Biota  Longmont
PFAS extraction system that accelerates 
the testing of PFAS in environmental labs.
Codebreaker Tx (Codebreaker Labs)
Boulder
Genomic data-as-a-service platform 
that generates high-resolution biological 
datasets for artificial intelligence-driven 
research and drug development.
GenesisTissue   Denver
Personalized, 3D-printed breast implant 
sizer designed to improve surgical 
planning and patient outcomes in 
reconstructive and cosmetic surgery.
HapWare   Golden
Wearable system that delivers real-time 
non-verbal communication cues to 
individuals who are blind or low-vision.
Jura Health   Lakewood
Artificial intelligence (AI)-powered 
system for rapid rare disease diagnosis.
Intero Biosystems   Aurora
Stem cell-derived human intestinal 
organoid designed to replicate 
the complex spatial structure 
and physiological function of 
the human intestine.
Onconaut Therapeutics   Aurora
First-in-class inhibitor of a protein 
that drives tumor growth, metastasis, 
and drug resistance in colorectal and 
other solid tumors.
Vesicle Therapeutics   Boulder
Targeted genetic therapy to treat 
head and neck cancer by distinguishing 
between different versions of the 
same protein.
Vega Surgical   Aurora
Bedside neurosurgical procedure 
solution for treating chronic 
subdural hematomas.
Vona Oncology   Aurora
Novel small molecule designed to target 
aggressive triple-negative breast cancer.
U N I V E R S I T Y  O F  CO LO R A D O  B O U L D E R
Mirela Alistar, Ph.D.
Nanorobotic DNA synthesis platform that uses real-time error correction to 
produce the long genetic templates required for advanced gene therapies.
Stephanie Bryant, Ph.D.  
Customizable therapeutic platform to restore cartilage and bone in patients 
with osteoarthritis at any stage of disease progression.
Xiaoyun Ding, Ph.D. 
Microfluidic cell-modification platform to improve the manufacturing efficiency 
and payload capacity of cell and gene therapies.
Advanced Industries Accelerator Grant Program
Early-Stage Capital and Retention Grant Recipients 
Companies commercializing innovative technologies receive up to $250,000 to develop or manufacture products in Colorado.
Proof-of-Concept Grant Recipients 
Researchers translating breakthrough discoveries into life-saving technologies for patients receive up to $150,000 
from the state of Colorado. Congratulations to our partner academic and research institutions honored with grants 
across all advanced industries, and to the researchers who received grants designated for life sciences research.
U N I V E R S I T Y  O F  D E N V E R
Sunil Kumar, Ph.D. 
High-throughput drug discovery platform for generating synthetic protein mimetics.
PA RT N E R I N ST I T U T I O N S
2026-27 BIOSCIENCE COLORADO     41

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