The relationships between Fitzsimons Innovation Community and the many partners on the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus are a huge factor in what makes the Community so dynamic. One of the most prominent partners we work with is CU

Metro Denver EDC’s core mission is to facilitate new corporate investment into the 11-county Front Range Region of Colorado.  On average, approximately 10% of all corporate site selection projects Metro Denver EDC supports fall within the life sciences and bioscience

Live from Denver Channel 7’s new studio, Afshin Safavi, Founder and President of Colorado Health & Tech Centers (CHTC) talks with Sam Boik about Colordo’s STEM ecosystem, lessons from his previous companies, and creating Colorado jobs. Recently designated a National Quantum

In a world where lab space needs are as diverse as the scientific endeavors they support, flexibility & adaptability are key. NexCore Science and Technology Group, and the proprietary HATCHspaces® platform, address this with HATCHlabs @ Wilderness Place, combining turnkey

For more than 30 years, Sterling Bay has developed properties that transform communities. Our expertise in life sciences, coupled with a passion for pushing boundaries, creates real, measurable impact. With numerous customized lab space projects, Sterling Bay life sciences serves

 Colorado’s life sciences community raised $1.2 billion in the first two quarters of 2024. Public and private capital, as well as federal and state grants contributed to the fundraising totals January 1, 2024-June 30, 2024.   The continued strong fundraising comes after

At Mortenson, we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of innovation in building science and technology spaces. With extensive experience and a collaborative approach, we deliver highly technical projects tailored to the specific needs of our clients. Our commitment

In a follow-up interview on Denver’s Channel 7, Afshin Safavi, Ph.D. talks about Colorado Health & Tech Centers (CHTC), his project and vision to build one million square feet of innovation space in Colorado, his involvement in Governor Polis’ Nordic

Over the past decade, Colorado's Front Range has seen substantial economic expansion, attracting a surge of innovators and companies from coastal regions seeking affordability and a vibrant lifestyle. This boom extends notably to the state's burgeoning life sciences ecosystem, where

PMB, a leading healthcare real estate developer, and Montgomery Street Partners, are developing Coal Creek Innovation Park—the  first speculative purpose-built life sciences campus in Boulder County. This project provides 270,000 square feet of fully furnished lab suites to enable quick occupancy

Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation (EDC) catalyzes life sciences growth in Colorado’s Front Range communities, facilitating nearly 15 relocations or expansions of life sciences and health innovation companies within a 20-month period. With a legacy as one of the nation’s

In the realm of construction, not all projects are created equal. While some may be large in scale and straightforward in execution, others require a unique blend of expertise, precision, and attention to detail. Sun Construction understands the intricacies involved

Fitzsimons Innovation Community brings you a new tool, our just-released eBook, entitled Bringing Life Sciences Innovators Home to Colorado. This is a resource for life sciences companies who are considering building or relocating to Colorado. Consider this eBook a guide

In recent years, Colorado’s life sciences and biotechnology sectors have demonstrated remarkable growth, bringing $1.47 billion in funding to the state in 2023. To support the growth and health of life sciences in Colorado, creative partners are addressing barriers to

CNBC coverage highlights the growth and momentum of life sciences in Colorado, including record funding, top talent, innovative collaborations with leading academic and research institutions, and investments in lab space. Colorado Bioscience Association: Record Fundraising  “Investors from Colorado as well as across

Biodesix, a pioneering leader in data-driven diagnostic solutions, is revolutionizing healthcare and accelerating personalized medicine. Established in 2006 in Boulder, Colorado, Biodesix envisions a future where critical diseases are identified early and treated promptly with the guidance of personalized diagnostic

Corgenix is an accredited laboratory specializing in clinical studies, clinical trial management, physician-ordered patient testing, and contract development and manufacturing. The company has operated for more than 30 years along the U.S. 36 Corridor. The high-tech corridor connects Boulder, magnet

Longmont is becoming known as a destination for life sciences companies and careers. Close to Denver, Boulder, Fort Collins, and Rocky Mountain National Park, Longmont offers tremendous real estate available in spots like the Max Tech Center. Local companies, such

20+ Life Sciences Organizations, Economic Development Groups, Local Governments, Developers, and Builders Invest to Bring New, High-Growth Companies to Colorado DENVER – Colorado Hub for Health Impact, a new national economic development campaign elevating Colorado as America’s epicenter for life sciences

Mortenson supports numerous organizations across life sciences capital projects, from multi-disciplinary science labs to research facilities. Our services and experiences span development, design-build, and construction management. With a focus on innovation and navigating complex mechanical and building design requirements, we

The global impact of life-saving health innovations from Colorado attracts substantial private, public, and government funding. The state’s life sciences ecosystem raised $1.47 billion in 2023, marking the seventh consecutive year of fundraising over $1 billion, after reaching a peak

Every year, more than 5,500 people choose to call the City of Aurora, Colorado, this "World in a City" home. Aurora attracts investments from top national employers, recognized home builders, and commercial developers. Here, diverse talent and a dynamic cultural

For nearly five decades, Aurora Economic Development Council (AEDC) has fostered community and created deals to fuel the economic vibrancy of Aurora, Colorado. Proudly partnered with Colorado Bioscience Association and the prestigious Fitzsimons Innovation Community, AEDC offers unrivaled expertise designed

One of Colorado’s most valuable assets is the highly educated workforce that resides here. The state rates second for the percent of adults with a college degree with 45.9 percent of adults holding a 4-year degree or more. Colorado is

BioMed Realty, a specialist in real estate solutions for the life sciences and technology sectors, is constructing a catalytic life sciences campus in Boulder, Colorado. Following its 2022 acquisition of Flatiron Park, featuring 22 buildings totaling one million square feet,

Centrally located between Denver and Boulder, Adams County is at the nexus of four interstate highways, and surrounds Denver International Airport, one of the busiest airports in the world. Because of its prime position, Adams County is a hub for

AGC Biologics, a global CDMO, operates two major facilities in Colorado. After investing in its Boulder facility in 2020 with support from the state of Colorado and regional economic development groups, the company acquired its Longmont facility in 2021. The

For healthcare and life sciences companies beginning the search for a new facility to call home, innovation communities are often the most sought-after destinations. Providing the ability to grow and change with less friction, move-in ready or customized lab and

Situated in Boulder County, Longmont sits at the intersection of Northern Colorado and the Denver metro area, providing access to a robust talent pool, national and international markets, and a diverse pool of investors and potential partners.  Longmont boasts a vibrant

BNBuilders has emerged as a key player in Colorado's vibrant life sciences sector, bringing its expertise to help companies build cutting-edge spaces. The company's commitment to supporting the life sciences ecosystem spans from major pharmaceutical and biotech corporations to burgeoning

HATCHlabs @ Wilderness Place, a new initiative by NexCore Group and HATCHspaces®, debuted on January 17, 2024, transforming the historic Boulder Beer Company Brewery into a cutting-edge hub for emerging life sciences companies. This marks the fourth project under NexCore

Sun Construction recently served as the design-assist/Construction Manager-General Contractor partner for LightDeck's cutting-edge diagnostics facility in Longmont. The project transformed 65,680 square feet of existing space into ISO-8 standard clean manufacturing areas, labs, cold storage, and office space. Driven by

Sterling Bay Life Sciences, the dedicated life sciences division of national real estate development firm Sterling Bay, is leading a transformative initiative in Colorado's growing life sciences ecosystem.  The firm's proposed development at Redtail Ridge, a 2.6 million-square-foot life sciences ecosystem

Here, it’s all about health. It’s about daily discoveries and innovations in health, life sciences, and patient care. It’s about powerful partnerships with some of the top healthcare facilities and medical educators in the world. It’s about the health of

When Afshin Safavi moved to Colorado with his wife and two daughters in 2016, he intended to retire. The serial entrepreneur and veteran biochemist had spent the first ten years of his career working for innovative pharmaceutical companies like Bayer,

“Innovation is part of who we are as Coloradans,” Colorado Governor Jared Polis stated at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new 115,000-square-foot Loxo@Lilly headquarters in Louisville. This event was marked by a moving testimony from a stage-4 cancer patient, whose

GE Johnson is a technical builder with over 57 years of passion for results. We are currently under construction in Boulder County, supporting a confidential client with a 15,500 SF tenant improvement for a pharmaceutical pilot plant expansion.  This existing office

From site selection to laboratory build-out, a flexible and scalable real estate strategy is key for life science companies at all stages. At Tributary, we simplify real estate and go beyond just transactional support, through understanding space requirements and constraints,

Saunders has been working in the life sciences market for more than a dozen years, bringing knowledge around state-of-the-art lab space on projects ranging from university research facilities to tissue donation clinics. Through our experience, we know this project type

The toddler’s mother had brought him in for a vaccination, and his face expressed the familiar fear that this was going to hurt. But rather than a syringe, the woman doing the honors held a plastic device designed in Golden,