C3 Innovation
About C3 Innovation
C3 Innovation is a hub of multidisciplinary collaboration that connects students, faculty, and the community to push the boundaries of research and discovery.
Located at the Kraemer Family Library in the heart of the UCCS campus, we empower participants to solve real-world challenges and drive growth in sectors like AI/cybersecurity, space, healthcare, the arts, and beyond.
Curiosity, Creativity, and Community.
At UCCS, innovation is at the core of everything we do, driving us to think outside the box every day. Across all programs, academic disciplines, and new collaborations, we embrace an innovative approach to succeed, create, and transform.
This commitment inspired the creation of C3 Innovation, which stands for Curiosity, Creativity, and Community—the essential elements for solving problems and delivering impactful solutions. Through hands-on projects and meaningful collaborations, we believe anything is possible.
Details
Student and Faculty Innovation
Engaging both students and faculty in interdisciplinary projects that offer real-world experience and solutions.
Community and Industry Collaboration
Partnering with local businesses, government, and nonprofits to tackle complex challenges and drive economic growth.
Growing Partnerships
Collaborations with thought-leaders and global innovators such as Deloitte and the El Pomar Foundation.
Key Features
Innovation Ecosystem: Ideas into impact
Faculty Research Diffusion: Research to Southern Colorado
Community-Driven Insights: Community brings needs to UCCS
Organizational Improvement: Spirit of innovation and positive change
Space for Innovation: A place for collaborations and collisions
Belief in the Future: The best days are ahead of us
C3 Innovation Fund
Gifts to C3 Innovation help support initiatives for the C3 Innovation.
Contact and Learn More
If you'd like to learn more about the C3 Innovation and the exciting work happening, reach out to Ben Kwitek at bkwitek@uccs.edu or Seth Porter at sporter9@uccs.edu.