Entrepreneurship is for EVERYONE!

Join us for the statewide 2025 Colorado Sustainability Challenge (CSC), a two-week hybrid event designed for anyone passionate about solving problems, teaming up on an idea and having fun in the process of building a solution to impact sustainability. Participants come from all academic disciplines—ranging from the Humanities to STEM—and have a shot at winning a share of $17,000!

Hosted by CU Boulder’s Innovation & Entrepreneurship Initiative, the Leeds School of Business and the Environmental Center, CSC takes place at CU Boulder and participating affiliate institutions. Sustainability problems can be solved with —or without— technology, and you can jump in solo or bring your friends and form a team. Whether you have an idea or are someone eager to help those ideas become real, this is an event you won't want to miss!

Who Can Participate?

CSC is open to students, faculty and staff at all CO Front Range colleges and universities.

How Does It Work?

The 2025 Colorado Sustainability Challenge starts with the CSC Kickoff from 6-8 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 28, where teams form, learn about challenge specifics and begin brainstorming their creative solutions. During the next two weeks, participants have chances to meet with experienced mentors, build prototypes and turn ideas into reality. The challenge culminates with the Finals at CU Boulder on Oct. 12—a celebration with prizes worth thousands of dollars up for grabs!

Event specifics:

• CSC Kickoff on Sunday, Sept. 28 from 6-8 p.m. in the University Memorial Center (UMC), Glen Miller Ballroom. This event is free with registration.
• Statewide CSC Timeline: Sunday, Sept. 28-Sunday, Oct. 12.
• CSC Finals are on Sunday, Oct. 12, from 6-8 p.m. in the University Memorial Center (UMC), Glen Miller Ballroom. This event is free with registration.