Colorado Approves Tax Credits for DISA Uranium Corp
The state incentives aim to secure a new company headquarters and bring over 100 jobs to Colorado.
Updated on Oct. 16, 2026 in Economic Indicators
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The Colorado Economic Development Commission has approved $1.6 million in tax credits for DISA Uranium Corp. to encourage the firm to establish its new headquarters in Mesa County. The company has also secured a $105 million financing commitment as it considers locating in either Grand Junction or Moab.
Why it matters
The tax credits are designed to compete for private investment in the regional energy sector. By attracting the firm, state officials hope to bolster employment and economic growth within the local Mesa County area.
DISA Uranium Corp. plans to create 118 jobs with an average annual salary of $80,039. The company also intends to invest $2.25 million into the development of its proposed new headquarters.
The players
Colorado Economic Development Commission
This body is responsible for managing the state's economic incentive programs to attract business growth and capital investment.
DISA Uranium Corp.
This is an energy and mining firm currently seeking to establish a new headquarters and secure new project financing.
The details
Under the moniker Project Curie, the corporation is weighing two potential sites for its operations. The commission also authorized $2.68 million in tax credits for a separate defense tech company in Colorado Springs, alongside various incentives for film projects including The God Pack.
Timeline
The Colorado Economic Development Commission approved the tax credits on October 15, 2026.
The Four Corners region experienced a significant uranium boom throughout the 1950s and 1960s.
Macro View
The current efforts to revitalize uranium investment in Colorado mirror the Four Corners uranium boom of the 1950s and 1960s. This initiative represents a modern attempt to re-establish the industrial prominence seen during that historical era.
Local residents in Mesa County may see potential shifts in the labor market as the company plans to hire for 118 new positions. These incentives reflect state efforts to bolster local wage growth and regional employment opportunities.
The takeaway
The state continues to utilize targeted tax credits to influence corporate location decisions in the energy sector. These programs aim to translate private financing commitments into tangible local job creation and infrastructure investment.
Further reading
For more on state fiscal incentives, visit Colorado Economic Indicators.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Denver Post.
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