Colorado Life Sciences Innovation Tour
Fueling Colorado’s Momentum
Driving to Become a Top Five Hub for Health Innovation
Colorado BioScience Association, along with the Colorado Hub for Health Impact national economic development campaign, and our partners welcomed company leaders, investors, policymakers, and site selectors for a two-day tour of the state’s life sciences innovation communities, developments, companies, and academic and research institutions. The tour captured the energy and collective drive of Colorado’s life sciences ecosystem to become a top five hub for health innovation in the U.S.
DRIVE TO FIVE: Colorado Life Sciences Innovation Tour
Sponsors
Tour at a Glance
Days
Stops
Community Events
Tour and Event Guests
Inside the Tour
Global Giants Innovate Alongside High-Growth Startups
Aurora
Fitzsimons Innovation Community and CU Anschutz
A life sciences campus with scalable lab and office space next to one of the nation’s top academic medical centers. At Fitzsimons, companies grow alongside CU Anschutz, gaining access to clinical trials, research collaborations, and a steady talent pipeline.
Metro Denver
Colorado Health & Tech Centers
Flexible, fast-delivery lab and office space designed to keep up with the speed of high-growth companies. Leaders outlined how facilities can adapt quickly to scaling teams and future needs.
Lakewood
Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies
A global manufacturing leader with nearly five decades in Colorado, Terumo showcased its advanced systems for blood and cell therapy. The company’s commitment to workforce development reinforces Colorado’s position as a hub for biomanufacturing excellence.
Lafayette
Medtronic
With roots in Colorado going back 50 years, Medtronic demonstrated long-term investment and growth. The Lafayette campus anchors engineering and advanced development, supported by supplier networks and an experienced workforce.
Louisville
Umoja Biopharma
Pioneers in cell and gene therapy, Umoja combines in-state research with vector manufacturing. Leaders highlighted how Colorado’s ecosystem enables discovery and infrastructure growth in one location.
Boulder
Foresight Diagnostics
An oncology diagnostics startup transforming cancer treatment through ultra-sensitive MRD detection. Foresight chose Colorado for its strong talent base, clinical community, and collaborative ecosystem.
Boulder
BioMed Realty’s Flatiron Park
Institutional investment of more than $600 million is creating a 22-building life sciences campus. Flatiron Park provides scalable, modern facilities that draw national attention and strengthen Colorado’s capacity.
Boulder
KBI Biopharma
KBI Biopharma, a global CDMO with facilities in Boulder and Louisville, accelerates drug development and biologics manufacturing for life sciences companies worldwide, fueling innovation and growth from Colorado.
Boulder
Enveda Biosciences
Frederick
Agilent Technologies
Fort Collins
Innosphere Ventures
Fort Collins’ accelerator equips startups with mentorship, venture readiness, and access to customers. The visit underscored Northern Colorado’s growing role as a hub for company building.
Fort Collins
CSU Translational Medicine Institute
At CSU’s Translational Medicine Institute, “One Health” research brings veterinary and human medicine together. The institute provides advanced instrumentation and a collaborative environment for translating science into solutions.
Key Takeaways
Fueling Colorado’s
Momentum as a Health Innovation Leader
Smart, highly educated talent
Collaborative community of innovators and partners
Space and infrastructure ready for growth
Competitive costs and unmatched quality of life
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