Innovation Pavilion
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| Company type | LLC |
|---|---|
| Founded | Colorado, United States |
| Headquarters | |
Key people | Vic Ahmed (founder) |
| Website | innovationpavilion |
Innovation Pavilion is a business incubator founded by Vic Ahmed in Centennial, Colorado in 2011.[1] The incubator describes itself as an ecosystem for entrepreneurs and is modeled after Plug and Play, a Silicon Valley startup incubator.[2] The Pavilion houses member companies in technology, digital health, media, entertainment, marketing and finance, operating from a startup level to seasoned professionals. The incubator has also held several Youth Entrepreneur programs with the Denver Youth Entrepreneurship Network.[3]
The building itself, was purchased in 2013, in a strategic partnership between Innovation Pavilion and Northstar Commercial Partners, with plans to open more incubators. Northstar, a privately held commercial real estate firm, is headquartered in Denver. [4][5]
The Innovation Pavilion hosts the monthly meetings for the Opportunity Coalition, a nonprofit organization focused on entrepreneurship in Colorado.[6]
Investments
As one of their funding mechanisms, Innovation Pavilion offers endorsements to startups on the peer-to-peer microlending platform, Kiva Zip.[7]
Member companies
- Cloud Elements – an API Management Service that developers use to integrate, monitor and maintain leading cloud services.[8]
- CLVR – an interactive video company.[9]
References
- ^ Vuong, Andy. "Colorado's new pavilion becomes a hub for tech innovation". The Denver Post. Retrieved 15 August 2013.
- ^ Bronikowski, Lynn. "Executive edge: Vic Ahmed". WiesnerMedia. Retrieved 15 August 2013.
- ^ Innovation Pavilion. "VERTICALS AT INNOVATION PAVILION". Innovation Pavilion. Archived from the original on 15 August 2013. Retrieved 15 August 2013.
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{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help)CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ Vuong, Andy. "Innovation Pavilion building bought for $5 million, expansion in works". The Denver Post. Retrieved 15 August 2013.
- ^ http://opportunitycoalition.com/
- ^ Draper, Heather. "Program spurs mini loans to startups around Denver". American City Business Journals. Retrieved 19 August 2013.
- ^ Avery, Greg. "Fast growth for Cloud Elements". American City Business Journals. Retrieved 20 August 2013.
- ^ "COME PARTY WITH US AT INNOVATION PAVILION". Clvr – Interactive Video Microsites. Archived from the original on 19 August 2013. Retrieved 19 August 2013.
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External links
- Wondra, Jan."Innovation, Passion, Collaboration." The Villager. Retrieved May 26, 2016.
