Monument, CO -
Duality Systems is proud to announce it has been awarded a $250,000 Early-Stage Capital and Retention grant through the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) Advanced Industries. Accelerator program. This funding will accelerate the development of Balance Scheduler, our flagship AI driven workforce and resource optimization platform designed for mission-critical environments in healthcare and defense.
“This grant is more than funding—it’s a vote of confidence in Duality’s ability to drive innovation and create high-value jobs right here in Colorado,” said Laurel Chiaramonte, CEO and founder. “We’re thrilled to grow our Colorado team and expand the impact of Balance Scheduler in support of national security and health system resilience.”
The Early-Stage Capital and Retention grant supports businesses commercializing innovative and disruptive technologies in the advanced industries that will be created or manufactured in Colorado. These grants help promote the growth and sustainability of advanced industries across the state by driving innovation and commercialization that move this vital part of the Colorado economy forward.
Duality Systems was awarded $250,000 to expand its Colorado-based team, enhance Balance Scheduler’s product capabilities, and increase its presence at critical industry events. The company will hire several Colorado-based employees into full-time roles, supporting its contracts with the U.S. Department of Defense as well as healthcare and manufacturing clients. The project is projected to increase revenue by 300% over the next three years and double the number of full-time Colorado based employees.
“Across the state, companies are rethinking existing technologies and inventing new ones within the advanced industries sector. Their success will create good-paying jobs in Colorado and has the potential to change lives across the state and beyond. We are thrilled to be able to support their development and look forward to celebrating future accomplishments,” said Rama Haris, Advanced Industries Senior Manager at OEDIT.
To learn more about Balance Scheduler and Duality Systems’ work, visit www.dualitysys.com.
About Duality Systems
Founded in 2020, Duality Systems is a Colorado-based, women-owned, service- disabled veteran-owned small business developing AI-powered workforce and resource optimization tools for complex operational environments. The company’s flagship platform, Balance Scheduler, is deployed in healthcare and defense organizations to streamline scheduling, reduce risk, and enhance operational readiness.
About the Advanced Industries Accelerator Program
The Advanced Industries Accelerator Program was created in 2013 to promote growth and sustainability in Colorado’s advanced industries by driving innovation, accelerating commercialization, encouraging public-private partnerships, increasing access to early stage capital and creating a strong infrastructure that increases the state’s capacity to be globally competitive. AIA encompasses five distinct grant programs: Proof of Concept, Early-Stage Capital and Retention, Collaborative Infrastructure, Export Accelerator, and Global Consultant Network.
About Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade
The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) works with partners to create a positive business climate that encourages dynamic economic development and sustainable job growth. Under the leadership of Governor Jared Polis, we strive to advance the State’s economy through financial and technical assistance that fosters local and regional economic development activities throughout Colorado. OEDIT offers a host of programs and services tailored to support business development at every level including business retention services, business relocation services, and business funding and incentives. Our office includes the Global Business Development division; Colorado Tourism Office; Colorado Outdoor Recreation Industry Office; Colorado Creative Industries; Business Financing & Incentives division; the Colorado Small Business Development Network; Colorado Office of Film, TV & Media; the Minority Business Office; Employee Ownership Office; and Rural Opportunity Office.
Learn more at oedit.colorado.gov.
