About

Driving Innovation Through Strategic Partnerships

C3 Innovation fosters strategic partnerships with local businesses, government agencies, and nonprofits to address complex challenges and drive economic growth. By collaborating with thought leaders and global innovators, including Deloitte and the El Pomar Foundation, C3 Innovation connects expertise and resources to create impactful solutions that benefit both the community and the broader economy.

C3 Innovation Lab

C3 Innovation Lab
  • Curiosity
  • Creativity
  • Community
  • Interdisciplinary innovation
  • Collision space

Deloitte.

Deloitte
  • Trillion-dollar opportunity in Space
  • Brainstorming and networking hub
  • Real-world problem-solving
  • Bridge between academia and industry
  • Environment to inspire and create

Swift App

Swift logo
  • Swift App Design & Development Lab
  • Design thinking and problem-solving
  • State-of-the-art training for students
  • Workshops and hackathons
  • Student ventures with new iOS apps

El Pomar Foundation

El Pomar Foundation
  • UCCS Faculty Fellows
  • Supported by the El Pomar Foundation
  • Innovative research for Southern Colorado
  • Community engagement
  • Research for local stakeholders

Culture Futurist®

Culture Futurist® logo
  • Unlocking creativity for a modern workforce
  • Workshops and training for the community
  • Participation with international thought leaders
  • Corporate training and development

Cybersecurity at UCCS

Cybersecurity at UCCS
  • Multidisciplinary cybersecurity programs
  • Industry-informed training
  • K-12 partnerships
  • Research for faculty and students
  • Industry-sponsored internships

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.