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\nApplications due:\u00a0<\/strong>January 30<\/p>\n
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\n<\/strong>Where will our energy come from in 20 years? How will that impact how we use energy in our homes and businesses? Identify how trends in energy production will influence the future of energy in the Pikes Peak region.
\nClient: Colorado Springs Utilities. <\/strong><\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Augmented reality is poised to transform our world. How will this emerging technology affect how we interact with our cars? How can area technology company capture this emerging market?
\nClient: Altia<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Venetucci is more than a farm; it\u2019s a community icon. Water contamination is threatening the farm\u2019s future. How can the farm operate to preserve its impact for generations to come?
\nClient: Pikes Peak Community Foundation<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Some local neighborhoods have disproportionately low access to fresh, healthy food. What is a viable model to leverage best practices and sustainably improve access to healthy food?
\nClient: El Paso County Dept. of Public Health <\/strong><\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>How can we elevate community awareness and advance the development of a real affordable housing project to better serve our region\u2019s most vulnerable senior citizens?
\nClient: Innovations in Aging<\/strong><\/p>\n