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Startup Week

Colorado Startup Week is a celebration of everything entrepreneurial in Colorado and the largest free event of its kind. Since 2012, our annual event routinely brings over 10,000 people together with 200+ programs and events to celebrate Colorado’s thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem and bring the community together in the center city’s culture of innovation.

The weeklong event is intended to unite the entrepreneurial community in Colorado and beyond, and celebrate great companies, innovation, ideas, and people. Events throughout the week are organized by the community and our volunteers. It includes sessions, presentations, panels, workshops, happy hours, celebratory events, job fairs and more.

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  • Colorado Startup Week is a free, statewide event celebrating entrepreneurship, innovation, and community. It features hundreds of sessions connecting founders, investors, creatives, and students from across Colorado every September.

  • CSW welcomes founders, investors, students, creatives, and anyone interested in startups. Whether you’re launching, scaling, or supporting innovation, the event offers valuable sessions, networking, and resources to help you grow.

  • To submit a session, visit the Get Involved page and complete the online form. Community members lead all sessions, so your idea can become part of the official schedule.

  • No, Colorado Startup Week is completely free to attend. This is possible thanks to generous sponsors and volunteers who help keep the event accessible for everyone.

  • The event is held at multiple venues throughout Denver, Colorado. Sessions, mixers, and parties happen in a variety of spaces, creating an immersive, citywide startup experience.