Subject: Do You Have Colorado on Your Radar For U.S. Expansion?

Applications now open for

Denver's Global Landing Pad!

Immersive program to support international founders grow and succeed in the Mile High City



ISRAELI FOUNDERS!

Are you feeling tapped out by the attention on New York, Boston, Miami, and LA? Then it's time to look to the Mile High City!


Join CO-IL online on March 4th for an interactive briefing on what it really means for international founders to enter the U.S. market through Denver's flagship Global Landing Pad (GLP) business acceleration program. GLP is specifically designed to help global companies validate their fit in the U.S. while exploring the rich opportunities, assets, and resources that Denver offers.

 

We’ll walk through eligibility, what makes a strong application, how the program works in practice, and how strategically located Denver can serve as a smart U.S. entry point for Israeli businesses.



This session is especially relevant for companies in:
• Deep tech, space, and quantum
• Energy, climate, and water
• Cyber and critical infrastructure
• Biotech and Medtech

Whether you’re exploring pilots, partnerships, or a first U.S. foothold, this webinar will help you understand if Denver's global ecosystem is the right pathway for you.


📅 WEBINAR DATE: Wednesday, March 4, 2026
🕕 TIME: 6:00 PM Israel | 9:00 AM Colorado MST
📍 Virtual (Zoom)

👉 RSVP HERE


2026 Denver Global Landing Pad Cohort

Program Dates: September 9-11, 2026
Deadline to apply: April 30, 2026.

Applications now open


Click here and on the images below to learn more about Denver's global ecosystem.


 
 

Colorado's Venture Capital Landscape is Growing!

New Innosphere VC Report



Innosphere's new Colorado Venture Capital Report 2025 highlights strong momentum across the state, with increasing deal activity, deeper sector specialization, and growing investor sophistication.


The report reveals that Colorado startups attracted $7.46 billion in venture capital investments in 2025, marking the second-highest year on record and an increase of more than $2.24 billion from 2024, driven primarily by larger late-stage financings.

Key takeaway for Israeli founders: Colorado is no longer just “a fly-over market”, it’s becoming a real funding ecosystem.

Read the full report here.

CO-IL continues to connect Israeli startups with Colorado-based VCs, angels, and corporate innovation teams particularly in deep tech, space, and industrial sectors.


 

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Colorado Climate Week +

NLR Industry Growth Forum

Great Opportunities to Consider 


 


Colorado Climate Week 2026, March 30-April 3
Presented by Colorado Cleantech

The Colorado Climate Week submission portal is now open! This weeklong event presents a strong opportunity for Israeli climate-tech companies to engage with Colorado’s sustainability ecosystem.

🔗 Submit your event or participate by visiting the event's website.

Relevant for:

  • Water tech

  • Energy transition

  • Industrial decarbonization

  • Smart infrastructure

  • Climate resilience

If you’re an Israeli climate company, CO-IL can help you identify partners, pilot opportunities, and speaking platforms.


Industry Growth Forum 2026, March 31 - April 2

Denver, Colorado

National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR, formerly NREL)


For Israeli energy and climate-tech founders looking to break into the U.S. market, NLR's annual Industry Growth Forum (IGF) is one of the world's most strategic venues to meet investors, corporates, and potential pilot partners in a highly structured way.

The annual NLR forum brings together more than 1,000 participants from across the energy ecosystem for curated 1:1 meetings, pitch sessions, and deep discussions on system integration, grid, mobility, and industrial decarbonization. If your company is thinking seriously about U.S. expansion, partnerships, or capital, IGF is worth exploring as a key entry point into the Colorado marketplace.

Learn more at: https://www.industrygrowthforum.com/


 
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