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Report Highlights

GROWTH

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The CO tech industry accounts for 9% of CO’s employment. (2021)

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CO IT industry employment grew by 22% from 2016–21, the 7th fastest rate in the nation.

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Despite a turbulent time, CO’s tech industry has added 9,680 net jobs since 2019.

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CO ranks 3rd fastest growing IT state. (2021) A 12% growth rate is predicted for the next 5 years.

IMPACT

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Over $76 Billion in gross state product (GSP), 18% of the state’s total economic output. (2021)

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For every 1 new tech industry job, another 2.42 jobs were added elsewhere, one of the largest job multipliers across CO. (2021)

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CO has the 2nd most concentrated tech industry economy, behind Massachusetts. (2021)

WORKFORCE

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Software development is the top tech occupation, ~12%. Every year more than 40K tech jobs need to be filled to accommodate growth & retirees.

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44% of CO tech workers work at a tech industry firm. (2021)

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Computer Science was the most in demand skill in CO job postings 2021-2022.

INNOVATION

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CO has the 8th highest rate of new entrepreneurs. (2021)

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CO has the 5th highest rate of federal small business program funding (SBIR & STTR) per $1M of GSP. (2016–21)

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Saas remains driving force for VC funds in CO.

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CO ranks 6th highest state in securing access to VC capital.

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