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There are numerous organizations and systems in place at this institution that aid students by providing information, funding, and support. When related to incubating or bootcamp type offerings, CSU has developed several different showcases that support and appreciate student work. One is the Graduate Student Showcase, and the other is the Celebrate Undergraduate Research and Creativity Showcase (CURC). Both offer opportunities for current students to display a variety of projects or assignments they have completed in school. These newer events provide a chance to have student work seen and critiqued by the campus community. For students seeking more than reviews for their work, there are several great funding systems at CSU. The Research Acceleration Office offers many outlets for students to apply for grants to conduct research projects. Students submit proposals that are reviewed by faculty and administration, and the proposals are deemed as worthy or unworthy ventures for the school. A less formal approach available to students is using RamFunder. It functions similarly to GoFundMe.com, in that anyone can request financial assistance for any academic-related research or project they wish to investigate further. Many students and faculty members donate to this site, allowing individuals to bring their ideas to fruition. As far as technology assistance at the institution is concerned, there are several departments where students can receive assistance and gather more information. Once they decide they have new and innovative concepts they wish to explore, a great place to visit is the Technology Transfer Office, which is under the umbrella of the campus Research Foundation. Here, the staff works to protect and manage the intellectual property of the university and its students. It also acts as a liaison with the community, connecting students to local businesses and opportunities that can further their innovative ideas or research. Another program that offers industry connections is the Office of Engagement; it works to connect different communities both on and off campus through different collaboration and leadership events. Built in to the curriculum of CSU are a number of innovative strategies that students can utilize without needing a proposal or idea. A great example of this is a course offered in grant writing. It is taught online and gives students the chance to gain a knowledge and understanding of what information and tools they need to create a grant for future endeavors they may pursue. On a larger scale, a minor is offered in legal studies, which benefits individuals wanting to understand the legality of entrepreneurship, such as business ownership, protecting intellectual property, and patents.
=Facilitating university-industry collaboration: The "Spin Out" section of your Landscape Canvas relates to research centers, industrial parks and industry/mentor networks and will give you a sense of whether the University is "Facilitating University-Industry Collaboration."=
=Engaging with regional and local economic development efforts= Colorado State University is surrounded by economic developments that could become a potential partner. As known, CSU students are able to focus on the study, Fermentation Science, which gives students the opportunity to branch out in the community of Fort Collins, CO which is known as a beer community. Therefore, CSU students are able to give back to the business world. In the event of CSU making these types of classes available, New Belgium Brewing and CSU have partnered up in the past. For example, not only have they taught new brewery classes, but New Belgium Brewery is a key component in the new CSU football stadium which in both cases, brings more revenue.