Colorado’s life sciences ecosystem contributes to Colorado’s vibrant economy and is one of Colorado’s seven designated advanced industries.
Ecosystem Snapshot
720
Life Sciences Companies and Organizations Ag bio | biotechnology | diagnostic | digital health | medical device
pharmaceutical companies | academic | research institutions
Job Creation
~41,000
HIGHLY SKILLED LIFE SCIENCES PROFESSIONALS
(BIO)
Economic Impact
$123,000
AVERAGE ANNUAL SALARY
(BIO)
$52.4 BILLION
ECONOMIC IMPACT
(STATE COUNCIL OF BIOSCIENCE ASSOCIATIONS)
Fundraising
$2.15 BILLION
2024
(COLORADO BIOSCIENCE ASSOCIATION)
Federal Grants
$496.6 MILLION
2024
(COLORADO BIOSCIENCE ASSOCIATION)
Lab Space
3.5 Million
SQUARE FEET OF LAB SPACE PLANNED OR UNDER CONSTRUCTION