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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.