CSU STRATA (formerly known as Colorado State University Research Foundation (CSURF), is a private, not-for-profit Colorado corporation, legally separate from Colorado State University. CSU STRATA exists to support and serve the Colorado State University System through intellectual property management & technology transfer services, strategic real estate management & development services, and special project oversight & operational management. MISSION & VISION: To Aid and assist the CSU System in research, education and outreach efforts through technology transfer, real estate development and management, and innovative financing to support University priorities. Set against the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Fort Collins, the Choice City is a vibrant and growing city overflowing with opportunity. Families, outdoor enthusiasts and high-tech entrepreneurs feel at home in Fort Collins, the largest city in northern Colorado. With Colorado State University in the middle of town, innovation and enthusiasm course throughout the city, which is also a hub for craft beer revolution. When you move here, you’ll instantly feel connected – Fort Collins has a friendly, welcoming culture with many, many groups, spaces and activities designed to bring people together, no matter your interests. Top Industries are education, manufacturing, high-tech and healthcare.