Federal Laboratories - Research Colorado

The National Institute of Standards and Technology, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration are located on Broadway in Boulder.

Federal research funding cuts pose significant risks for Colorado economy

May 15, 2025

Over the past decades, Colorado has become a national leader in scientific research because of the state’s university system, strong scientific workforce pipeline, and increasing amount of investment capital flowing into the market. Last year, the University of Colorado and Colorado State University systems combined to attract a record-breaking $2.1 billion in total research funding. Colorado also boasts one of the highest concentrations of federal labs in the country, with 34 federal research institutions located in the state.

From left: Icarus Quantum CEO Poolad Imany, Mesa Quantum physicist and chief of staff Austin Granmoe, Infleqtion portfolio lead Robert Fasano and CO-LABS executive director Dan Powers participated in a Boulder Startup week panel discussion Tuesday on quantum technology moderated by CBRE vice president Brian McClenahan.

Boulder Startup Week: Quantum tech — what is it good for?

May 15, 2025

Even if you understand the basics of quantum theory — a big if — wrapping your mind around the near-term utility of quantum technologies can be a stumbling block.

Making a MARC

December 17, 2024

While dense urban areas make up a relatively small portion of Colorado’s landmass, the overwhelming majority of the state’s population lives in metropolitan zones where they tend to have infrequent personal contact with the farms and ranches where their food originates.

A climate of collaboration

September 30, 2024

If you are studying anything from molecules in the clouds to methane emissions from soils and landfills — and everything in between that affects the Earth’s climate — the opportunities for research in Colorado span the Front Range all the way north to Wyoming.

Flying high

September 30, 2024

Colorado’s aerospace industry is a major economic engine in the state, fueled by top research universities and several federal laboratories that have a presence here.

‘Game changer’

September 27, 2024

Quantum-technology research efforts in Colorado received a major shot in the arm this summer thanks to a massive funding boost from the U.S. Department Of Commerce’s Tech Hub program.