This past Monday, March 30, Colorado-based ActivArmor rolled out their new respirator masks to keep healthcare workers safe and protected during the COVID-19 global pandemic.

Colorado is home to a thriving advanced industries ecosystem and for those working in this knowledge-based economy, the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) is here to support your growth with strategic export grants to help open new markets. 

A Colorado company with the transformative technology behind a revolutionary prosthetic socket design that provides easier application and release was among 24 Colorado start-ups approved for funding as part of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT)’s Advanced Industries Accelerator Grant Program.

A Colorado company focused on improving education by turning digital devices – desktops, laptops, tablets, and smartphones – into gateways to musical creativity and self-esteem for kids is among 27 Colorado start-ups approved for funding as part of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT)’s Advanced Industries Accelerator Grant Program.

The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) works in many different facets of economic development, but a primary charge is supporting local entrepreneurs and businesses by providing them with the tools and investments needed to succeed.  GitPrime is one example of how early support can provide long-term dividends.

GitPrime announced this month they have been acquired for $170 million by the Utah-based company Pluralsight. GitPrime is a Durango software startup that helps engineering and computer programming teams improve their productivity.