b"Our Critical Factors: Key Reasons Why Companies, Investors,and Talent Choose Colorado for Relocation or ExpansionTalent + Inclusivity: Capital + Growth: More thanLocation + Real Estate:All Are Welcome$10B Raised Over Seven Years 3.5M Square Feet of Lab SpaceColorado is home to some of the brightestFunding is the lifeblood of innovation, andStrategically located, Colorado offers a com-minds in life sciences. With the highest con- Colorado excels in this area. In 2023 alone, lifepetitive edge with our central position and centration of biomedical and bioengineers insciences companies in the state raised $1.47robust infrastructure. Denver International the country and leading in post-secondarybillion, marking the seventh consecutive yearAirport,thelargestintheU.S.andthe educational attainment, the state offers aof surpassing the $1 billion mark and 2024second largest globally, provides direct rich pool of talent. The 38,000 life sciencesis tracking to be an outstanding fundraisingaccess to over 200 nonstop destinations. professionals in Colorado earn an averageyear with $1.2 billion raised in the first half ofThis connectivity is crucial for life sciences salary of $120,000, reflecting the high valuethe year. The state's ability to attract substan- companies that need to transport life-saving placed on their expertise and contributions.tial investments from public, private, federal,cargoefficiently.Additionally,Colorado This educated, motivated, and welcomingstate, and foundation sources fuels our lifeoffers ample room for growth, with 3.5 community is a key reason why life sciencessciences success. Notably, Colorado's lifemillion square feet of life sciences lab and companies should consider relocating orsciences sector broke records in 2021, raisingoffice space planned or under construction expanding to Colorado. We are all in for ouran impressive $2.6 billion in capital. Investorsand supportive partners collaborating with people, fostering an environment where everyrecognize our communitys 100% dedicationcompanies on every step of their journey. individual can thrive and contribute to theto saving and changing lives with breakthroughs bigger picture. that start right here in Colorado. [Critical Factors continued on page 34]At the center of the country, and the intersection of innovation industries including life sciences, high technology, and quantum computing, Colorado and the Metro Denverregion attract big thinkers and problem solvers.RAYMOND H. GONZALES PRESIDENT METRO DENVER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONAerial view of Fitzsimons Innovation Community,32 BIOSCIENCE COLORADO 2024-2025a Colorado Hub for Health Impact partner."