1 Million Cups Fort Collins

Naturally Colorado is a 501(c)6 non-profit organization with a mission of nurturing and enhancing the natural and organic products industry in Colorado. We have a dedicated Board of Directors made up of industry pioneers, recognized pros in their respective fields and budding entrepreneurs, as well as a vibrant and growing constituency of folks interested in celebrating and entering the local natural foods scene. Some of our best traits are our ability to bring people together for networking opportunities to brainstorm great ideas, and learn and grow in their business ventures. We call on experts in the field for deep-dive educational seminars. We are an organization that wants to see Colorado continue to thrive as the cradle of the global natural products industry, make friends and have fun in the process.

The New Venture Challenge (NVC) connects the CU Boulder campus with the Boulder community to develop and fund innovative ideas. Participants attend year-round events, network and collaborate with mentors to refine their ideas and form startup teams to pitch for a share of $275,000 in funding at the NVC Finals.

A weekly, coffee-fueled event where 2 entrepreneurs present their early stage companies to the Greeley community for advice and feedback. Every week, entrepreneurs present business ideas to the local community and learn how those around them can support their business in its growth. Your local 1 Million Cups (1MC) community gives you the opportunity to refine your elevator pitch to a diverse audience, access training programs, and engage with a network for support.