Institution - 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.

CU launches Boulder Climate Ventures startup program with Bill Gates’ support

May 15, 2025

The University of Colorado, with the backing of Bill Gates’ Breakthrough Energy initiative, has launched Boulder Climate Ventures, a program aimed at helping CU students found startup companies that address climate challenges.

Student-led startups win top prizes at CU’s New Venture Challenge

May 15, 2025

Two student- and alumni-led startups focusing on new technologies have taken home the top awards at the University of Colorado Boulder’s annual New Venture Challenge competition.

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.

The University of Denver’s Stress, Early Experiences and Development (SEED) Research Institute seeks to understand how early life experiences influence health over the lifespan and identify opportunities for resilience and support for families.

‘A sensitive window’

May 15, 2025

At the University of Denver, the Stress, Early Experiences, and Development (SEED) Research Institute is tackling big issues affecting small children. Founded in 2014 as the SEED Research Center, it became the SEED Research Institute in early 2024.

University of Wyoming: An economic force in Laramie and beyond

March 28, 2025

If the University of Wyoming were to shut down, it would be an immediate jerk to the state’s economy and standard of living, essentially triggering a recession, according to a recent economic impact report from UW’s College of Business.

Research Spotlight: DU’s Center for Orthopaedic Biomechanics

March 28, 2025

Founded in the late 1990s by University of Denver faculty members Paul Rullkoetter, Ph.D., and Peter Laz, Ph.D., the Center for Orthopaedic Biomechanics has helped catalyze a wide range of innovations in implants and relevant surgeries in the years since.

University of Colorado spearheads launch of quantum startup incubator

February 6, 2025

Colorado — and particularly the Boulder area — has for decades been a global epicenter for quantum research, and now, as that research is beginning to be commercialized, business, government and higher-education leaders are jockeying to position the state and region as titans of the emerging quantum economy.

Silicon Flatirons: Regulation in the Wild West of space

February 6, 2025

Given its vastness and seemingly unlimited potential, it seems a bit silly to think about attempting to tame space with man-made regulations. But as humanity casts its gaze further into the cosmos and fills Earth’s orbit with more satellites, space craft and debris, conversations — like the one organized Monday by Silicon Flatirons — about space policy and the development of an international framework for regulations will likely become more commonplace.

Researcher Spotlight: Sunil Kumar, University of Denver

February 6, 2025

Research at the University of Denver is showing promise for the treatment of neurodegenerative conditions such as Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease. Sunil Kumar, Ph.D., assistant professor of chemistry and biochemistry at DU and its Knoebel Institute for Healthy Aging, is leading the research.