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New financial incentives for disclosing CU ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ innovations

New financial incentives for disclosing CU ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ innovations

Photo: Qizhong Liang, works on a laser-based breathalyzer, in the Ye lab at JILA, being commercialized CU ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ and Embark startup Flari Tech.

As a researcher, creator or inventor at the ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ, your work has the potential to change the world. Whether you’re advancing renewable energy solutions, developing breakthrough medical devices or creating innovative software, your discoveries could have far-reaching impacts beyond the lab, studio or classroom. Protecting these innovations may be necessary to ensure that they reach their full potential, benefiting society while securing recognition and opportunities for you.

While disclosure is required under CU’s IP policy, CU ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ researchers, inventors and creators who submit a disclosure between March 1 and June 30 will be entered into drawings for $100 and $500 gift cards, and intellectual property eligible and selected by an Entrepreneur in Residence for the Embark Deep Tech Startup Creator will be entered into a drawing for $2,000.Ìý

Gift card drawing

Each month through June 2025, employees who disclose their innovation will be entered into a $100 gift card drawing for the month of their disclosure.

All employees who disclose their innovation between March 1 and June 30 will be entered into a $500 gift card drawing.

Cash prize

Disclosures made before June 30 will be considered for inclusion in the 2025-26 Embark Deep Tech Startup Creator. Embark is the CU ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ's deep tech startup creator for matching entrepreneurs with breakthrough innovations to launch new startups.Ìý

If a 2025-26 Embark Entrepreneur in Residence selects an employee's disclosed innovation, they will be entered into a drawing for $2,000 cash.

Your work deserves protection

CU is committed to fostering innovation and supporting researchers, creators and inventors. By disclosing your innovation, you’re taking the first step toward transforming your idea into real-world solutions. Let Venture Partners help you navigate this journey and ensure your innovations make a lasting impact.Ìý

Disclose Your Innovation


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