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Mission to lead, serve, educate and advocate for Colorado’s life science industry to establish Colorado’s

national and global leadership.

www.cobioscience.com

Bioscience Community SectorsMobile/Digital Health

•Pharma/Biotech

•Medical Device & Diagnostics

•Agricultural Biotechnology

•Research Institutions

•Service Providers

Colorado Statistics

➢ 725 Companies

➢ 30,000 direct jobs

➢ 4.4% job growth from 2012 to 2014

➢ 159,000 direct and indirect jobs

➢ $3 billion in payroll

➢ Bioscience products are Colorado’s leading export

➢ 4,187 patents awarded since 2009

➢ 3 bioscience higher education programs in the top 100 nationally

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KEY THEMES + PERCEPTIONS

Highlight Companies + Connect Talent

Support Improved Access to Capital

Build Direct Paths to Start Ups

Unite the Sector

Drive the Narrative

Access to Capital“The AI grant program has rocketed [the state’s innovation pipeline]”

“Create strong infrastructure around [the AI Grant program] to further propel startup success”

• 58 investors (bioscience)• > $4 million• 15 companies

Advanced Industry Investment Tax Credit

Advanced Industries Accelerator Grant Programs

• $52M in grant awarded• 67 new companies• 761 direct jobs• $521M follow on investment• 10xs ROI for State of Colorado

The SOAR Colorado fund will provide a new source of state-supported capital

to nurture, accelerate, and build thriving Advanced Industries companies to

improve our competitiveness, attract talent, and draw investment.

Establishing an Investment Fund

Stimulate Opportunities, Accelerate Reinvestment

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LinkedIn CampaignWhy Colorado?

POLICY & ADVOCACY

Highlights:

o State – Passed Advanced Industry Investor Tax Credit Reauthorization

o State – Protected companies on price transparency

o Federal – passed User Fee Agreements

o Hosted FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb with Sen. Michael Bennet

Colorado Bioscience Magazine

Total audience of over 7,000- life science companies, economic development, legislative, university and industry leaders

Complete directory of every bioscience company in the state

In-depth industry analysis and interviews

Top left: Spring Send Up; Top right: Sen. Gardner visits Terumo BCT; Middle left: BioBreakfast; Center: Gov. Hickenlooper at the Colorado Life Science Innovation Forum; Middle Right: 2016 Awards DinnerBottom left: 2016 Bioscience Day at the Capitol

Friday, September 14, 2018

CLIF is committed to improving the state of the life science sector by providing a venue for business leaders to discuss the most pressing issues shaping the industry.

The Colorado BioScience Institute (the Institute) is a 501(c)3 non-profit that provides education, workforce and career development for life science professionals, companies, students and educators.

Undergrad/Grad/Post-doc Professionals

K-12

Undergraduate Mentorship Program serving 50 students with 12 mentors volunteering their time this school year.

BioGENEius Challenge: Hari Sowrirajan a junior from Cherry Creek High School represented Colorado in the International Challenge with his project: Optimization of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles for Vaccine Delivery.

Research Experience for Teachers (RET) program places middle and high school science teachers in bioscience, cleantech, technology and manufacturing companies.

Executive Leadership Program with 15 participants annually.

Biotech Manufacturing Roundtable kicked off this year and is working on improving the talent pipeline through certificate or Community College Associates program.

StaffApril Giles, President & CEOApril has two children, Ella (13) and Nathan (10). She is a Colorado native and enjoys skiing and rooting for the Colorado Rapids.

Jennifer Jones, Vice PresidentJennifer is a Colorado Native who in her free time, enjoys hiking, skiing and spending time with friends and family.

Steve Ambriz, Director of Administrative ServicesSteve is a serious foodie. He loves traveling and exploring the local cuisine. He is fluent in Spanish and Russian and enjoys flamenco.

Tracey Nilson, Director of PartnershipsTracey was born and raised in Colorado. She spends her free time at concerts, snowboarding and keeping her two dachshunds out of mischief.

Benn Stebleton, Communications & Marketing ManagerBenn is an artist who has sold work across the country. He is also very involved in the local animal rescue community.

Meg John, Vice President, Colorado Bioscience InstituteMeg enjoys spending time with her family (husband, 2 young children and dog) being outside as much as possible to take advantage of Colorado’s outdoor lifestyle.

Daniela Blagoeva, Event CoordinatorDaniela lived in Bulgaria and South Florida before moving to Colorado. She is an obsessed dog and cat mom who enjoys the local beer scene and traveling.

Thank YouApril Giles

President & CEO

Jennifer Jones

Vice President

Colorado BioScience Association