Includes two photonics companies – Vitro3D and Polaris. Free to attend and open to the public. Deep tech startups, or new companies focused on science and/or engineering, face unique challenges because of their disruptive nature, intensive research and development and significant capital requirements. Ascent understands the needs and pathways for deep tech startups to find success. Over the past four months, early-stage companies have accelerated their viability and traction, leveraging ecosystem experts, our mentor network and Venture Partners at CU Boulder staff.