MergeLane announces Innovation Camp program
Boulder-based accelerator MergeLane announced this week the launch of their new Innovation Camp, a one-week program to give entrepreneurs and teams a taste of what it’s like to go through the full accelerator cohort. The first camp will take place in November, and applications are open now. [Blog post]
Techstars top accelerator for funding
A new report from investment analysis firm CB Insights determined Boulder-based Techstars is the top accelerator for funding, based on the percentage of companies that receive funding after the program. The study determined 48 percent of Techstars companies raise a minimum of $750,000 before the end of their first year out of the program. [Denver Business Journal]
Hickenlooper designates August 1-5 as Tech Week
Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper has designated August 1-5 as Tech Week in the state. The designation serves to celebrate the tech community in Colorado, and members of Colorado’s tech community are encouraged to host events or tell their story about the impact Colorado has had on their business. People and companies interested in participating can learn more at coloradotechweek.org. [InnovatioNews]
Significant openings in Boulder software jobs
Boulder has a significant open supply of software jobs, according to a report from ACT, The App Association. The report reveals there are around 460 software development openings in the city; based on the average developer salary, that means $50 million in income hangs in the balance at companies struggling to hire developers. The group cited a lack of tech education in schools as a reason for the shortage. [BizWest]
Cannabase acquired by security firm Helix TCS
Online wholesale marijuana marketplace Cannabase was acquired this week by Greenwood Village-based Helix TCS. Helix TCS (OTC PINK: HLIX) supports the Colorado cannabis industry with compliance software, banking solutions and security services, including subcontracting armed guards. Cannabase will operate as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Helix TCS; the partnership is expected to help reduce risk associated with the industry, including with transport of product. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. [Press release]
RefactorU launches diversity scholarship program
Boulder-based coding bootcamp RefactorU announced the launch of their diversity scholarship program this week. The program offers 27 scholarships to women and other underrepresented groups in STEM. The competitive scholarships ask applicants to submit an essay and personal statement, which will be judged by a community panel on metrics like problem solving ability and passion for coding. [Press release]
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