;first formulation is a fasting mimetic shown to restore older mice to youthful biomarkers by inducing levels of autophagy comparable to rapamycin. </span><a href="https://www.achievelevl.com/" rel="nofollow"><strong>Visit the LEVL Website</strong></a></p><p><strong>Industry Applications: </strong>Biotech, Artificial Intelligence, Health and Wellness, Therapeutics</p><div><div><h3><strong>Serenity PSG</strong></h3> <div class="align-right image_style-square_thumbnail_image_style"> <div class="imageMediaStyle square_thumbnail_image_style"> <img loading="lazy" src="/venturepartners/sites/default/files/styles/square_thumbnail_image_style/public/callout/bart_emery_091124.jpg?h=f9765c41&amp;itok=VQVZPFHy" width="100" height="100" alt="Bart Emery"> </div> </div> <p><span><strong>EIR: </strong></span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/bartonemery" rel="nofollow"><strong>Bart Emery&nbsp;</strong></a><br><span><strong>PI: Jianliang Xiao (</strong></span><a href="/mechanical/" rel="nofollow"><strong>ֱ Boulder Paul M. Rady Mechanical Engineering</strong></a><strong>)</strong></p><p><span>Serenity PSG is reinventing the sleep diagnostic experience for patients and physicians using earbud flexible biosensors that move full sleep lab capabilities to the home. Serenity PSG is led by Bart Emery, a two-time ֱ alum and experienced venture capitalist passionate about improving healthcare for all.</span></p><p><span><strong>Industry Applications: </strong>Medical Devices, Diagnostics, Health and Wellness, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning​</span></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>The Embark Deep Tech Startup Creator pairs seasoned entrepreneurs with university technologies to bring those breakthroughs to market in response to urgent societal needs. Embark has launched its second Entrepreneurs in Residence cohort and will provide Intellectual Property rights, salary support, grant funds and investor introductions to launch startups with real-world impact.&nbsp;</div> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Off</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle large_image_style"> <img loading="lazy" src="/venturepartners/sites/default/files/styles/large_image_style/public/feature-title-image/adobestock_632805326_2.jpeg?itok=g7nOeN-q" width="1500" height="535" alt="Aerial photo of the ֱ Boulder campus with the Boulder Flatirons in the background."> </div> </div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Fri, 13 Sep 2024 19:00:40 +0000 Anonymous 2281 at /venturepartners Venture Partners Update: Startups Surge /venturepartners/2024/09/12/internal-news/venture-partners-update-startups-surge <span>Venture Partners Update: Startups Surge</span> <span><span>Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span><time datetime="2024-09-12T14:55:02-06:00" title="Thursday, September 12, 2024 - 14:55">Thu, 09/12/2024 - 14:55</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/venturepartners/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/article-thumbnail/startups_surge_article_090924.jpg?h=86ea4252&amp;itok=H9mEetm3" width="1200" height="600" alt="Scenic view of the University of ֱ Boulder campus with red-roofed buildings surrounded by autumn trees in vibrant shades of yellow and orange. The famous Flatirons mountains loom in the background under a bright blue sky with scattered white clouds."> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/venturepartners/taxonomy/term/467"> Bryn's Blog </a> <a href="/venturepartners/taxonomy/term/12"> ֱ Startups News </a> <a href="/venturepartners/taxonomy/term/361"> Venture Partners News </a> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-tags" itemprop="keywords"> <span class="visually-hidden">Tags:</span> <div class="ucb-article-tag-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-tags"></i> </div> <a href="/venturepartners/taxonomy/term/493" hreflang="en">Embark Deep Tech Startup Creator</a> <a href="/venturepartners/taxonomy/term/495" hreflang="en">Lab Venture Challenge</a> <a href="/venturepartners/taxonomy/term/492" hreflang="en">NSF I-Corps</a> <a href="/venturepartners/taxonomy/term/450" hreflang="en">advanced materials</a> </div> <a href="/venturepartners/bryn-rees">Bryn Rees</a> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-content-media ucb-article-content-media-above"> <div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--media paragraph--view-mode--default"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ucb-article-text d-flex align-items-center" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p class="lead"><strong>The University of ֱ is a star in the constellation of the U.S. innovation ecosystem.</strong>&nbsp;At Venture Partners at ֱ Boulder, we are proud to contribute to a tightly bonded community of entrepreneurs, companies, investors and government partners that make ֱ an innovation leader. By translating breakthrough research into new businesses, ֱ creates economic opportunities while addressing many of the world’s greatest challenges. In the past year, ֱ Boulder has burned especially bright through Venture Partners’ record-setting performance.</p><hr><p class="text-align-center lead"><strong>First Look at Fiscal Year 2023-24:</strong></p><p class="text-align-center">&nbsp;</p><div class="row ucb-column-container"><div class="col ucb-column"><p class="text-align-center supersize"><strong>$&nbsp;</strong><span class="ucb-countup counter"><strong>426&nbsp;</strong></span><strong>M</strong></p><p class="text-align-center"><strong>CAPITAL RAISED BY PORTFOLIO COMPANIES</strong></p><p class="text-align-center">&nbsp;</p></div><div class="col ucb-column"><p class="text-align-center supersize"><span class="ucb-countup counter"><strong>94</strong></span></p><p class="text-align-center"><strong>LICENSE AND OPTION AGREEMENTS</strong></p><p class="text-align-center">&nbsp;</p></div><div class="col ucb-column"><p class="text-align-center supersize"><span class="ucb-countup counter"><strong>105</strong></span></p><p class="text-align-center"><strong>NSF I-CORPS<sup>TM</sup>&nbsp;TEAMS TRAINED</strong></p><p class="text-align-center">&nbsp;</p></div><div class="col ucb-column"><p class="text-align-center supersize"><span class="ucb-countup counter"><strong>35</strong></span></p><p class="text-align-center"><strong>ֱ STARTUPS LAUNCHED THROUGH VENTURE PARTNERS</strong></p><p class="text-align-center">&nbsp;</p></div></div><hr> <div class="align-right image_style-medium_750px_50_display_size_"> <div class="imageMediaStyle medium_750px_50_display_size_"> <img loading="lazy" src="/venturepartners/sites/default/files/styles/medium_750px_50_display_size_/public/article-image/venture_partners_startups_surge_091024.png?itok=4eEouyKz" width="750" height="602" alt="This is a bar chart titled &quot;Startup Creation 2016-24.&quot; The chart shows the number of startups created each academic year from 2016-17 to 2023-24. The vertical axis represents the number of startups, with labels at intervals of 10, going up to 30. The data for each year is as follows: 2016-17, 9 startups; 2017-18 7 startups; 2018-19 6 startups; 2019-20 12 startups; 2020-21 20 startups; 2021-22 12 startups; 2022-23, 10 startups; 2023-24: 35 startups"> </div> </div> <p>In fiscal year 2024, Venture Partners helped to launch 35 new startup companies out of ֱ Boulder’s research labs. This is a great leap above ֱ Boulder’s previous record of 20, set in 2021, and places it among the very best university campuses globally. One of the 35 startups is <a href="/venturepartners/node/2253" rel="nofollow"><strong>Mana Battery</strong></a>. Built around the research of Chunmei Ban (<a href="/mechanical/" rel="nofollow"><strong>ֱ Boulder&nbsp;Paul M. Rady Department of Mechanical Engineering</strong></a>), Mana is producing sodium-based batteries as an alternative to the scarcity, performance and safety drawbacks of lithium batteries that enable clean energy solutions. Mana joins several battery companies to spin out from ֱ Boulder in the past 10 years, which have collectively created hundreds of jobs and attracted over $1 billion in investment to the state.</p><p>Our dramatic rise in startup production is no accident. It is the fruition of a multi-year strategy to make ֱ Boulder the premier university campus in which to launch a new company. The team at Venture Partners has built a suite of resources to inspire, mentor, train and fund aspiring founders among faculty, graduate students and post-doctoral researchers. The surging startup numbers are built on the record productivity of these founder support programs, including lean startup training through the <a href="/venturepartners/node/1673" rel="nofollow"><strong>NSF I-Corps<sup>TM</sup> Hub: West Region</strong></a> (105 teams trained this year), proof of concept grants through <a href="/venturepartners/node/288" rel="nofollow"><strong>the Lab Venture Challenge</strong></a> (12 awardees totaling $1.5 million), <a href="/venturepartners/node/1299" rel="nofollow"><strong>Ascent Deep Tech Startup Creator</strong></a> (15 graduating companies) and the <a href="/venturepartners/node/1868" rel="nofollow"><strong>Embark Deep Tech Startup Creator</strong></a>, our newest program, which paired community entrepreneurs with&nbsp;ֱ Boulder innovations to form 10 new companies. &nbsp;</p><p>We look forward to sharing our full upcoming annual report, which will include further details of how Venture Partners lights up the&nbsp;innovation constellation.</p> <div class="align-left image_style-square_thumbnail_image_style"> <div class="imageMediaStyle square_thumbnail_image_style"> <img loading="lazy" src="/venturepartners/sites/default/files/styles/square_thumbnail_image_style/public/callout/bryn-rees-headshot.png?h=ec851943&amp;itok=qu-eBkXz" width="100" height="100" alt="Bryn Rees"> </div> </div> <p class="lead"><a href="/venturepartners/node/114" rel="nofollow"><strong>Bryn Rees</strong></a></p><p>Associate Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation;&nbsp;Managing Director of Venture Partners at ֱ Boulder</p><p>&nbsp;</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>By translating breakthrough research into new businesses, ֱ creates economic opportunities while addressing many of the world’s greatest challenges. In the past year, ֱ Boulder has burned especially bright through Venture Partners’ record-setting performance.</div> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Off</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle large_image_style"> <img loading="lazy" src="/venturepartners/sites/default/files/styles/large_image_style/public/feature-title-image/startups_surge_article_090924.jpg?itok=KxeJXASc" width="1500" height="994" alt="Aerial photo of the ֱ Boulder campus with the Boulder Flatirons in the background."> </div> </div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Thu, 12 Sep 2024 20:55:02 +0000 Anonymous 2275 at /venturepartners ֱ grad and founder of ֱ spinout Blacks Swift Technologies gets job with Hurricane Hunters /venturepartners/2024/09/12/external-news/cu-grad-and-founder-cu-spinout-blacks-swift-technologies-gets-job-hurricane-hunters <span>ֱ grad and founder of ֱ spinout Blacks Swift Technologies gets job with Hurricane Hunters</span> <span><span>Daniel Corbin …</span></span> <span><time datetime="2024-09-12T11:55:08-06:00" title="Thursday, September 12, 2024 - 11:55">Thu, 09/12/2024 - 11:55</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/venturepartners/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2024-09/Black%20Swift%20Technologies%20article%20093024.jpg?h=d1cb525d&amp;itok=FUGo0-Pc" width="1200" height="600" alt="A man wearing a ֱ Boulder athletics jersey stands in front of a storm-chasing airplane on an airport tarmac."> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/venturepartners/taxonomy/term/309"> Aerospace </a> <a href="/venturepartners/taxonomy/term/397"> ֱ Innovators News </a> <a href="/venturepartners/taxonomy/term/12"> ֱ Startups News </a> <a href="/venturepartners/taxonomy/term/525"> Climate, Energy &amp; Sustainability </a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>9News—Jack Elston's company, Black Swift Technologies, a ֱ Boulder spinout, designed a prototype fixed-wing drone that could carry a sophisticated weather sensor inside the rage and turbulence of the strongest tropical cyclones on earth.</div> <script> window.location.href = `https://www.9news.com/article/weather/weather-colorado/boulder-entrepreneur-gets-job-with-the-hurricane-hunters/73-8f1301ce-0c07-44c9-8f53-8c3cc8e39ec6`; </script> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Off</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Thu, 12 Sep 2024 17:55:08 +0000 Daniel Corbin Leonard 2344 at /venturepartners If GPS goes dark, Mesa Quantum has a backup plan /venturepartners/2024/09/05/external-news/if-gps-goes-dark-mesa-quantum-has-backup-plan <span>If GPS goes dark, Mesa Quantum has a backup plan</span> <span><span>Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span><time datetime="2024-09-05T12:35:32-06:00" title="Thursday, September 5, 2024 - 12:35">Thu, 09/05/2024 - 12:35</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/venturepartners/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/article-thumbnail/mesa_quantum_article_090524.png?h=84f8dda9&amp;itok=Rz_sQJrI" width="1200" height="600" alt="The image shows two individuals, a Black man and a South Asian woman, both wearing purple shirts with the &quot;MesaQuantum&quot; logo printed on the left side. They are smiling and facing the camera. The man, on the left, has short hair and a beard, while the woman, on the right, has long black hair and is wearing pearl earrings. The background features large windows with greenery outside, creating a bright, welcoming, and professional setting."> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/venturepartners/taxonomy/term/12"> ֱ Startups News </a> <a href="/venturepartners/taxonomy/term/317"> Quantum &amp; Photonics </a> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-tags" itemprop="keywords"> <span class="visually-hidden">Tags:</span> <div class="ucb-article-tag-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-tags"></i> </div> <a href="/venturepartners/taxonomy/term/450" hreflang="en">advanced materials</a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-content-media ucb-article-content-media-above"> <div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--media paragraph--view-mode--default"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ucb-article-text d-flex align-items-center" itemprop="articleBody"> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>CNBC—ֱ Boulder startup Mesa Quantum has raised $3.7 million in seed funding on top of a $1.7 million Space Force grant to develop chip-scale quantum sensors.<br> The startup’s quantum sensors could bring navigation, timing and positioning data to electronic devices of every kind, alleviating their need to pick up distant GPS satellite signals. Many GPS satellites covering the U.S. have aged beyond their initially intended lifespan.</div> <script> window.location.href = `https://www.cnbc.com/2024/09/05/mesa-quantum-raised-3point7-million-to-build-a-gps-alternative.html`; </script> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Off</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Thu, 05 Sep 2024 18:35:32 +0000 Anonymous 2255 at /venturepartners