More about Entrepreneurs. The Institute for Entrepreneurship (I4E) is a hub for innovation, taking a zero-barriers approach to entrepreneurship by offering free programming to all CSU affiliates and Colorado community members. Our three-stage Venture Development Pathway (VDP) prepares learners to bring their ideas to market successfully. I4E helps participants build an entrepreneurial mindset, launch successful ventures, and connect with experienced business leaders and strategic partners to validate, incubate, and accelerate their startups.

The offices of Corporate Relations and Foundation Relations specialize in helping organizations strategically invest in CSU through targeted philanthropy, sponsorships, and programmatic support. Our office helps connect world-class researchers and innovative programs to leading regional and national grant-makers and helps businesses partner with CSU for talent, innovations, and branding.

Talk with an expert about your invention, patent, or copyright. Whether you’re exploring an invention, navigating the patent process, or protecting your creative work with a copyright, our team is here to help. Connect with an expert who can guide you through next steps, answer your questions, and support you in transforming your innovation into real impact.

More about Strata. Strata builds strategic opportunities that deliver success for the campuses and constituents of the Colorado State University System. CSU Strata is a private, nonprofit corporation, legally separate from the Colorado State University (CSU) System. Founded in 1941, we support and serve the campuses and affiliates of the CSU System through intellectual property management and technology transfer services; special project oversight; strategic real estate management and project development services; as well as operational management of regional, state, national, and international assets.