At CUIC, we believe that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. We multiply the power of what universities can do for students by sharing best practices, finding opportunities for collaboration, and working together to create the next generation of innovators across Colorado.
“CUIC is the perfect example of the collaborative spirit of Colorado. Sharing ideas and opportunities is the best way to foster the next generation of Colorado success stories. CUIC is equipped to encourage real change in higher education by creating pathways for students and faculty across schools to connect with each other and to the greater Colorado innovation and startup ecosystems. Cross-institutional, cross-disciplinary programs are the future of innovation.”
WHO WE ARE
The Colorado Universities Innovation Council (CUIC), pronounced “quick”, is comprised of innovation and entrepreneurship leaders from universities across Colorado. We share knowledge and practice, and find pathways for collaboration and connection for the betterment of the communities we serve. CUIC serves to elevate Colorado’s innovation ecosystem by fostering and supporting the next generation of innovators and game changers. Learn more about our university partners here.
HOW WE STARTED
In 2017, Project X-ITE, the entrepreneurship hub at the University of Denver, convened leaders from several universities across the State to start a discussion about the innovation initiatives that were growing and expanding at each school. All of these programs were relatively new and were facing similar challenges. CUIC was born to support and benefit each university's unique program through collaboration with a dedicated peer network. Today, CUIC includes approximately 20 leaders from 12 Colorado universities.