Advanced Industries

Promoting International Investment in Colorado: Gov. Polis Meets with Ambassador of Finland, Showcases State’s Leadership in Photonics and Quantum

DENVER – Last week, Gov. Jared Polis and the Global Business Development division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) welcomed to Colorado H.E. Leena-Kaisa Mikkola, Ambassador of the Republic of Finland to the United States. With logistical support from OEDIT, Ambassador Mikkola led a delegation

OEDIT Announces Grants to 25 Colorado Startups and Researchers in the Advanced Industries

DENVER - Today, the Global Business Development division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced that 17 Colorado companies and eight researchers have been awarded Proof of Concept and Early-Stage Capital and Retention grants through OEDIT’s Advanced Industries Accelerator Program. These grants promote the

Terra Ferma Selects Colorado Springs for New LiFi Manufacturing Facility, Bringing 120 New Jobs to Colorado

COLORADO SPRINGS – Today, Governor Polis, Lt. Governor Primavera, and the Global Business Development Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced that Terra Ferma, which designs and manufactures new technologies for the communications industry, has selected Colorado Springs, Colorado, to start a Light Fidelity

BoodleBox Selects Colorado Springs for Headquarters Relocation, Accelerating AI Collaboration in Higher Education

COLORADO SPRINGS – Today, Governor Polis and the Global Business Development Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced that Boodlebox, the leading platform for collaborative AI in higher education, has selected Colorado Springs, Colorado, for the company’s headquarters.

“We are thrilled to welcome BoodleBox

Growing Colorado’s Semiconductor and Advanced Industry Ecosystems: Five New Market Study Grants Awarded Statewide

DENVER - Today, the Global Business Development Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade (OEDIT) announced five market study grants through the Colorado CHIPS Community Support Program. These grants will support Colorado communities interested in starting or growing local or regional semiconductor and advanced industries

2025 Legislative Session: Amplifying Colorado's Film Festivals, Advanced Industries, and Employee-Owned Businesses

Each legislative session brings new opportunities to shape OEDIT’s programs, empowering all to thrive in Colorado’s economy. This year, we are taking a closer look at three bills from the 2025 legislative session that encourage dynamic economic development and sustainable job growth. These featured bills aim to accomplish impressive feats

June 2025: EDC Approved Job Growth Incentive Tax Credit and Strategic Fund Projects

The following projects were approved at the June 2025 Colorado Economic Development Commission meeting. The Colorado Economic Development Commission (EDC) develops incentive packages to assist with existing business expansions and new company relocations to grow jobs in all regions of the state. They typically meet on the third Thursday of

Governor Polis to Lead Colorado Delegation to the 2025 Biennial of the Americas Summit in Vancouver & Lead National Governors Association Education Convening

Delegation will Represent Colorado at the Americas Summit Agriculture, Workforce, and Clean Tech Innovation, Convene Governors and Education Leaders

DENVER – To encourage and spur more international cooperation, boost our state’s thriving economy, and discuss best practices in agriculture, workforce, and clean tech innovation, Governor Polis and the Colorado Office

Growing Colorado’s Semiconductor Industry: Gov. Polis Announces Okika Devices Expansion in Colorado

COLORADO SPRINGS – Today, Governor Polis and the Global Business Development Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced that Okika Devices, a producer of chips and software that enable custom and cutting-edge analog solutions and computing, has selected Colorado Springs for its new headquarters

OEDIT Announces Grants to 35 Colorado Startups and Researchers in the Advanced Industries

DENVER - Today, the Global Business Development division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced that 22 Colorado companies and 13 researchers have been awarded Proof of Concept and Early-Stage Capital and Retention grants through OEDIT’s Advanced Industries Accelerator Program. These grants help promote