The Piedmont Triad Region has a diverse and thriving Life Sciences cluster with nearly 240 companies operating in the 12-county Region. Life Science operations in the Region employ more than 6,900 workers. The Life Sciences industry cluster includes six related but distinct industry sub-clusters; industries represented in the Region include:

• Biotechnology
• Nanotechnology
• Pharmaceuticals
• Regenerative Medicine
• Research Medical Device Manufacturers

In the Piedmont Triad Region, the Life Sciences industry is driven by major and continuous investments in research and development. Life Science-related facilities have experienced substantial growth over the past decade. There has been a 20% increase in the number of Life Science companies that call the Piedmont Triad Region home.

An expansive and qualified workforce, low business operating costs, and a perfect central East Coast location, combined with an active collaboration among the public sector, private industry and a network of universities and hospitals make the Piedmont Triad Region a superb location to locate and grow a life science business.

The Life Sciences industry in the Piedmont Triad Region is anchored by industry greats including LabCorp, Targacept, TransTech Pharma and Banner Pharmacaps. A large network of research-based start-ups is emerging in the Piedmont Triad Region and is being nurtured by the Region’s universities and research parks.

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