DRIVE TO FIVE: Colorado Life Sciences Innovation Tour

Driven to Become a Top Five Hub for Health Innovation

Colorado BioScience Association, together with the Colorado Hub for Health Impact national economic development campaign and leading ecosystem partners, hosted the Drive to Five: Colorado Life Sciences Innovation Tour—a two-day, high-impact journey across Colorado’s growing health innovation corridor.

We welcomed founders, executives, investors, policymakers, and site selectors for a curated look at the people, places, and partnerships shaping Colorado’s momentum as a top-tier life sciences hub. At each stop, leaders shared how Colorado’s infrastructure, talent, and collaborative culture support innovation from concept to commercialization.

Tour at a Glance

INSIDE THE TOUR

Global Giants Innovate Alongside High-Growth Startups

Fitzsimons Innovation Community and CU Anschutz | Aurora

A premier life sciences campus offering scalable lab and office space next to CU Anschutz, one of the nation’s top academic medical centers. Companies benefit from clinical trials, research collaborations, and a robust talent pipeline.

Colorado Health & Tech Centers | Metro Denver

Flexible, high-speed lab and office space designed for rapid growth. Founders and developers shared how their adaptive infrastructure supports emerging life sciences companies and helps scale teams quickly to meet evolving market demands.

Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies | Lakewood

A global leader in blood and cell therapy systems with nearly 50 years in Colorado. Terumo highlighted its expanded manufacturing capabilities and deep investment in workforce development, supporting Colorado’s strength in biomanufacturing.

Medtronic | Lafayette

With half a century in Colorado, Medtronic anchors engineering and advanced R&D at its Lafayette campus. Leaders shared how strategic growth, supplier partnerships, and workforce depth position Colorado for continued medtech leadership.

Umoja Biopharma | Louisville

Umoja Biopharma integrates cell and gene therapy research with vector manufacturing—all in Colorado. Leaders emphasized how the state’s infrastructure and talent support the full spectrum of scientific discovery and production from a single base.

Foresight Diagnostics | Boulder

Foresight is transforming cancer treatment with ultra-sensitive MRD detection. The Boulder-based company shared how Colorado’s clinical depth, skilled workforce, and collaborative environment help advance its mission to personalize and improve cancer care.

BioMed Realty’s Flatiron Park | Boulder

BioMed Realty is investing more than $600 million to develop a 22-building life sciences campus in Boulder. Flatiron Park strengthens Colorado’s capacity with modern, scalable space that attracts national attention and industry leaders.

KBI Biopharma | Boulder

KBI Biopharma, a global CDMO, accelerates drug development and biologics manufacturing from its Boulder and Louisville facilities. Their Colorado operations support clients worldwide and highlight the state’s growing leadership in complex biologic production.

Enveda Biosciences | Boulder

Enveda is a Colorado-grown success story. The Boulder-based biotech rocketed from Seed to Series D in five years by decoding nature’s chemistry and using AI to unlock powerful new drug discovery pathways.

Agilent Technologies | Frederick

Agilent is making a $750 million expansion in Frederick—one of Colorado’s largest life sciences investments. The new facility enhances advanced manufacturing capabilities and reinforces the state’s readiness for large-scale, high-impact innovation.

Innosphere Ventures | Fort Collins

Innosphere Ventures supports early-stage science and tech companies with expert mentorship, venture readiness, and access to strategic partners. The Fort Collins accelerator is driving company growth across Northern Colorado’s innovation corridor.

CSU Translational Medicine Institute | Fort Collins

At CSU’s Translational Medicine Institute, researchers integrate veterinary and human medicine under a “One Health” approach. The institute offers advanced instrumentation, expert teams, and a collaborative environment that drives real-world health impact.