Innovation Pavilion
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Business incubator |
| Founded | 2011 |
| Founder | Vic Ahmed |
| Headquarters | Centennial , United States |
Area served | United States |
| Products | Business incubation services |
Innovation Pavilion was a business incubator established by Vic Ahmed in 2011, located in Centennial, Colorado. Inspired by Silicon Valley’s Plug and Play model, it functioned as a hub for entrepreneurs, supporting startups across sectors such as technology, digital health, media, entertainment, marketing, and finance. Additionally, the incubator collaborated with the Denver Youth Entrepreneurship Network to deliver programs aimed at young entrepreneurs.
In 2013, Innovation Pavilion secured ownership of its premises through a collaborative agreement with Northstar Commercial Partners, a private real estate firm based in Denver, with the objective of growing its incubator network. The venue also served as the regular meeting place for the Opportunity Coalition, a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship throughout Colorado.
After sexual assault allegations were made against founder Vic Ahmed in 2018, the Innovation Pavilion facility was put up for lease. Subsequently, in November 2019, Thrive Workplace revealed intentions to launch its fourth site within the former Innovation Pavilion location.
Investments
Innovation Pavilion aided startups by promoting them on the peer-to-peer microlending platform Kiva Zip, thereby enabling easier access to initial funding rounds.
Member companies
- Cloud Elements – offers API management solutions that allow developers to connect, oversee, and maintain cloud-based applications.
- CLVR – focuses on interactive video technologies designed to improve digital user engagement.
External links
- Wondra, Jan."Innovation, Passion, Collaboration." The Villager. Accessed May 26, 2016.