NEVA aims to capitalize on the significant amount of emerging social enterprise activity at Colorado State University, by increasing awareness and sharing best practices, thus enhancing the economic viability of the NoCo region. NEVA leverages existing scientific research and development by enabling the transfer of new technology into the marketplace. NEVA’s mission is to create the next generation of businesses that fuel economic activities in emerging new economy clusters. Further, NEVA ventures help CSU build a reputation as an expert in social enterprise nationwide. The NEVA initiative includes the following components: