ABOUT US
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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.
It’s our efforts in collaboration that makes it possible for Colorado’s innovators to become global technology leaders. Working together ensures Colorado maintains its advantage in local jobs, national security and economic leadership.
Co-Labs core mission remains to accelerate and enhance the scientific and economic impact of advanced technologies in Colorado. We work towards that goal in three ways:
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Promote Colorado as a hub for world-class research and innovation.
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Educate the public and policymakers about the impact of federally driven science.
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Connect labs, universities, and businesses to drive innovation, technology, and jobs.
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.
Established in 2007, CO-LABS is a scientific non-profit that is funded through membership and event sponsorship. The CO-LABS consortium includes Colorado federal research laboratories, research universities, state and local governments, economic development organizations, private businesses and nonprofit organizations.
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.
To find out more about becoming a CO-LABS partner contact Executive Director Dan Powers at 720-389-0455 or dan@co-labs.org.
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*2017 study based on data for years 2014 – 2015.
What CO-LABS Means to Colorado's Innovation Economy:
Raymond P. Goodrich, PhD
Executive Director, Infectious Disease Research Center, Colorado State University
"The work that CO-LABS does helps us maintain a leadership position that not only benefits Colorado, but also provides the source of problem solving and problem preventing efforts ranging from infectious disease research, agricultural programs, energy programs, defense related programs and environmental efforts that impact the citizens of Colorado, the United States and the world in general.”
Katie Woslager
Senior Manager- Advanced Industries, Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT)
“The State of Colorado has enjoyed working with CO-LABS to strengthen our relationships with Federal Labs to further promote collaboration and participation. We support your mission and role in bringing together the collective research and development expertise from Colorado. The convening of government, EDO's, Federal Labs, Universities and the private sector strengthens Colorado assets to help us become a global leader in technology development.”
Vicky Lea
Director of Aerospace and Aviation, Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation
“The recent CO-LABS tour of CU Boulder’s Laboratory for Atmospheric & Space Physics certainly offered a wonderful atmosphere for learning and networking! CO-LABS tours provide a highly engaging way to learn about the exceptional Federal research assets in our region, and they’re also very effective in connecting us to the outstanding “people assets” within our community - the leaders, scientists and innovators who work at the cutting edge of scientific advancement.”
“CO-LABS is the innovation glue that inspires, connects and convenes science and our lab community in Colorado. The greatest innovations are created – together – and CO-LABS’ commitment to connect ideas to resources and opportunity – is a blessing to our State and a pillar of our innovation community. I could not be more thankful for the work they so passionately do.”
