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PROMOTING RESEARCH. ENGAGING LEADERS. DRIVING PROGRESS.

WHO WE ARE

CO-LABS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that connect technologists, entrepreneurs, businesses and thought leaders to the discoveries in over 30 federally funded research laboratories in Colorado. 
 

Founded in 2007, we are a consortium of federally funded scientific laboratories, academic institutions, businesses, and economic development and civic leaders with a mission to champion the value of scientific research and promote the use of publicly funded research to create new companies, jobs, scientific discovery, and evidence-based policy.

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WHAT WE DO

CO-LABS facilitates access to assets* in these labs through custom-developed tools, lab tours, events, economic analyses, strategic communications, and networking activities.

*Assets include datasets, publlications, licenseable IP, equipment, facilities and the brilliant scientists and support staff in 30+ labs. We help you find the most relevant, valuable, actionable scientific assets to enable your success. 

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We work to:

• 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

 

​To find out more about becoming a CO-LABS member contact Executive Director Dan Powers at 720-815-3244 or dan@co-labs.org.