Industry Impact

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

38,102
HIGHLY SKILLED PEOPLE
(DIRECT EMPLOYMENT)
11%
DIRECT EMPLOYMENT INCREASE
SINCE 2018

Economic Impact

$120,000
average annual salary
$4.4 Billion
in annual payroll

Fundraising

$1.47 Billion
2023

Federal Grants

$560.9 Million
2023

Lab Space

3.5 Million
SQUARE FEET OF LAB SPACE PLANNED OR UNDER CONSTRUCTION

Life Sciences Patents Issued

3,429
2018-2021

Federal Labs

34
ONE OF THE LARGEST CONCENTRATIONS IN THE U.S.