Blue Ocean Challenge
2014 CSU Blue Ocean Enterprises Challenge presenting companies and articles
The CSU Blue Ocean Enterprises Challenge is more than a business pitch competition. The Blue Ocean Enterprises Challenge and Venture Fest is a collaboration between Blue Ocean Enterprises and Colorado State University‘s Institute for Entrepreneurship and College of Business that was created to ignite entrepreneurial spirits, attract and recognize the best new business ideas, and celebrate the Fort Collins and Colorado entrepreneurial ecosystem. The weekend’s events will bring together some of the most influential trailblazers in the industry.
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CSU Blue Ocean Enterprises Challenge announces 28 biz pitch competitors for May event
FORT COLLINS - Organizers of the second annual Colorado State University Blue Ocean Enterprises Challenge today announced the 13 Collegiate Track and 15 Enterprise Track competitors who will... Read More
Thursday March 12, 2015

Beyon Modern aims to be force in smart homes marketplace
FORT COLLINS -- The goal of Beyon Modern is to become a player in the smart homes industry. A recent study done by executives at GE, one of the largest providers of kitchen appliances in the... Read More
Friday May 2, 2014

BAUS Tech looks to improve drone-based services
FORT COLLINS -- BAUS Tech is a technology solutions startup aimed at increasing efficiency and cutting costs for businesses, saving lives, and enhancing the world through autonomous aerial... Read More
Friday May 2, 2014

ARTery offers smartphone app to enhance art appreciation
DENVER -- ARTery is a cutting-edge social media, marketing, smartphone app for art galleries and museums, as well as art lovers and consumers. ARTery utilizes image recognition software to... Read More
Friday May 2, 2014

Alkaline looks to build lifestyle clothing line
BOULDER -- Alkaline is not just an apparel company, but rather a brand built around creating a lifestyle. Alkaline started off selling just T-shirts but is quickly expanding to offer other... Read More
Friday May 2, 2014

5280 Prosthetics aims to help amputees live fuller lives
LITTLETON --5280 Prosthetics, LLC is a Colorado-based prosthetic manufacturing company formed to improve the lives of amputees. 5280 Prosthetics has created a paradigm shift within the... Read More
Friday May 2, 2014

Decibullz creates perfect-fit earphones for any occasion
LOVELAND -- Decibullz creates earphones and earpieces that are easily and quickly molded to the exact shape of a person's ears, giving them a perfect fit that will never hurt or fall out. ... Read More
Friday May 2, 2014
Crimson Oak wants to democratize clothing design
FORT COLLINS -- Crimson Oak is a unique online fashion hub that makes both shopping for clothing and submitting clothing designs onto the website simple and fun. The company said it will focus on... Read More
Friday May 2, 2014