Centered 
to Support 
Breakthroughs 
and Business 
Opportunities
Strategic State Investment Helps 
Promising Technologies Attract 
Follow-On Capital

Successful innovation hubs support solid pathways 
from concept to commercialization. Colorado’s Advanced 
Industries Accelerator Grant Program provides critical 
early-stage funding that helps researchers and 
entrepreneurs advance technologies, reduce risk, 
and build investor-ready companies.
The program’s success reflects one of Colorado’s 
core strengths: a collaborative ecosystem that 
supports innovation at every stage of growth. 

Proven ROI: State-Funded Grants
The Advanced Industries Accelerator Grant Program 
demonstrates a significant return on investment, 
delivering value back to the state through company 
creation and high-paying jobs.
A B O U T  T H E A DVA N C E D  I N D U ST R I E S  ACC E L E R AT O R G R A N T  P R O G R A M
Managed by the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), 
the program provides critical non-dilutive funding that helps early-stage life sciences companies 
grow, attract investment, and create high-quality jobs. Its track record demonstrates meaningful 
returns for the state, fueling company formation and advancing discoveries that improve lives.
Success Metrics 
S I N C E  P R O G R A M  I N C E P T I O N 
AC R O S S  A L L A DVA N C E D  I N D U ST R I E S
IN ROI FOR EVERY 
$1 INVESTED
$188.1M
$4.3B
$188.1M Awarded by the State of Colorado 
Generated $4.3B in Follow-On Capital
1,026
AWARDS
203
COMPANIES CREATED
6,086
JOBS CREATED
6,360
JOBS RETAINED
40     2026-27 BIOSCIENCE COLORADO

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