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Partners
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CORA partners are based in both Colorado and the Rhone-Alpes and have a direct interest in pursuing opportunities that benefit their organizations as well as serving the goals of CORA.
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AEPI
AEPI is the Grenoble-Isère economic development agency, fully funded by the Isère Departmental Council. AEPI is tasked with all aspects of promoting Grenoble-Isère, to facilitate the location of new business here.
AEPI offers an up-to-date and forward-looking view of the economy, making it an essential partner for developing the economy and promoting the industrial fabric. It is a public service, responsible for capitalizing on Grenoble-Isère's assets. It prospects companies elsewhere in France and abroad, and provides assistance in the location of new business.
Missions:
- Prospecting French and foreign firms
- Location of firms in Grenoble-Isère
- Development of key technologies and locations
- Economic data and documentation, assistance with defining development strategies
- Communication to promote Grenoble-Isère and enhance its reputation as a business center
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Alstom Hydro France
Alstom is the world's leading hydro power equipment supplier and service provider. Alstom has over a century of experience and extensive know-how in the hydropower industry. Alstom hydro turbines and generators installed worldwide represent more than 25% of the total hydro power in operation today.
We offer a complete range of equipment and services for new and existing hydro power plants, including:
- Hydro turbines & generators for all sizes
- Pump turbines and fixed or variable speed generator motors
- Control & protection systems
- Refurbishment and upgrade
- Value-added services
- Small hydro
- Hydro-mechanical and lifting equipment
Our strengths
- Large R&D capacity for turbines and generators
- Experienced experts guarantying a high level of performance and innovation
- Most complete range of products and services
- Global/complete plant integration capabilities
- Largest worldwide installed base (310 GVA generators and 155 GW turbines)
- Local presence thanks to our global geographical coverage
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Bank of the West
Bank of the West is a financially strong, well-capitalized and prudently managed FDIC-insured bank that customers have entrusted with their money for over 135 years. Through holding company BancWest Corporation, the bank is a subsidiary of BNP Paribas, one of the six highest rated banks in the world.
Our bank's stability and development have been sustained through a strong focus on sound, conservative banking practices and a superior level of customer service. Bank of the West employs a business model that lets the bank make service-focused decisions–about credit, products and other aspects of its operations—as quickly, consistently and as close to the customer as possible. The bank operates distinct units to provide a range of superior services — Commercial Banking, Regional Banking, National Finance and Wealth Management.
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The Law Office of Susan J. Brushaber, PC
Admitted to practice in New York, New Jersey and Colorado, Denver-based attorney Susan Brushaber advises clients, both foreign and domestic, on a wide range of legal issues, primarily in the area of Intellectual Property Law, with particular expertise in the areas of technology development and licensing, trade secret protection, portfolio management, e-commerce and the Internet, trademark prosecution and enforcement (including brand management and strategy), and copyright protection and enforcement. She also advises clients on general corporate and commercial matters, especially in connection with the formation and management of foreign subsidiaries, strategic relationships, outsourcing and product distribution, procurement and supply. Prior to returning to private practice in 2006, Ms. Brushaber was the Director of International and Legal Affairs at, Quark, Inc., a leading software company headquartered in Denver, Colorado with subsidiaries located in Europe and Asia.
Ms. Brushaber is co-chair of the Intellectual Property Committee of the Section of International Law and Practice of the American Bar Association as well as a member of the Intellectual Property and Business Law Sections. Ms. Brushaber is the Chair of the International Section of the Colorado Bar Association, a member of the Advisory Board of the International Business Club of Colorado as well as a member of the Denver Rotary Club. Ms. Brushaber is also a member of the International Trademark Association and was appointed to the North American subcommittee of the Anti-Counterfeiting and Enforcement Committee for the 2008-2009 Committee term.
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CH2M HILL
As a global leader in full-service engineering, consulting, construction, and operations, CH2M HILL has the human and technical resources, the international footprint, and the depth of know-how and experience to help you achieve success in any corner of the world.
We are the only engineer-procure-construct (EPC) company that offers this wide spectrum of expertise, knowledge, and services across varied industries and government agencies. This scope and scale sets us apart in our commitment to partner with you to achieve your strategic and operational goals.
The values we hold dearest:
- Honesty, integrity and trust
- Responsive client focus
- People-oriented
- Quest for innovation and continuous improvement
- Collaborative and enjoyable work environment
- Sustainable, long-term growth
- Community commitment
- Challenging work opportunities and a strong work ethic
- Commitment to safety, health, and environmental protection
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CleanLaunch
While CleanLaunch is a new and innovative technology incubator with unique programming, CleanLaunch’s origins date back to the 1980’s.
We are the legacy of a group of technology incubators with a long and successful history assisting entrepreneurs that began in 1989 with the launch of the Boulder Technology Incubator (BTI), through the efforts of the University of Colorado, Ball Aerospace, Public Service Company (Xcel Energy), and the business community of Boulder.
After more than ten years of helping early stage companies in Boulder, and as the Colorado Technology Incubator (CTI d/b/a CTEK Venture Centers), the organization merged with Colorado Venture Centers (formerly the Colorado Biomedical Venture Center) and became Colorado Venture Centers d/b/a CTEK Venture Centers, Inc.). In 2003, CTEK formed the CTEK Angels, a network of "angel investors" that invests in early stage companies. CTEK expanded its reach to independently incorporated community-based centers in Longmont in 2002 (now the Longmont Entrepreneurial Network), and Denver/Stapleton in 2005 (Denver Ventures at Stapleton, Inc.).
Over the years we have amassed a network of over 1,000 senior level business advisors that volunteer their time to assist early-stage companies. Through this network and with the help of our sponsors, our affiliated entities have assisted more than 500 start-up and early-stage companies, and CTEK Angels have invested in over 25 companies.
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CBSA - Colorado BioScience Association
The Colorado BioScience Association facilitates the growth of the industry in Colorado through advocacy, representation and service. CBSA supports the economic development of Colorado through the creation of a premier bioscience cluster within the state.
The Colorado BioScience Association is working to:
- · Grow the state's workforce in bioscience and medical device industries.
- · Speak with a single voice on behalf of the industry.
- · Promote the growth of the industry by working for a better business environment.
- · Provide networking, educational and technical programs for the industry.
- · Fight for policies that support a strong biosciencea industry in the state.
- · Persuade investors that Colorado bioscience and medical device companies are a good investment.
- · Create technology transfer and research solutions through new partnerships with Colorado's research institutions.
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Colorado Cleantech Industry Association
Founded in 2008, CCIA is a new statewide organization dedicated to promoting Colorado’s cleantech industry. We are the only industry-led, industry-focused cleantech group in the state. Our mission is to provide advocacy, public policy leadership, development and education in the cleantech sector.
Sparking Innovation and Investment in Colorado's Clean Technology Companies
Clean technology – a response to the environmental and natural resource constraints of the 21st Century – represents one of our nation’s greatest challenges and opportunities. Clean technology includes renewable energy manufacturers and providers as well as products and services that make our current energy production and distribution systems more efficient. The sector also includes products and technologies that help consumers and industries use natural resources such as energy, water and waste more efficiently.
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CREC (Colorado Renewable Energy Collaboratory)
The Colorado Renewable Energy Collaboratory is a research consortium among four leading research institutions—the Colorado School of Mines, Colorado State University, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, and the University of Colorado at Boulder.
The Collaboratory works with industry partners, public agencies, and other universities and colleges to:
- Create and speed the commercialization of renewable energy technologies, energy management systems, and energy efficiency
- Support economic growth in Colorado and the nation with renewable energy industries
- Educate our nation's finest energy researchers, technicians, and workforce.
The Collaboratory conducts research through a series of research centers, each of which is managed by a team of leading academics and researchers in the relevant disciplines from the four Collaboratory institutions. Private industry members offer financial support and help guide the shared research program of their center. Learn more about the research centers.
Every activity of the Collaboratory is dependent upon close coordination and cooperation among the four institutions, from organizational structure through the performance of laboratory and field research. This high level of collaboration requires a high level of shared information.
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CSIA (Colorado’s Technology Association)
CSIA is the state’s largest and most influential technology association. Since its beginning in 1994, CSIA has provided hundreds of programs, workshops and major events to create connections, portals for information, as well as leadership about key issues in the industry. Through the work of our more than 100 key volunteers, Board members and staff, CSIA also serves as the advocate on behalf of the industry for C-Level connections, legislative/regulatory leadership, as well as with the local influencers including news media, government leaders and other industry leaders.
CSIA represents the more than 5,000 software companies, nearly 1,000 hardware/storage and related technology companies, and 175,000 IT workers throughout the state to bring forward the technology leaders across the state.
Fostering innovation and a positive growth environment to enable the Colorado technology industry to compete on a global basis is CSIA's mission. As the voice of our state's technology community, CSIA connects member companies in their fields and builds recognition of the Colorado tech industry as a global leader.
Another of CSIA's primary missions is to monitor state and federal regulations and legislation that affect the technology industries. As Colorado's leading technology industry organization, CSIA works on behalf of our members to ensure that our industry's voice is heard -- a voice with the experience, access, knowledge and influence to effectively represent the diverse interests of the technology industry.
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Fairfield & Woods, P.C.
Fairfield and Woods, P.C. brings our long history in Colorado together with new approaches and full-service capabilities. Founded in 1934 by Golding Fairfield and James Woods, Fairfield and Woods, P.C. is one of the oldest law firms in Denver. Today, our lawyers practice a broad range of both general and niche business areas. We continue to be one of the leading commercial law firms in the Rocky Mountain region.
We partner with clients in a broad range of legal and business areas including traditional areas of corporate law, real estate and litigation, as well as some of the more innovative areas needed to support today’s important initiatives: GreenTech, business succession, intellectual property, and finance. We also help clients effectively transfer wealth and family businesses to the next generation.
Our attorneys are qualified and experienced in virtually all areas of business law, including litigation and dispute resolution. Several of our attorneys have joined us after successful careers in business and government, to provide us with a greater understanding of the issues currently faced by businesses in today's highly regulated environment.
Fairfield and Woods, P.C. values its relationships with its clients. We heed the words of Chuck Beise, a long-time Fairfield and Woods, P.C. partner, by treating our clients as our friends and doing our best to support them in their endeavors. Many of our clients have been with us for decades. And our current attorneys carry on the tradition of service and value that has been a hallmark of Fairfield and Woods, P.C. since 1934.
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GRAIN - Grenoble Alpes Incubation
Coaching Project Leaders and Entrepreneurs
GRAIN is an upfront incubator dedicated to the successful launch preparation of innovative businesses. As the entrepreneurs are mainly former engineers from the labs or technology driven companies, GRAIN focuses the incubation process on the constitution of the core team, the development of the entrepreneurial culture and the marketing and business planning support to understand the demand profile and select the best business model. GRAIN also connects the entrepreneurs to its large network of external contacts including local and national institutions, VCs, market researcher experts, legal advisers.
Since 1999, GRAIN has accompanied 170 projets leaders. As of june 2009, 97 start-ups have been created.
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GREX Centre de commercial international
GREX est le centre de commerce international des Chambres de commerce et d’industrie de Grenoble et de Nord-Isère. Sa mission consiste à faciliter le développement international de l’ensemble des entreprises de l’Isère...
- Grex s'appuie sur les compétences.
- Grex propose des programmes spécifiques alliant information, formation, conseils et accompagnement sur les marchés étrangers.
- Grex développe une veille sur l’évolution de la réglementation dans l’UE et des prestations permettant notamment de tirer profit.
- Grex assure un accompagnement à l’approche des marchés extérieurs.
- Grex facilite le partage d’informations ciblées et validées, le partage d’expériences entre les spécialistes du commerce international à travers le eClub des adhrent et GREX Ecobiz, espace collaboratif conçu pour les entreprises adhérentes.
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Grenoble INP (Grenoble Institute of Technology)
Our touchstone: innovation in training engineers and researchers, to push the boundaries of progress.
One of France's leading engineering training centers
Grenoble Institute of Technology trains dynamic, innovative engineers in 11 high-tech areas, paying particular attention to future job prospects. Grenoble Institute of Technology also aims to provide fulfillment and opportunities for students to get involved - with societies, sports, clubs and cultural activities, etc.
Research for innovative technologies
Grenoble Institute of Technology's ambitious research policy is embodied in the 6 industrial clusters it is involved with alongside with locally-based companies.
Relationships with industry
On the back of more than 100 years of experience, Grenoble Institute of Technology is in a position to monitor and anticipate society's technical, scientific and social changes, creating dynamic spin-off companies and developing the technologies for tomorrow.
It has a leading role in 2 industrial clusters: Minalogic, focusing on micro and nanotechnologies and software and Tenerrdis in the renewable energy industry.
A leading European institute
Our current focus is on increasing our international reach and making it into the European top ten of universities..
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Hart IP Law & Strategies LLC
Hart Intellectual Property Law & Strategies LLC was launched in Denver in February 2010 to identify, propel, and protect the innovation of the new decade.
Hart IP offers an integrated approach toward intellectual property and the roles of patents and trademarks in business from the ground up, providing expertise in innovation strategy and education, intellectual asset mining and development, portfolio management including competitive analysis, IP audits, and monetization, and intellectual property protection, licensing, technology transfer, and enforcement.
Hart IP serves several industries in the U.S., Europe, and the Middle East, including computer software and hardware, engineering, telecommunications, university research & development, nanotechnology, cleantech and alternative energy, food and beverage, and defense. Hart IP’s attorneys are admitted to practice in California, Colorado, and before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
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Inovallee
As the first French technopole whose ambition is to favor bridges between Research and the Industry, inovallee is a 110 hectare technology park set across the municipalities of Meylan and Montbonnot, which today unites 310 cutting-edge companies and 9,500 jobs at the heart of the alpine valleys of the Grenoble basin.
inovallee managed to stick to its initial route thanks to the selective outlook of the accreditation committee with respect to the set-up of new companies. As an archetypal land of innovation, the Isere technopole has witnessed landmark creations, many patent applications, creation of renowned start-ups (including Kelkoo) and takes part in the Tenerrdis and Minalogic competitiveness centres.
Today, 18,000m² is still available for ownership or renting, and new reserved areas are to be created in the medium term, whereas the opening of the association to technological companies of the Gresivaudan Valley in 2008 is another step towards the Valley of innovation .
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INPG Entreprise SA
Founded in1991, INPG Entreprise SA is the private subsidiary of Grenoble Institute of Technology. It is dedicated to the promotion of the research activities and results of the Institute which counts 6 engineering schools recognised internationally for their excellence, 26 high-quality laboratories and 900 research experts.
Our core activities cover three complementary business segments:
- Consultancy and research contracts
We enable industrial companies to explore the latest innovations in their field and profit from the advanced use of technology as a competitive benefit.
We provide researchers with opportunities to develop their expertise with strategic industrial programs.
We also offer a range of specific administrative services for laboratories.
- Business promotion
We are committed to promoting business applications stemming from the international level research of Grenoble Institute of Technology (technology transfers and business set-up).
- Venture capital investments
We invest in early stage research-based and high-tech companies.
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Invest in France Agency
IFA promotes and facilitates international investment in France. The IFA network operates worldwide. IFA works in partnership with regional development agencies to offer international investors business opportunities and customized services all over France.
Our 154 staff members all over the world are all working toward the goal of making France Europe’s leading destination for international investment.
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Longmont Entrepreneurial Network (LEN)
LEN is a 501(c)(6) not for profit organization fostering economic growth and vitality through the support of entrepreneurship, innovation and technology. Launched in 2002, LEN currently provides programs and services for entrepreneurs through its center in Longmont.
LEN maintains a large network of advisors who volunteer their time to help entrepreneurs by providing business expertise ranging from concept development and business planning to operations and management.
LEN has assisted a number of start-up and early stage companies to date and partners with economic vitality entities in Longmont such as the Longmont Area Economic Council LAEC, Longmont Chamber of Commerce The Chamber Longmont Downtown Development Authority LDDA, Longmont Economic Gardening Initiative LEGI, the City of Longmont and CTEK.
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Lafarge
Lafarge in North America is the largest diversified supplier of construction materials in the U.S. and Canada. We produce and sell cement, ready-mixed concrete, gypsum wallboard, aggregates, asphalt, and related products and services. Our products are used in residential, commercial and public works construction projects across North America.
Lafarge Group:
World leader in building materials, Lafarge extracts resources from the heart of the earth to make materials to bring to the heart of life. Present in 78 countries, the Group responds to the world’s demand for housing and infrastructure. Lafarge is driven by the needs of its customers, shareholders, local communities and architects. The Group creates high value-added solutions which encourage creativity whilst leaving a lighter trace on the world.
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OEDIT (Office of Economic Development & International Trade)
Advancing Colorado: The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) strengthens Colorado's prospects for long-term economic growth by providing broad-based support to Colorado businesses.
The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) fosters a positive business climate that encourages quality economic development through financial and technical assistance provided in support of local and regional economic development activities throughout the State of Colorado.
The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade offers a host of programs and services tailored to support business development at every level. They include business retention and relocation services, business finance and incentive programs, the Colorado Tourism Office, the Colorado Council on the Arts, the Colorado International Trade Office, the Colorado Small Business Development Centers, minority and women-owned business services and economic research.
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Recupyl
RECUPYL was established in 1993 with the objective of industrialising and leveraging the scientific achievements of Dr Farouk Tedjar's work in the INPG laboratories in the treatment of used batteries.
Since then, RECUPYL has developed recycling technologies for many other waste materials and established its own base in Domène, an industrial area on the outskirts of Grenoble
Based on its knowledge of hydrometallurgy, RECUPYL has built up a portfolio of over 10 patents for processes to treat a broad range of waste products. RECUPYL continues to develop new waste treatment technologies.
RECUPYL also has an applied research centre comprising:
- A processing centre with three production lines for mechanical, chemical and electrochemical processing of batteries
- An industrial pilot consisting of the full range of operational components to manage processes for waste treatment and valuable material extraction
- A plant for the treatment of liquid and gaseous effluents
- A research laboratory with highly sophisticated equipment for the analysis of liquid and solid wastes.
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Schneider Electric
Global Specialist in energy managment. Have you ever dreamed of improving your bottom line while consuming less energy and without a power outage? We can help you solve this problem with solutions to make energy safe, reliable, efficient and productive from plant to plug.
We know that energy demand will skyrocket whilst we will have to drastically cut green house gas emissions. We also know that more than 40% of GHG emissions, are caused by industry buildings and residential markets. We provide energy efficiency solutions can bring up to 30% of energy savings, now.
“You must be the change you wish to see in the world.” This quote from Mahatma Gandhi sums up the mindset of Schneider Electric.
Beyond business solutions, we cover all the aspects of sustainable development: society, governance and environment. And because you cannot manage what you cannot measure, we follow our improvements with a unique tool: the Planet & Society barometer.
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Spirae
The Spirae team includes many of the world's foremost authorities on power grid modeling and simulation, control system engineering, wind power and distributed energy.
With world class talent and our unique approach to High Definition Grid Modeling, control design, pilot testing and commercial rollout, Spirae can provide all the support you need to safely increase your penetration of renewable and distributed energy – right now.
All of our expertise is focused on one goal: developing solutions for large-scale integration of renewables, DG, and demand response into a seamless system that works for system operators, utilities, and end users.
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Tenerrdis
Tenerrdis: the most successful new energy technologies ecosystem boosting the competitiveness and attractiveness of the Rhône-Alpes Region and beyond.
Increase the competitiveness of businesses with a focus on SMEs, through innovation and R&D based on a range of partnerships.
Make the workforce more competitive via training in new energy positions.
Make the region more attractive to industry, research and universities due to the network effect and the pool of expertise available.
Our Mission: Responding to worldwide energy issues, Tenerrdis in the Rhône-Alpes Region leverages innovation to develop and attract the new energy sectors.
Tenerrdis encourages partnerships between companies, the world of research, training and institutional stakeholders in order to develop projects that create skills, economic activities and jobs.
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