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The Rocky Mountains have long attracted explorers looking to get a little bit higher, so it’s no wonder the state became increasingly known for both Lockheed Martin’s satellite facilities and its billion-dollar cannabis industry. But there’s a lot more to this high-altitude state.
With 300+ craft beer facilities, cold mountain spring water has proven a recipe that’s hard to replicate elsewhere.
Aerospace firms take advantage of advanced technology and scientific innovation in Colorado. Besides its tech know-how, Colorado’s clear skies mean aerospace satellite technology centers have a lot to celebrate here. They enjoy state-of-the-art facilities, like Boulder’s National Center for Atmospheric Research.
Hubs like Denver support companies like Arrow Electronics, Oracle, Intel, and IBM, whose technologies are used throughout the state in fields like agriculture, manufacturing, and engineering.
Electronics also brings advanced tech to manufacturing where giants like Raytheon, Terumo BCT, and Vestas help employ over 100,000 Coloradans.
While it’s a global phenomenon supporting startups, TechStars is a hometown player in Colorado, with programs in its birthplace of Boulder that have launched famous alumni like SendGrid.
This accelerator works with one company in a given niche at a time, to maximize value for the companies they nurture. That includes seed funding, working with an individualized “Innovation Platform” designed around each company, and strategic support, including demo day.
Looking to bring something to the Western Slope? Telluride works with many tech companies. However, they have particular expertise in outdoor and tourism ventures.
With chapters in 90 countries, The Founder Institute isn’t unique to Colorado. But its Denver chapter helps seed-stage entrepreneurs connect to that storied network. Accepted companies get a structured program, access to personalized mentor feedback, and multiple post-program perks like a “funding lab” to help companies with their raises long after the coursework is over.
Michael Seibel CEO at Y Combinator
Jason Ovryn Co-founder & COO at Carry