The 2024 Legislative Session focuses on community revitalization, workforce development, and investing in the future of Quantum

To celebrate another successful legislative session, we are pleased to highlight the bills that will support our office’s programs and introduce new initiatives that work towards our mission of empowering all to thrive in Colorado’s Economy.

Good for Colorado’s Economy: Legislative Session Advances Historic Initiatives to Strengthen Colorado and Grow Businesses

DENVER – The 2024 legislative session delivered real results for Colorado businesses of all sizes and positioned the state’s economy to continue to thrive. From nation-leading investments to strengthen Colorado’s workforce and create housing Coloradans can afford near job centers to cutting taxes and increasing certainty for business leaders, Colorado is doubling down on its commitment to be the best place to start and grow a business.

OEDIT Announces Grants to 42 Colorado Startups and Researchers in the Advanced Industries

DENVER - Today, the Global Business Development division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced that 34 Colorado companies and eight researchers have been awarded Proof of Concept and Early-Stage Capital and Retention grants through OEDIT’s Advanced Industries Accelerator Program.

Growing Advanced Industries in Colorado: OEDIT Announces Grants to 32 Colorado Startups and Researchers, Boosting Advanced Industries

Today, the Global Business Development division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced that 25 Colorado companies and seven researchers have been awarded Proof of Concept and Early-Stage Capital and Retention grants through OEDIT’s Advanced Industries Accelerator Program.

Advanced Industries Grants Accelerate 43 Colorado Startups and Researchers Across the State

Today, the Global Business Development division of the Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced that 37 Colorado companies and six researchers have been awarded Proof of Concept and Early-Stage Capital and Retention grants through OEDIT’s Advanced Industries Accelerator Program.

Early-Stage Capital and Retention Grants Help Durango’s Business Community Grow

At OEDIT, we know that Colorado businesses have the power to change the world—and not just large companies whose names everyone knows or those located in our largest metro areas. Across the state, entrepreneurs look at everyday life and see opportunity. They invent new products and introduce services that improve daily lives and fill gaps in the way Coloradans do business.

$8.5 million Advanced Industries Awards Accelerate 38 Colorado Startups and Researchers

Advances in healthcare technology, data security and intelligence, energy storage and manufacturing all received a boost this week from the Global Business Development division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) Advanced Industries Accelerator Grant Program. A total of $8,517,011 was approved for Proof-of-Concept and Early Stage Capital and Retention Grants to support Colorado’s advanced industries.

Colorado SBDC TechSource: Commercialization Program Launches

Colorado SBDC TechSource: Commercialization Program Kicks Off Virtual Tech Venture Accelerator for Women-Owned Science and Technology Ventures

The Colorado Small Business Development Center (SBDC) TechSource: Commercialization(opens in new window)(opens in new window)(opens in new window)(opens in new window) program has opened applications for its virtual Tech Venture Accelerator for Women (TVX-W). There are eight spots available in this cohort for innovative women-owned science and technology businesses.