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Houston: A Global Hub for Life Sciences and Biotechnology

As one of the fastest growing life sciences ecosystems, Houston’s world-class medical centers, research institutions and private companies are positioned to take on the greatest medical challenges of our generation. 

Join Houston regional partners and leaders at the 2025 BIO International Convention, the world’s largest gathering of the biotechnology industry, along with industry-leading investor and partnering meetings held around the world.

ATTENDING BIO INTERNATIONAL 2025?

Join us at Booth #2664!
June 16 - 19, 2025

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Houston's Life Sciences Ecosystem

  • Houston's life sciences ecosystem is growing in areas like cell and gene therapy R&D and manufacturing, cancer-focused molecular diagnostics within R&D and production, and biologics drug development and manufacturing.
  • Houston is one of the top destinations in the world for health, life sciences, and translational research, with $2 billion in annual research investment. 
  • Houston offers leading companies access to the youngest, fastest growing, and most diverse workforces in the country, powered by strategic upskilling and academic collaborations

1,100+

Life Sciences and Biotechnology Companies

$2B

Annual Research Funding

8M sq ft

Life Sciences Space

#1

Largest Medical Center in the World

4,900+

Clinical trials with active site in Houston

Get in touch with our team to assist with additional questions about Houston, such as:

  • Assist in site selection analysis
  • Assist in evaluating and applying for incentives
  • Provide data on key business facilities
  • Facilitate and foster key introductions
Verena Kallhoff, PhD, MBA
Senior Director, Life Sciences
Economic Development
E
vkallhoff@houston.org
P
713-844-3633
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Executive Partners