Emergent Campus

08/23/2026

John Freeburg, Founder and CTO, C Cubed Training, kicking off a cyber security training cohort in our new and improved Cyber Lab!

08/23/2026

👏 A huge thank you to the South Central Tech Sector Partnership for their sponsorship of SoCo Startup Week!

We’re so grateful for their support in making this event possible and for the work they do year-round to strengthen the tech industry and workforce across Southern Colorado.

Their commitment to connecting employers, education, workforce, and community partners plays an important role in creating more opportunities for our region — and we’re proud to have them as a partner for this year’s SoCo Startup Week!

08/23/2026

TUESDAY, AUGUST 25th, SEE YOU THERE!

🚀 Rural entrepreneurship is taking center stage at SoCo Startup Week 2026!

On Tuesday, August 25th, we’re heading to Fremont County, Colorado for a full day celebrating the entrepreneurs, innovators, and big ideas growing across rural Southern Colorado.

📍 6 sessions across Florence, Cañon City (Cañon City Colorado Government) & Penrose, featuring:
🏔️ Breaking Rural Stereotypes
🛰️ Advanced Satellite Tech Keynotes
🚀 Startup Showcase
💡 Community Hackathon Workshop
➕ And so much more!

Rural doesn’t mean behind. Innovation is happening everywhere - and Fremont County is ready to show you what’s being built.

HUGE THANKS to our Partners at Emergent Campus!

⚠️ Sessions are filling fast! Don’t wait until your favorite event hits capacity. Register today and join us August 25th! https://socostartupweek.com/our-events/

08/22/2026

👏 Thank you to Pax8 for supporting SoCo Startup Week!

We’re grateful to have Pax8 as a sponsor helping make this year’s SoCo Startup Week possible. Their support helps us bring together entrepreneurs, startups, business owners, community leaders, and innovators from across Southern Colorado for a week of connection, learning, and big ideas.

Thank you, Pax8, for investing in Colorado’s entrepreneurial ecosystem and helping us create opportunities for innovation to thrive in communities of all sizes! 🚀

08/22/2026

🌟 Sponsor Spotlight: Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA)!

We’re excited to have CHFA supporting SOCO Startup Week! 🚀 Their commitment to Colorado entrepreneurs and small businesses helps strengthen our startup community.

Thank you, CHFA, for investing in the people and ideas shaping Colorado’s future! 💙

08/22/2026

🌟 Sponsor Spotlight: City of Florence Colorado Government!

We’re excited to have the City of Florence supporting SOCO Startup Week! 🚀 Their commitment to fostering a strong local business community and supporting entrepreneurship makes them an incredible partner.

Thank you, City of Florence, for investing in Southern Colorado’s entrepreneurs and helping our community grow! 💙

08/21/2026

🌟 Sponsor Spotlight: Cañon City Colorado Government!

We’re excited to have the City of Cañon City supporting SOCO Startup Week! 🚀 Their commitment to local businesses, entrepreneurs, and community growth makes them a fantastic partner.

Thank you, Cañon City, for investing in the people and ideas shaping our region! 💙

08/21/2026

Special thanks to Emergent Campus Impact Partner, Daniel Ullery-Oatney, for hosting Tech Night Out at WhiteWater Rooftop Social in Canon City!

08/21/2026

🌟 Sponsor Spotlight: Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade!

We’re excited to have OEDIT supporting SOCO Startup Week! 🚀 Their work advancing economic development, innovation, and entrepreneurship across Colorado makes them an incredible partner for our startup community.

Thank you, OEDIT, for investing in Colorado’s entrepreneurs and helping our ecosystem thrive! 💙

Event Registration Here: https://socostartupweek.com/our-events/

08/21/2026

☀️ Keep the momentum going at SoCo Startup Week!

Our afternoon sessions are packed with resources, ideas, and hands-on experiences — with something for everyone, but especially local business owners and entrepreneurs!

💼 Hear from the Office of Supplier Diversity and OEDIT about resources and opportunities available to Colorado businesses.

💡 Join Joze Petrich for a session on Rural Pattern Language & Community Hackathons and explore new ways communities can work together to solve local challenges.

📱 Then get interactive with Ian Sturgeon and his awesome new app, NatureChase — combining technology, outdoor adventure, and a little friendly competition as we head into downtown Cañon City!

Come for the morning, stay for the afternoon, and make a full day of SoCo Startup Week in Fremont County! 🚀

It’s not too late to register:
https://socostartupweek.com/our-events/