Advanced Industries

OEDIT Receives Startup Ecosystem Star Awards for Advanced Industries Accelerator Program

DENVER – The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) has received two Startup Ecosystem Star Awards for the Global Business Development division’s Advanced Industries Accelerator (AIA) Program: “Best-in-Class Startup Programs” and "Outstanding Investment Boost.”

“The innovative Advanced Industries Accelerator program has been a key contributor to

OEDIT Announces Grants to 22 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 19 Colorado companies and three researchers have been awarded Proof of Concept and Early-Stage Capital and Retention grants through OEDIT’s Advanced Industries Accelerator Program. These grants help promote

Lt. Gov. Primavera Leads Investment Mission to South Korea and Taiwan

Reinforcing Colorado’s $1 billion annual trade relationships with South Korea and Taiwan while exploring new opportunities in high-tech industries

DENVER – To enhance global economic ties, showcase Colorado’s strengths and boost the state’s thriving economy, Lt. Governor Primavera led a delegation on behalf of Governor Polis to the Republic of

Empowering Colorado’s Tech Industry: Leveraging Federal Funding to Support Deep Tech

In just the past year, institutions in Colorado won $290 million in federal funding to support deep tech industries, including semiconductors, quantum and climate resilience. Colorado’s strength at leveraging and winning federal funding opportunities will lead to higher paying jobs at numerous skill levels and bolstering our economy in key

Growing Colorado’s Advanced Industries: Grants Look to Expand Semiconductor Industry into New Regions of Colorado

DENVER - Today, the Global Business Development Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade (OEDIT) announced the first grant recipients of the Colorado CHIPS Community Support Program. These grants will support Colorado communities interested in starting or growing local and regional semiconductor and advanced industries

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.

This year, we want to take a closer look at six bills from the

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

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. These grants help promote