The Chaffee County Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC) and Startup Colorado are partnering to expand the Ascent Accelerator program in 2027. Ascent is an innovative 12-week business growth program facilitated by some of the best business minds in Colorado. Participants experience a level of startup and scaleup support that has never existed in the Central Mountains business community before.
The new partnership builds on Ascent’s previous success by combining CCEDC’s local leadership, relationships, and experiential events with Startup Colorado’s Rural Operating System (RuralOS), a comprehensive framework designed to strengthen entrepreneurial ecosystems and support founders at every stage of business development.
Applications for the competitive 2027 Ascent cohort are open through December 18th. Entrepreneurs from Chaffee, Summit, Lake and Gunnison counties are encouraged to apply. Selected founders will begin the program in January 2027.
Go here to apply.
