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Innovation is happening. Right here.

Fitzsimons Innovation Community is a sprawling campus of leading-edge laboratory workspace where innovative health and life sciences companies of all sizes take their research to the next level to cure diseases, save lives, and improve care.

Smart, inclusive, forward-thinking, and highly educated people lead life sciences innovation in Colorado, the Hub for Health Impact. Together, we welcome life sciences organizations looking to call Colorado home and to collaborate with a robust community already in on the secret: the health and life sciences industry in Colorado is strong and making a global impact on the future of health.

 Move in, and build your vision here—today.

Community

The emphasis is on Community

We called it a community for a reason. From the board of directors to the newest company on campus, everyone at Fitzsimons Innovation Community knows that easy access to collaboration has direct results on success. From idea incubation to final-product manufacturing, your end-to-end innovation can come alive right here on our campus. All that Colorado sunshine is just a bonus.

Community

Cutting-edge discoveries in action

62%

Companies Hiring

Fitzsimons Innovation Community member companies are thriving. 62% of companies added employees to their workforce.

75%

Companies Fundraising

Most Fitzsimons Innovation Community member companies are actively involved in fundraising to power their progress.

16+

New Innovations

Fitzsimons Innovation Community member companies introduced more than 16 new innovations to the market in 2023.

$116M

Capital Raised

Last year, Fitzsimons Innovation Community member companies attracted more than $116M in investments to support R&D, prepare for clinical trials, accelerate commercialization, and retain or recruit talent.

75%

Companies with Discoveries

Fitzsimons Innovation Community member companies made news with major breakthrough discoveries last year. Areas included molecular biology, pharmaceuticals, medical device, research tools, cell and gene therapy, material science, and diagnostics.

50%

Companies Forging Strategic Partnerships

Fitzsimons Innovation Community member companies forged strategic partnerships for business collaboration, legal services, and venture capital opportunities.

*Fitzsimons Innovation Community Member Growth Survey responses (January – December 2023)

A heritage of healthcare and innovation

Fitzsimons Innovation Community stands on the grounds that once held the Fitzsimons Army Hospital, where soldiers returning from World War I were treated. The Colorado high altitude has always been a destination for advancements in lung treatment, and 100 years ago, soldiers sought cures for tuberculosis and mustard gas exposure right here.

After the Army decommissioned the hospital in the 1990s, ideas for the current University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and Fitzsimons Innovation Community began to percolate. That rich history of discovery, care, and research continues to inspire our vision a century later.

Our team is on your team

You know best when it comes to your projects, and we know how to keep you up and running with first-class scientific facilities management and community engagement. Our priority is to help you thrive on this campus and we have the proven tools and expertise to make that happen.

Bruce Schmidt

Chief Engineer

Don Larson

Facilities engineer

Juliena Carlson

Property Administrator

Julie Ehler

Controller

Kelly Brough

President & CEO

Kenneth Ho

Chief Operating Officer

Laurie Troge

Chief of Staff

Lyle Artz

Site manager

Sue Niblo

Senior property manager

“The workspace has been perfect for our projects, but the most impressive thing to me has been the community. We’ve collaborated with researchers from the CU Anschutz Medical Campus, networked with other Fitzsimons Innovation Community members, and bounced ideas off some of the best minds in healthcare. And it’s all contributed to us moving forward in our research.”

Scott Deeter

CEO, InVitria

“I park my car in the morning, and then I never move it until I leave after work. We walk to lunch and meetings and take advantage of the outdoor space as much as we can during the day. Work-life balance happens right on campus.”

Kristin Nixon

President, PhosphoSolutions

Community

Fitzsimons Innovation Community News

CU Anschutz Research: Respiratory Viruses Can Wake Up Breast Cancer Cells in Lungs
News | Aug 06, 2025

CU Anschutz Research: Respiratory Viruses Can Wake Up Breast Cancer Cells in Lungs

Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center (MECCC) and Utrecht University have found the first direct evidence that common respiratory infections, including COVID-19 and influenza, can awaken dormant breast cancer cells that have spread to the lungs, setting the stage for new metastatic tumors. The findings were published in Nature.

A Potential Universal Target for Autoimmune: Q&A with Richard Freed
News | Aug 04, 2025

A Potential Universal Target for Autoimmune: Q&A with Richard Freed

Pharmaceutical Executive recently spoke with RheumaGen CEO Richard Freed about his career and the work the biotech is doing to find cures for autoimmune diseases.

9News Business Buzz: Aurora Approves Expansion of Fitzsimons Innovation Community
News | Jul 22, 2025

9News Business Buzz: Aurora Approves Expansion of Fitzsimons Innovation Community

Colorado Real Estate Journal features perspectives from Fitzsimons Innovation Community CEO, Kelly Jean Brough, in the Health Care and Life Sciences Quarterly. The article highlights 25 years of impact and what’s next for the transformation of the campus.

Healthy Future: Fitzsimons Looks to Next 25 Years
News | Jul 21, 2025

Healthy Future: Fitzsimons Looks to Next 25 Years

Colorado Real Estate Journal features perspectives from Fitzsimons Innovation Community CEO, Kelly Jean Brough, in the Health Care and Life Sciences Quarterly. The article highlights 25 years of impact and what’s next for the transformation of the campus.

Fitzsimons Innovation Community Names Kenneth Ho as Chief Operating Officer
News | Jul 14, 2025

Fitzsimons Innovation Community Names Kenneth Ho as Chief Operating Officer

Fitzsimons Innovation Community, a thriving hub where researchers, practitioners, educators, and innovators collaborate to bring life-changing healthcare solutions to patients, announced the appointment of Kenneth Ho as chief operating officer. A highly respected real estate developer with more than 25 years of experience, Ho will play a pivotal role in bringing the Community’s ambitious Master Plan to life.

Fitzsimons Innovation Community Appoints Real Estate Veteran as New COO
News | Jul 09, 2025

Fitzsimons Innovation Community Appoints Real Estate Veteran as New COO

A real estate developer with more than 25 years of experience has been appointed as the new chief operating officer of the Fitzsimons Innovation Community in Aurora. Kenneth Ho, the new COO, will play a pivotal role in bringing the community’s master plan to life. Ho has over two decades of experience in real estate development, investment and planning, with a specialization in complex, mixed-use communities.

Fitzsimons Innovation Community Names Kenneth Ho as Chief Operating Officer
News | Jul 08, 2025

Fitzsimons Innovation Community Names Kenneth Ho as Chief Operating Officer

Fitzsimons Innovation Community, a thriving hub where researchers, practitioners, educators, and innovators collaborate to bring life-changing healthcare solutions to patients, announces the appointment of Kenneth Ho as Chief Operating Officer. A highly respected real estate developer with more than 25 years of experience, Ho will play a pivotal role in bringing the Community’s ambitious Master Plan to life.

GelSana Selected for MedTech Innovator 2025 Cohort
News | Jul 07, 2025

GelSana Selected for MedTech Innovator 2025 Cohort

GelSana Therapeutics, Inc. has been selected to join the 2025 MedTech Innovator cohort, the world’s largest accelerator for medical device companies. GelSana is one of only 65 companies—representing the top 4% of nearly 1,500 global applicants—chosen for this year’s program. This recognition reflects the incredible work of our team and validates the potential of our solution to make a meaningful impact on healthcare.

Colorado Hub for Health Impact Builds Nationwide Momentum with 2025 Campaign to Attract Life Sciences Companies, Talent, and Investment
News | Jul 01, 2025

Colorado Hub for Health Impact Builds Nationwide Momentum with 2025 Campaign to Attract Life Sciences Companies, Talent, and Investment

Colorado Hub for Health Impact, the national economic development campaign positioning Colorado as an epicenter for health innovation, launches its 2025 campaign with new partner investment and a clear focus: attract life sciences companies, talent, and investors to a community that elevates science.

Aurora Clears Path for 7,266 Homes to Anchor Fitzsimons Life Sciences Hub
News | Jun 26, 2025

Aurora Clears Path for 7,266 Homes to Anchor Fitzsimons Life Sciences Hub

Aurora City Council has approved a massive increase in allowable housing at Fitzsimons Innovation Community, a move intended to transform the bioscience campus into a full-fledged neighborhood. Fitzsimons CEO Kelly Brough called the change “an obligation” to honor the site’s history while shaping a future that attracts talent and builds community.

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