The Denver ScaleUp Network
For Denver-area emerging entrepreneurs.
Ready to Scale?
The 2026 Denver ScaleUp Network Program has officially kicked-off. Please complete the interest form below to be connected with other resources or express interest in next year’s cohort.
Founded in 2017 with over 150 graduates, the Denver ScaleUp Network is a program founded by the Denver Economic Development & Opportunity, and delivered by BEN Colorado, Omni Institute, and TrueSpace.
We serve one cohort per year, supporting 50 emerging, diverse Denver-area entrepreneurs.
The program provides founders the guidance, connections, and resources needed to overcome the strategic growth challenges in their businesses.
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The Denver ScaleUp Network Program is a nine-month cohort designed to support traditionally underserved entrepreneurs near Denver. This program provides strategic guidance, mentorship, and resources to foster business growth and success.
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Over 9 months, participants gain:
Tactical skills & leadership development from monthly in-person meetings
Shared learning & accountability, by collaborating with a curated peer cohort
High-impact connections to local business leaders & resources
Advisory sessions with BEN Colorado Advisors, with insights on focus, strategy, and decision-making
Participation and business assessment in the TrueSpace Program
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This program serves founders leading Denver-area businesses that are already in market with customers, generating between $250k-2m in annual revenue. We target traditionally underserved founders.
Candidates are poised for growth, open to strategic guidance, and focused on long-term scalability.
“Denver ScaleUp landed at a pivotal moment for Clusivi. The BEN community challenged our assumptions, made strategic introductions, and validated that there’s real demand for our non-FICO credit model. Their feedback helped shape the product we’re launching today.”
-Cedric Lipsey, Founder of Clusivi & BEN Alum
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