Innovation/Entrepreneurship

Innovation and entrepreneurship are integral to the Energy Institute. Our work and research is fueled by a desire to create positive change on a global scale. This attitude of entrepreneurship and innovation was even recognized by the Smithsonian Institution, which designated Fort Collins as a place of 21st century innovation.

At the Energy Institute, we encourage innovation through entrepreneurship training, participating in CSU Venture’s Research to Market (R2M) accelerator and streamlining energy-based research into the commercial sector through our Tech-To-Market (T2M) program. We even house an array of clean-tech ventures on the 4th floor of the Powerhouse.

Researchers

• Dr. Bryan Willson: Executive Director of the Energy Institute and Professor of Mechanical Engineering
• Jeff Muhs: Associate Director for Programs and Initiatives
• Todd Headley: President of CSU Ventures
• Dr. Steve Albers: Associate Director of LAUNCHPAD, the startup support program for CSU Ventures and Co-Director of the Ambassador Program
• Paul Hudnutt: Entrepreneurship, Venture Finance and Strategy Instructor in CSU MBA program, Former Director of GSSE MBA Program
• Dr. Scott Shrake: Director, Institute for Entrepreneurship
• Bob Isaman: Operating Partner, Kohlberg & Company, LLC