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PROMOTING RESEARCH. ENGAGING LEADERS. DRIVING PROGRESS.

At CO-LABS, we connect technologists, businesses, and thought leaders to turn discoveries into real-world solutions that improve lives, keep Americans safe, and shape the future.

Together, we’ve made Colorado the go-to destination for solving the planet’s most critical challenges—from national security to public health to energy generation to food production and beyond.

 

CO-LABS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing streamlined “access to assets” in taxpayer funded scientific laboratories. Founded in 2007 we are a consortium of national laboratories, universities, businesses and economic development and civic leaders with a mission to streamline the use of public research and resources to create new companies, jobs, scientific discovery and evidence-based policy. 

 

Through lab tours, events, economic analyses, strategic communications and networking activities we work to:

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• PROMOTE Colorado’s research ecosystem as a global center for science, technology, and economic growth

• EDUCATE decision-makers and the public on the real-world impact of federally funded laboratories and the importance of sustained investment in research infrastructure

• CONNECT laboratories, universities, industry and economic development experts to catalyze partnerships, technology transfer, and workforce opportunities

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Working together ensures Colorado maintains its advantage in local jobs, national security and economic leadership. Colorado’s research laboratories are often called upon to help solve state, national, and global issues. CO-LABS works to organize research and development expertise within Colorado to impact state-of-the-art scientific knowledge and solutions to difficult societal challenges. 

And we’ve done so with great success.  A CU-Boulder Leeds School of Business study* found that Colorado labs support over 17,000 jobs and contribute more than $2.6 billion to the state economy.

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To find out more about becoming a CO-LABS partner contact Executive Director Dan Powers at 720-389-0455 or dan@co-labs.org. 

*2017 study based on data for years 2014 – 2015.