Life Sciences & Biotechnology
Texas is a leading biotech hub.
Home to thousands of life science and research firms, Texas is a focal point for research, development and production of scientific solutions and groundbreaking advancements in medicine. Industry leaders in Texas include the world’s largest medical center — the Texas Medical Center, one of the nation’s best children’s hospitals — the Texas Children’s Hospital, as well as the world’s largest cancer hospital — MD Anderson Cancer Center.
Texas Advantages: World-renowned research and medical institutions in Texas rely on a dynamic ecosystem that fosters groundbreaking research in life sciences and biotechnology. The state’s highly trained workforce, top-tier research institutions — including seven of the nation’s top 125 medical schools and 16 Tier One research universities — and business-friendly climate strengthens our status as an emerging global life sciences leader. Entrepreneurs and businesses choose Texas where products and technologies advance through the full product lifecycle — from research, testing and trials to commercialization — all without leaving the state.
Strategic investments advancing Texas’ leadership in life sciences research include the Cancer Prevention & Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT), the largest state cancer research investment in the U.S., and the Governor’s University Research Initiative (GURI), helping Texas higher education institutions recruit distinguished researchers from around the world.
Top Companies
Biotechnology and life sciences companies with a strong presence in Texas include:
| McKesson | Tenet Healthcare |
| Luminex | Fujifilm Diosynth |
| Taysha Gene Therapies | Alcon |
| Medtronic | Abbott |
| Galderma | Novartis |