Denver Startup Week 2025, Dates, Schedule, and Preview
Introduction
The 2025 version of Denver Startup Week (renamed Colorado Startup Week) will kick off with new energy on September 16–18 in Denver, CO. It is a three-day celebration that is free and attracts entrepreneurs, investors, innovators, and inquisitive minds from all over Colorado and beyond.
Still, you can expect hundreds of workshops, panels, pitching events, and social gatherings focused on idea generation, networking, and the advancement of startups. You might be a first-time founder or a seasoned pro, but here’s everything you need to know and you should know.
So What Is the Denver Startup Week?
Denver Startup Week was started in 2012, it is an free, five-day festival of innovation and entrepreneurship, and now it became Colorado Startup Week, which celebrates the entrepreneurial culture throughout the state. Event continues to attract more than 20,000 participants each year, and these events cover more than 200 sessions and all of them are organized by volunteers.
The events are generalized, and they involve technology, health, finance, marketing, and even mental health of entrepreneurs. Aside from the serving sessions, they can also partake in yoga and happy hours to recharge while building professional relationships. With loads of information provided at every stage of entrepreneurship—ideation, scaling activities, hiring, and funding—it is a rich resource for all business owners.
Days / Place
Dates of the Event: September 16-18 2023.
Venue: Downtown Denver — different locations within walking urban neighborhoods
The summit will start with the keynotes and the opening festival on the Day One and will be followed by the detailed conversation of major themes on the Day Two, such as AI, scaling, funding, and others. Pitch competitions and closing parties will follow on the third day.
Highlights in Schedule 2025
Day 1 (September 16) – Kick off and Networking
- Introductory talk by a public figure, entrepreneur, or investor
- Workshops that include lectures by specialists in such fields as market analysis, problem building, and technological trends
- An after-school mixer that will ignite new acquaintances
Day 2 (September 17) – Deep Dives & Skills Workshops
- Workshops and roundtables on themes such as AI, space and quantum technology, and robotics will be conducted by practitioners.
- Case studies and panels peer-led
Day 3 (September 18) – Funding & Celebration
- Panels about capital (“raising your first round,” investor-readiness, etc.)
- Startup finals Pitch competitions: The startups pitch their ideas in front of potential funding audiences
- A wrap-up party to relax and think.
Who is the Audience?
Colorado Denver Startup Week is a non-profit event focused on every person related to and interested in the entrepreneurship field. The best participants would be:
- A first-time entrepreneur who wants to be validated, tooled, or community
- Team builders who are considering scaling up and product market fit
- Entrepreneurship seekers – freelancers and side hustlers
- Developers and engineers who either want to switch or start enterprises
- Investors, mentors, and service providers who seek new-gen talent
It is also a great place to drop by, be exposed to startups, network, or even learn new skills and contribute to the local tech environment.
What 2025 Makes a Difference
1. Statewide Expansion
The Colorado Startup Week (then named the Denver Startup Week), which will be held in 2025, has an even greater purpose in mind – to consist not only of Denver but also Boulder, Fort Collins, Colorado Springs, Durango, and other startup and entrepreneurial communities.
2. Sector Diversity
In 2025, we look forward to featuring tracks on AI, space, quantum tech, biotech, climate, health, FinTech, UX, founder wellness, and more, all within the diverse world of Colorado startup talent.
3. Community-Driven Content
With over 70 volunteer-driven community events in 2024, the structure for this year is likely to include grassroots programming, expert talks and panels, networking gatherings, and social events.
Preparation How to
1. Make a Session Proposal
Released July 6, 2025. Visitors can propose any lectures, panel discussions, workshops or even special events, including yoga classes or even hackathons.
2. Register Early
Please put it on your calendars and subscribe on the day of registration. Reservations are made quickly, particularly for workshops and special events.
3. Plan Your Time Table
Search session tracks in advance — select sessions that are of interest to you (e.g., scaling, fundraising, tech deep dives, wellness).
4. Mapping of Networking Goals
Be specific with your objectives by defining them; for example, aim to meet three investors or AI founders.
5. Attend Meetups in the Community
When searching for casual startup dinners, pre-and post-event mixers, and so-called ‘Ask Me Anything’ sessions, options are available through Slack, Meetup, or X.
Tips to Memorable Experience
- Arrive Early: Seats fill up quickly. Being early not only helps you secure good seats but also facilitates early networking.
- Do Q&A: You can also ask valuable questions.
- Note: Record three things that you need to do after each session.
- Network Intentionally: Exchange information back and forth on LinkedIn or Slack and follow up with a call.
- Get in the Party: Go out in the evenings — this is a great way to make informal contacts.
Price and Availability
- It can be attended not contrasting any money as organizers and sponsors are not-for-profit entities
- Places to go are also available, and facilitators tend to accommodate visitors in most cases
- There is no paywall, although some special events can be registered on
- Look it up on the official site, but historical surveys have indicated that it is a free, face-to-face first event with an expanding online presence.
Long-term and Post-Event Benefits
- Kept Connected: Go here to use resources, startup deals, and event recaps
- Alumni Connections: Subscribe to the alum’s slack groups and mailing list or visit chapters in your region
- Seek Finances: Approach the VCs or accelerator team members and book follow-ups
- Follow-up Meetups: Seek cohorts in geeky paths such as AI networks or pitch clubs
FAQs
Q1: Is Denver Startup Week free?
Yes — it is free. Sponsorship and volunteer efforts finance the event, ensuring profits do not solely drive it.
Q2: Do I have to enroll in individual sessions?
Yes. Registration begins as soon as you finish setting up your personalized agenda by registering to choose specific sessions and workshops.
Q3: Is it a virtual option?
Although DSW is essentially face-to-face, online alternatives are being added more frequently — particularly keynote streaming and select workshops.
Q4: Who is allowed to submit a session?
Anyone! Sessions can be proposed by July 6 by individual founders, their Denver startup, investors, students, or community organizations.
Q5: Which Denver startup are brought to focus?
It will feature a broad mix of AI consultancies, ranging from entry-level to those focused on health tech, space tech, fintech, and social impact-related projects, as well as self-funded companies.
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Conclusion
Colorado Startup Week 2025 is poised to become a historic event in the history of Denver’s entrepreneurial scene, as well as the broader Colorado innovation ecosystem. Over three days of a packed agenda (Sept 16–18), all aspects are encompassed, including meet-the-maker boot camps, startup pitch finals, AI discussions, health and wellness, and after-dark networking.
Whether you’re creating your first MVP, closing a funding round, or simply considering entrepreneurship, you won’t find a better value. Register to suggest a session, outline your plan, and prepare to connect, learn, and grow.
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