Into all things science and technology? Check out these Denver events.

A mysterious white balloon seen over Northern Colorado has been confirmed as a NASA research instrument for measuring solar radiation in the stratosphere.

Denver has signed a City2City agreement with Auckland to expand international business, focusing on technology startups and innovation, with support for eligible ventures from both cities.

Boulder, Colorado, in collaboration with Xcel Energy and support from the Department of Energy, is developing a Virtual Power Plant, combining solar power, battery storage, and electric vehicles to move towards zero emissions by 2030.

GFiber opened its headquarters in Lakewood, marking a commitment to improving high-speed internet access in the area, with support from the city's mayor and council.

CDC layoffs affect Lyme disease research; biologist Joe Cardiello and other employees lost jobs due to budget cuts, impacting crucial studies and scientific work.

Cheng Guo, a Ph.D. student, uses machine learning to improve image analysis for tracking endangered African leopards, addressing the challenge of manual image sorting from wildlife cameras.

Denver seeks AI experts for public service innovation, focusing on responsible, scalable AI solutions to improve city functions and residents' lives, shown by their RFP and AI summit.

Melissa Bonomo from Boulder won the 2025 National Immunization Champion Award for her exceptional work in increasing vaccination rates by overseeing over 10,000 vaccines and managing numerous flu shot clinics.

The Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office has launched a "Drones as First Responders" program to improve emergency response times, which will be tested for four weeks with FAA approval.

The Colorado Springs Police Department is launching mobile Speed Safety Cameras in October to improve road safety, especially around schools and high-risk areas.

Denver celebrates GIS Day virtually on November 12th, highlighting the importance of GIS technology in city management and offering "lightning talks" on diverse applications such as public safety and urban planning.

Denver Police Department has launched a pilot drone program to improve emergency response times and provide live situational awareness for officers responding to incidents.

Two Colorado companies recently crossed the $10 billion private‑valuation mark, lifting the state's tech profile and sparking questions about jobs, power and permits. The wins are reshaping hiring and campus plans across the Front Range.

York Space Systems raised $629M in an upsized IPO and saw shares open above the offering price, valuing the Denver company at roughly $4.75B. The listing spotlights Denver’s growing role in the space supply chain.

Illumina has completed its acquisition of SomaLogic, folding the SomaScan proteomics platform and a Boulder lab into its multiomics push.

An 11-year-old from Fort Collins returned home after a rare combined heart-liver transplant at Children's Hospital Colorado. Surgeons and the family credited a speedy donor match and a coordinated, multidisciplinary team.

Colorado regulators will review adding ibogaine to the Natural Medicine program this spring, raising questions about sourcing, safety and who would provide treatment.

Camas-based nLIGHT priced a $175M offering and is expanding manufacturing in Longmont while its stock slid after a long run-up.

Angi will cut about 350 jobs, saying AI‑driven efficiency makes parts of its operation redundant. Company filings estimate $22M–$30M in charges and $70M–$80M in annual savings.

Chris Spagnoletti takes over as Ursa Major CEO as the Berthoud firm ramps production and opens a 400‑acre test site in Weld County.

A Fort Collins neurologist pairs EEG headsets and AI to estimate "brain age," aiming to flag early dementia and seizure risk as new laws move to protect neural data.

Denver’s Xcimer says its KrF‑laser prototype could cut electricity costs and create hundreds of local jobs. The company has DOE backing and recent hardware milestones to show investors.

Boulder-based Vero Networks closed a $500M growth equity round led by Hamilton Lane, Braemont and Delta‑v to fast‑track fiber builds and acquisitions.

A Denver company won FDA De Novo classification for software that analyzes routine ultrasounds to estimate delivery timing and flag preterm birth risk.

Denver’s CirrusMD has been acquired by Quantum Health, merging its chat‑first physician model with Quantum’s navigation tools to form a 20M‑member platform.

A falling out between two Denver bitcoin veterans centers on a 2018 69.8 BTC loan and a claim the contract is forged. The matter is now in arbitration and court.

Gov. Jared Polis urged Coloradans to weigh in on an NSF review that could reshape NCAR. Public comments are due today and the agency says responses will inform next steps.

DMNS’s new show brings a 60‑foot Mamenchisaurus, Argentinosaurus bones and hands‑on anatomy displays to Denver through Sept. 7, 2026.

Voyager Technologies says its Littleton plant has doubled propulsion output and now assembles roughly one module a day after acquiring ExoTerra. The move expanded the site and added about 200 jobs.

Surgeons at UCHealth implanted a brain‑computer interface into higher cortical areas in Aurora; researchers say the move, among the first of its kind, could restore device control and sensation.

The 41st Space Symposium has filled The Broadmoor with CEOs, generals and thousands of attendees as budget fights and defense priorities take center stage.

Denver’s Voyager will lead a private ISS trip, VOYG‑1, that NASA says could test habitat tech for a moon base. The mission is targeted no earlier than 2028 and could spend up to two weeks aboard the station.

Thornton’s Forge Nano agreed to a SPAC merger valuing the company at about $1.2 billion, with proceeds earmarked to scale chip‑coating tools and a Morrisville gigafactory.

Gov. Jared Polis signed the final steel beam at CSU’s ATLAS topping‑out ceremony. The new ATLAS building will host synchronized multi‑petawatt lasers and aims to boost research and jobs.

North Metro Fire Rescue rolled out ZOLL Zenix monitors across its ambulance fleet, spending roughly $850,000 and reporting early CPR-related benefits on calls. The district says the devices give immediate, actionable feedback for crews in the field.

The University of Utah signed a three‑year MOU with DOE’s National Laboratory of the Rockies to speed critical‑minerals research, workforce training and pilot demonstrations across the Rockies.

Golden-based Lunar Outpost says its Pegasus rover was chosen by NASA to help explore and prepare the lunar south pole. The move pairs the startup with big industry partners.

Arizona will lead NNME Southwest, coordinating training and employer partners across five states to tackle a projected shortfall in chip industry workers.

UCHealth surgeons in Aurora have started offering the FDA‑approved TOUCH CMC 1 thumb implant, a European ball‑joint replacement that promises less pain and a quicker recovery. About 50 patients are already lined up.

NOAA's SOLAR‑1 is now operational and will deliver CME imagery to forecasters in about 30 minutes, sharpening aurora forecasts and giving operators more time to protect infrastructure.

Gene‑edited GalSafe pigs remove the sugar that causes some red‑meat allergies and have FDA clearance. Limited pork is being shared with patients while regulators and ethicists debate next steps.