Life Sciences

Nothing is more important to a company’s success than its workforce. Currently, more than 37,000 Floridians work in the state’s biotechnology, pharmaceutical manufacturing and medical device manufacturing industries. As the fourth ranked state in the country for high-tech employment and world-class educational institutions, which are among the nation’s top producers of STEM graduates, Florida offers a leading talent pool to power your company’s future.

Florida is home to several growing life sciences hubs, making it an ideal place to jumpstart your next innovative venture. One prime example is the University of Florida’s Innovation Hub which has generated $10.4 billion in private investments, launched 200+ startups, and generated 7,900 jobs. Another standout innovation ecosystem is the Lake Nona Medical City, a premier location for medical care, research, and education, which was built on the proven theory that a cluster of healthcare and bioscience facilities located close to one another will accelerate innovation.

Ranked as one of the top three most innovative states in the nation, Florida is home to more than 46,000 cutting-edge life sciences establishments. Among those organizations are 868 biotech establishments, 574 pharmaceutical establishments, and 943 medical development establishments. Its hospitals and 774,000+ healthcare workers engage in a broad range of research and clinical trials, with strength in Alzheimer’s, cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and more.