Powering Innovation in Downtown Denver
Driving economic growth, discovery, and opportunity through research and partnership.
A Commitment to Innovation and the Future of Denver
As the state’s premier public urban research university, we know that innovation is the key to economic growth and workforce development. That is why we are committed to our public service mission to make education work for all. Part of that initiative is to help build a diverse workforce pipeline, while contributing ideas and plans to help our hometown thrive.
We are powered by an expansive network of partners and located near economic development assets, downtown Denver’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, the historic Larimer Square, government institutions, arts and culture amenities, and several professional sports venues.
Where Innovation and Discovery Meet
With an eye toward the future, CU Denver is prioritizing discovery and innovation through research and creative works. We aim to serve the public good and create impact on a local, national, and global stage. We thrive on ideas, inquiry-driven academic work, and a culture fueled by an entrepreneurial spirit.
Innovation at Work
CU Denver’s faculty, staff, and students, are innovators in their fields of study—whether they are making society-impacting research discoveries, developing creative works that power the creative economy, or commercializing new products or services that improve lives and communities.