Why is the ACE Regional Innovation Cluster focused on aerospace and clean energy?
There exists economic development and job growth opportunity by pairing the established industry of aerospace with the growing industry of clean energy. Both industries continue to grow and change and have the potential to thrive and create thousands of jobs in the coming decades. The pairing of these industries is rooted in their similar manufacturing base, materials, supply chain and resources, which make them a natural fit for collaboration. Many of the technologies that have been employed by the aerospace industry for years are applicable to developing clean energy. Colorado has a strong aerospace and clean energy technology research industry and is now looking to build commercialization of both industries.
