Partners
Shared Commitment
Partnership for Life Sciences Growth
Colorado’s thriving life sciences community is known for leading-edge research, development, and commercialization with a global patient impact.
A group of 22 partners representing Colorado’s life sciences companies, innovation centers, economic development groups, Front Range cities and counties, commercial real estate developers, builders, and contract development and manufacturing organizations created and funded the national economic development campaign.
“Our partnership shares a vision for Colorado’s future as a world-class hub for health innovation. This first-ever, large-scale investment will attract new life sciences companies, talent, and investors to Colorado, resulting in even stronger collaborations and breakthroughs that save and change lives around the world. Together, we represent the spirit of collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity that makes our state a leading location for life sciences innovation.”
– Elyse Blazevich, President & CEO, Colorado BioScience Association
Innovator Partners
Colorado BioScience Association
Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) creates co-opportunity for the Colorado life sciences community. CBSA champions a collaborative life sciences ecosystem and advocates for a supportive business climate. From concept to commercialization, member companies and organizations drive global health innovations, products and services that improve and save lives. The association leads Capital and Growth, Education and Networking, Policy and Advocacy, and Workforce Cultivation to make its members stronger, together.
Colorado Health & Tech Centers
With a vision to develop 1 million square feet over the next decade across four campuses in the Denver metro area, we’re building state-of-the-art spaces for biotechnology, technology, medical, and advanced manufacturing companies.
Our mission is to become Denver’s most versatile, agile, and capable developer of work environments—spaces intentionally designed to help companies attract, develop, and retain the brightest minds in their industries, right here in Colorado.
Fitzsimons Innovation Community
At Fitzsimons Innovation Community, visionaries boldly transform science into the future of health and care. Our Community pushes boundaries in a unified pursuit of health breakthroughs.
From concept through commercialization, organizations choose Fitzsimons for its entrepreneurial environment, leading-edge facilities, and campus-wide support. Visionaries discover, develop, and collaborate with direct access to the renowned clinicians and researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus.
Our Community is home to more than 80 companies in every stage of idea and product development. They’re all taking advantage of the ways we cater to diversity in our five buildings with 427,000 square feet of laboratory, office, manufacturing, and distribution space. Together, we are united to advance health.
Metro Denver EDC
Often called a “center of influence,” the Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation (EDC) was the nation’s first regional economic development organization. A division of the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, the Metro Denver EDC now represents a powerful coalition of 12 counties and over 130 communities stretching from the Wyoming border to Pueblo, Colorado. This region encompasses some of the fastest growing and most economically dynamic areas in the country. As the economic development function of the broader Denver Metro Chamber, the Metro Denver EDC serves a territory that comprises more than two-thirds of Colorado’s population and generates over three-quarters of the state’s GDP, advancing a unified vision for business growth, regional prosperity, and global competitiveness.
Aurora Economic Development Council
The Aurora EDC is a public/private partnership dedicated to enhancing the economic strength of the community by helping create primary jobs. We work with new and existing employers on relocation and expansion projects. Our goal is to structure deals that contribute positive ROI for the city and counties and region.
Leader Partners
AGC Biologics
AGC Biologics is a leading global biopharmaceutical Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) with a strong commitment to delivering the highest standard of service as we work side-by-side with our clients and partners, every step of the way. We provide world-class development and manufacture of mammalian and microbial-based therapeutic proteins, plasmid DNA (pDNA), messenger RNA (mRNA), viral vectors, and genetically engineered cells. Our global network spans the U.S., Europe, and Asia, with cGMP-compliant facilities in Seattle, Washington; Boulder and Longmont, Colorado; Copenhagen, Denmark; Heidelberg, Germany; Milan, Italy; and Chiba, Japan and we currently employ more than 2,500 employees worldwide. Our commitment to continuous innovation fosters the technical creativity to solve our clients’ most complex challenges, including specialization in fast-track projects and rare diseases. AGC Biologics is the partner of choice.
BNBuilders
BNBuilders is a 100% employee-owned general contractor with six offices, 1000+ employees, and a strong presence in the California, Colorado, and Washington construction markets. Our collaborative approach has established us as a leader and preferred contractor for some of the world's most recognizable and respected companies.
Our specialty lies in leading complex projects for clients in the life science, education, healthcare, public, corporate, and technology sectors. We focus on developing innovative solutions to highly technical issues, providing comprehensive preconstruction services, utilizing sustainable construction practices, and serving the communities where we live and work. Our founding principles include diversity, sustainability, community, innovation, knowledge, and safety. Above all, we value the people who contribute to the unique and essential work we do.
NexCore Science & Tech
As a Denver based company, NexCore Group is committed to helping create built environments that support the life sciences ecosystem. We fuel progress and push the frontiers of innovation by providing groundbreaking real estate development solutions. Through our Life Sciences division, HATCHspaces®, we partner with academic and research institutions, simplifying the process of scientific innovation by shaping flexible and purpose-built facilities that serve as catalysts for advancement across multiple fields, including energy transition, pharmaceutical R&D, education, clinical manufacturing, lab space, and incubator and accelerator spaces. We don’t just develop buildings; we create environments where talented people come together to collaborate, thrive, and produce outcomes for the benefit of humanity.
Sterling Bay
Sterling Bay is a national real estate company with a 30-year history of developing spaces and locations that meet complex criteria, foster collaboration, inspire innovation, and enable teams to do their best work. Its life sciences team is led by healthcare experts and real estate professionals who push boundaries and reimagine a healthier world for all by putting an innovative spin on the firm’s tried and true, design-driven method to develop next-gen lab space.
U.S. 36 Collaborative
The U.S. 36 Collaborative comprises communities and economic development organizations situated along the U.S. Highway 36 corridor, connecting Denver and Boulder. The U.S. 36 Collaborative provides information, assistance, and resources to businesses interested in locating or expanding in the region.
The region boasts one of the nation's most educated populations, featuring one of the highest concentrations of advanced technology workers. Renowned research institutions, such as the University of Colorado Boulder, and over a dozen major federal research laboratories contribute to the region's dynamic ecosystem.
Known for its scenic beauty and award-winning quality of life, the region enjoys over 45,000 acres of open space, top-rated schools, high-quality healthcare, environmentally friendly policies, and a diverse array of cultural, dining, shopping, and entertainment options.
With a high concentration of businesses in life sciences and other advanced industries, coupled with a wide selection of commercial spaces within 45 minutes of a major international airport, the U.S. 36 corridor is an ideal location for innovative and fast-growing businesses, ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies.
Connector Partners
CRB Group
CRB is a leading provider of sustainable engineering, architecture, construction and consulting solutions to the global life sciences and advanced technology industries. Our team provides best-in-class solutions that drive success and positive change for our clients, our people and our communities. CRB is a privately held company with a rich 39-year history of serving clients throughout the world, consistently striving for the highest standard of technical knowledge, creativity and execution.
Murphy Company
Murphy Company specializes in delivering precision-driven mechanical construction and engineering solutions tailored to the life sciences and pharmaceutical industries. With deep expertise in Process Piping, HVAC, High-Purity and Utility Piping, Plumbing, and Sheet Metal fabrication, we bring unmatched quality and innovation to the most complex projects across Colorado and the U.S.
From cleanroom installations to critical infrastructure upgrades, our team self-performs key scopes of work to ensure efficiency, safety, and performance at every stage. We also offer 24/7 mechanical and plumbing service to keep your operations running smoothly.
Our Colorado operations are anchored by our full-service office and fabrication facility in Thornton, supported by regional offices in Fort Collins, Colorado Springs, and Boulder. Backed by our national headquarters in St. Louis, Murphy Company is your trusted partner for delivering compliant, cutting-edge environments in the life sciences space.
Supporter Partners
KBI BioPharma
KBI Biopharma is an award-winning biopharmaceutical contract services organization providing fully-integrated, accelerated drug development and biomanufacturing services to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies globally. With each of our 500+ client partners, we have worked closely to personalize and rapidly accelerate their drug development programs. Built upon a foundation of world-class analytical capabilities, we deliver efficient process development and clinical and commercial cGMP manufacturing services for mammalian, microbial, and cell therapy programs. KBI is proud to be a JSR Life Sciences Company.
Funding and Support from the State of Colorado
Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade
The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) works with statewide partners to create a positive business climate that encourages dynamic economic development and sustainable job growth. Under the leadership of Governor Jared Polis, OEDIT strives to advance the state’s economy through financial and technical assistance in support of local and regional economic development activities throughout Colorado.
OEDIT assists in:
- Building a strong public-private approach on a statewide basis for economic development activities
- Monitoring economic conditions throughout the state and strengthening regional economies
- Supporting entrepreneurs and small businesses
- Increasing quality job creation by expanding and attracting businesses
- Maintaining Colorado’s diverse economic base by retaining existing jobs through responsive programs and a supportive business climate
- Positioning Colorado as a global leader in key industries, such as tourism, aerospace, bioscience and renewable energy
- Assisting the state’s economy, while preserving quality of life
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