CU Anschutz SPARK Colorado Selects Nine Projects Advancing Medical Innovation and Patient Care

CU Anschutz Innovations has announced nine faculty-led projects selected for the 2026 SPARK Colorado and digiSPARK programs, supporting the development and commercialization of emerging medical technologies. The projects span next-generation cell therapies, artificial intelligence, surgical devices, novel diagnostics and treatments for complex diseases.

Since launching in 2018, SPARK Colorado has supported 70 projects, helped launch 29 startups and secured more than $60 million in follow-on funding. The program provides early-stage funding, industry mentorship and commercialization support to help researchers translate scientific discoveries into practical health care solutions. Its continued growth strengthens the innovation ecosystem surrounding Fitzsimons Innovation Community and supports the development of new technologies with the potential to improve patient outcomes.

Read the full announcement: SPARK Colorado Announces Cohort 9: Nine New Projects Advancing Breakthroughs in Medicine, AI, and Patient Care

Source: CU Anschutz Innovations