The ITD's research ventures center around affiliations and involvement with industry and nonprofit organizations. The telecom industry includes many telecommunications companies and research groups throughout Colorado.

SILICON FLATIRONS - The Silicon Flatirons Telecommunication Program is a nonprofit organization affiliated with the University of Colorado School of Law and the ITD. Building upon the explosive growth of the telecommunications and technology sectors within Colorado, the Silicon Flatirons program is dedicated to bringing to campus many of the most notable names in the fields of law, business, and telecommunications.