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Health innovators scale to new heights in Colorado! Introducing Colorado Hub for Health Impact, the first-ever, large-scale investment to attract new life sciences companies, talent, and investors to Colorado. We will build even stronger collaborations and drive breakthroughs to save and change lives around the world.   Today, our consortium of 22 partners launches a new national economic development campaign elevating Colorado as America’s epicenter for life sciences innovation.   The campaign is led by Colorado BioScience Association, Colorado Health & Tech Centers, Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce and Metro Denver EDC, Fitzsimons Innovation Community, and U.S. 36 Collaborative, as well as Aurora Economic Development Council and City of Aurora, BNBuilders, Longmont Economic Development Partnership, NexCore Group, Mortenson, Sterling Bay, and Sun Construction & Facility Services. The campaign also is partnering with AGC Biologics, Adams County Government, GE Johnson, KBI Biopharma, Murphy Company, Ridgeway Science + Technology, Saunders Construction, and Tributary Real Estate Developments.   Learn why Colorado is the ideal location for life sciences expansion or relocation: https://lnkd.in/gt3iiyE8   #COHubforHealthImpact  #COLeadsLifeSciences

CBSA is excited to present our community with a special video message from our extraordinary 20th Annual Awards Celebration keynote speaker, Nick Santonastasso!   An author, global speaker, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, Nick is a force of nature in the realm of personal and professional development, and his journey demonstrates inspiring fortitude and innovation.   He has impacted the lives of more than one million people worldwide with his passion for empowering others, and his keynote will be the highlight of an incredible celebration, toasting the achievements of Colorado’s life sciences community, and reminding us all of the remarkable potential within each of us.   Don’t miss this opportunity to join us for this special and memorable evening of celebration and inspiration Thursday, November 16, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. in the Seawell Ballroom at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts.   Learn more and register for our 20th Annual Awards Celebration Presented by AGC Biologics (registration link in comments).   Watch Nick's video message: https://lnkd.in/dSD85Rv9 #CoBioScience #StrongerTogether #InnovationForward #BuildingMomentum

Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) has announced the newest recipients of state-funded Advanced Industries Accelerator Grants. CBSA congratulates all Advanced Industries Award recipients from Colorado’s life sciences community. A total of 16 companies and researchers from Colorado’s life sciences will receive $3.5M in funding. CBSA members receiving grants from the current cycle are: Beryl Therapeutics, Inc. Burst Diagnostics Colorado Biofactory Flourish Medical, LLC SiVEC Biotechnologies And researchers at: Colorado State University University of Colorado Boulder Colorado School of Mines                                       Learn more about the recipients: https://lnkd.in/gHN2PZQf #CoBioScience #StrongerTogether #InnovationForward #BuildingMomentum

Innosphere Ventures, Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA), and Colorado BioScience Institute announce the eight startup and scaleup companies that were selected to join the 2023 Colorado Life Sciences Incubation Program. The 2023 cohort includes: Live Fully, Anzen Pharmaceuticals Corporation, EnteroTrack, PFRx, LLC, Prohibix, TEGSAL, IllumifyDX and Lonzevity. Participants will gain access to a comprehensive suite of support, resources, and knowledge that will help accelerate their growth and maximize their potential. This initiative reflects the program’s commitment to fueling innovation in the life sciences industry and supporting the development of life-saving technologies. “Building upon the success of last year, our mission now is to firmly establish Colorado as a leading bioscience hub in the nation. We remain committed to nurturing and supporting innovative life sciences startups through our unique incubation program, which combines the expertise and resources of Innosphere Ventures, the Colorado Bioscience Association, and the Colorado Bioscience Institute. Our aim is to create a vibrant ecosystem that fosters the growth of groundbreaking bioscience technologies, creates high-quality jobs, and positively impacts lives both locally and globally,” said Mike Freeman, CEO of Innosphere Ventures. “Colorado BioScience Association and Colorado BioScience Institute extend a warm welcome to the promising start ups selected for this year’s Colorado Life Sciences Incubation Program cohort,” said Elyse Blazevich, President and CEO of Colorado BioScience Association and President of Colorado BioScience Institute. “We are thrilled to partner with Innosphere Ventures on this one-of-a-kind incubation program and thank Colorado’s Office of Economic Development and International Trade for supporting the program with an Advanced Industries Business Accelerator Grant.” Check out the full article and overview of the 2023 Colorado Life Sciences Companies by click the link below. https://buff.ly/40F6s1C

Applications DUE MARCH 17 for Colorado Life Sciences Incubation Program.   The program will offer founders who are developing or commercializing technologies, products, devices, and life-saving breakthroughs the combined expertise and insights of Innosphere, Colorado BioScience Association, and Colorado BioScience Institute   The program is designed for technical founders, startups from federal labs, university startups, and physician-entrepreneurs who are:   👉 Early stage – pre-seed or seed stage 👉Located in Colorado 👉Launching a medical device, digital health, diagnostic, biotech, or pharmaceutical company 👉Looking for expert help in driving their life sciences innovation to market. 👉Seeking to be a part of a collaborative environment and supportive business climate for life sciences innovation   The application process is designed to be fast and easy. Please visit https://lnkd.in/gk_hDHTD and click APPLY to download the application!   #startups #innovation #business #entrepreneurs  

Congratulations to our President and CEO, Elyse Blazevich! The Denver Business Journal named Elyse to its 40 Under 40 list. This prestigious award honors influential Colorado professionals.   We are proud of Elyse and her contributions to advance CBSA, our members and Colorado’s life sciences ecosystem. A bold leader with big ideas, Elyse’s goal is for Colorado to achieve a top five ranking nationally for life sciences clusters. Elyse and the other honorees will be recognized at a special awards reception in March. https://lnkd.in/gpsXDnAz #CoBioScience #StrongerTogether #InnovationForward #BuildingMomentum

CBSA is making additional investments in our team to support the momentum of our life sciences ecosystem. We are excited to welcome Danielle Cook, Marketing & Communications Specialist. In collaboration with the team, she works to connect and inform the life sciences community through digital and print communications, with an emphasis on social media engagement and support of Education + Networking.   Danielle holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism and mass communications from Kansas State University and has experience in nonprofit communications. https://lnkd.in/gYYJWgn #CoBioScience #StrongerTogether #InnovationForward #BuildingMomentum

Colorado BioScience Association President & CEO Elyse Blazevich spoke to Ed Sealover at the Denver Business Journal about the growth of life sciences in Colorado and the incredible talent pool in our state. Elyse talked about the high paying and purpose-driven jobs offered by the life sciences ecosystem, with an average salary of $120,000. We are proud that the piece highlights Colorado BioScience Institute's role as a company liaison for the Pathways to Early College High Schools Program (P-TECH) program at Frederick High School and Aims Community College. It brings together the best elements of high school, college, and the professional world. The article also cites: -A recent CBRE report that indicated Colorado has the second-highest density of bioengineers and biomedical engineers in the U.S. -Jobseeker interest in high growth subsectors, including cell and gene therapy -Comprehensive recruiting efforts by AGC Biologics, which attracts talent because of its focus on cell and gene therapy and opportunities for growth internally, according to General Manager and Site Head, Tony Fraij Colorado's top-notch academic and research institutions play a key role in preparing our future life sciences talent, including Colorado State University, University of Colorado Boulder, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, University of Colorado Denver, and Colorado School of Mines. https://lnkd.in/gxEp3M54 #CoBioScience #StrongerTogether #InnovationForward #BuildingMomentum

Colorado BioScience Association is thrilled to welcome Amy Berenbaum Goodman, JD, MBE to our team in a newly expanded role, Vice President and Counsel for Policy + Advocacy.   An attorney who holds a Master of Bioethics, Amy will develop strategies to support a pro-business environment for health innovation in Colorado. She will champion issues critical to the ecosystem, including Capital + Growth, workforce cultivation, favorable tax and regulatory policies, incentives for innovation, and patient access to healthcare innovation.   Meet Amy: https://lnkd.in/ghHXTaz3   #StrongerTogether #CoBioScience #InnovationForward #BuildingMomentum