Polis meets with Japanese ambassador in push to grow aerospace, quantum

DENVER (KDVR) — Colorado's governor hosted the Japanese ambassador to the U.S. on Monday in a push to strengthen cooperation in the space, quantum and climate industries.

The office of Gov. Jared Polis touted Japan and Colorado as "strong economic and diplomatic partners" and said he and Ambassador Shigeo Yamada discussed strengthening the relationship.

"Colorado’s strong relationship with Japan boosts our thriving economy by creating new investment opportunities and jobs for Coloradans," Polis said in a statement. "I am pleased to welcome Ambassador Yamada and showcase our state as a great place to do business."

Polis told the ambassador that four Colorado space companies will travel to the Tokyo Airshow in October with state support, his office announced. The governor also "welcomed" Japanese cooperation with the Elevate Quantum Tech Hub and the Colorado-Wyoming Climat...