Our Partners

State Impact Partner

BEN received a 2:1 matching grant of $750,000 from the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) in acknowledgment of our efforts to address an underserved gap within the current entrepreneurial ecosystem. Through fostering mentorship opportunities, making introductions, and creating an ecosystem that persuades companies to stay in Colorado, we are proud to contribute to the growth and sustainability of our local business community.

OEDIT creates a positive business climate that encourages dynamic economic development and sustainable job growth. We advance the state’s economy through financial and technical programs under the leadership of the Governor and Executive Director.

Marketplace Partners

BEN Colorado Marketplace Partners are innovative companies seeking to engage with some of Colorado's most promising entrepreneurs and fast-growing businesses. BEN provides a wide variety of sponsorship opportunities to participate in events, company sessions, marketing and social media, blog posts, and vertical-specific activities.

Community Partners

  • DEDO - BEN Colorado Community Partner

    Denver Economic Development & Opportunity (DEDO) is the City & County of Denver's innovation and entrepreneurship hub, creating an economy that works for everyone.

  • CiviCO - BEN Colorado Community Partner

    CiviCO believes that with the right support, anyone can lead – anytime, anywhere. They’re committed to bringing Coloradans together across sectors, geographies, and even political divisions to convene and activate around the issues that matter most to our communities, while becoming the best versions of ourselves in the process.

  • Startup Colorado - BEN Colorado Community Partner

    Startup Colorado believes that everyone should have the ability to start and scale a business in the place they call home. They help entrepreneurs and ecosystem builders access the human, social, and financial capital they need to build thriving businesses via an online community, partnership development, storytelling, and curated business resources.

  • Naturally Colorado - BEN Colorado Community Partner

    Naturally Colorado is a non-profit organization with a mission of nurturing and enhancing the natural and organic products industry in Colorado, providing a statewide support network for natural and organic brands.

  • Colorado Bioscience Association - BEN Colorado Community Partner

    Colorado Bioscience Association champions a collaborative life sciences ecosystem, supporting member companies from concept to commercialization while elevating science with world-class infrastructure, a collaborative ecosystem, and $2.15 billion raised in 2024.

  • Fitsimons Innovation Community - BEN Colorado Partner

    Fitzsimons Innovation Community is an integrated urban campus where for health and life sciences companies of all sizes. The customized workspace, collaborative campus, and proximity to one of the top health systems and medical schools in the country make it the perfect place to put down roots and get to work.

Interested in becoming a Marketplace Partner?

At BEN Colorado, our partners are valued members of our community, contributing more than just financial support. Partnering with us means gaining access to exclusive networking events, connecting with growing businesses across Colorado, and embracing our 'give-first' community ethos. We foster an environment where generosity is celebrated, believing that by giving freely, opportunities will always circle back around.