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A Global Life Sciences & Biotechnology Hub

Houston is a global leader in life sciences and biotech, advancing research, therapeutics, and innovation to shape the future of health.

Life Sciences & Biotechnology

DIVERSE. VIBRANT. AMBITIOUS.

Houston is a global hub for life sciences and biotech, offering cutting-edge research, abundant funding, and prime access to the Texas Medical Center. With the most clinical trials in the U.S., top-tier talent, and a thriving ecosystem of accelerators and lab space, Houston provides unmatched opportunities for biotech companies to innovate, scale, and succeed.

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Established life sciences and biotech companies in the Houston region

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Houston is one of the top destinations in the world for health, life sciences, and translational research, with more than $1.9 billion in annual research investment.

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Total funding from the Cancer Prevention Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT)

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Research and innovation centers in the Houston region, fostering new ideas to shape life sciences

Real Estate

Major Life Sciences Developments

With more than 8 million square feet of dedicated life sciences space across numerous developments, Greater Houston is a premier destination for life sciences and biotechnology.

Rising in Houston: Projects to Look Forward to in 2024 and Beyond

Despite slowdowns across sectors, the Bayou City continued to create jobs, adding 53,700 in the first 10 months of ’23, according to the Partnership’s Houston Region Economic Outlook report.

Generation Park to Expand Houston’s Life Sciences Ecosystem with New Biomanufacturing Hub

Houston’s life sciences and biomanufacturing ecosystem is set to significantly expand with an innovative new development on the rise in the city’s fastest growing submarket, Lake Houston.

Major Life Science Announcements Show Greater Houston Region’s Momentum

Two recent announcements, including a new life sciences campus opening in The Woodlands and an international company opening a biotech facility at Houston’s Levit Green, are a testament to the greater Houston region’s momentum in the life sciences industry.

News | February 27, 2024

Houston's Life Sciences Sector on the Verge of a New Era

Houston continues to evolve as a premier destination for life sciences and biomanufacturing through a multifaceted strategy that capitalizes on its existing strengths and fosters innovation and growth.

Business Resources

The tools you need to succeed

Bright scientific minds, entrepreneurial drive and an active investment community gives companies fertile ground for disruptive innovation in biotech and life sciences. With a high concentration of employment, healthy funding scene, and unwavering commitment to translational research, the Houston region has positioned itself as one of the country's fastest-growing life sciences ecosystems.

Notable Companies

Houston is home to established and growing life sciences and biotech companies, making a monumental impact on the industry and world.

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Castle Biosciences
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Cellipont Bioservices
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CellReady
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InGeneron
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Intelligenome
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Johnson & Johnson
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Lexicon Pharmaceuticals
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Marker Therapeutics
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Moleculin
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Nurix Therapeutics
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OmniScience
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Procyrion
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SinoBiological
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Tvardi Therapeutics

Companies of all sizes thrive in Houston

From idea to startup, seed to exit, Houston provides the talent, infrastructure and opportunity for business to grow and scale.

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    Verena-Kallhoff

    Verena Kallhoff, PhD, MBA

    Senior Director, Life Sciences

    Economic Development

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