Biotechnology
Lansing's strong biotech sector is growing at a rapid pace. Balanced by excellent companies and individuals, Lansing offers bio based companies a talented workforce, government investment, and access to a premier research institution.
Lansing companies have a strong tradition in the biotech sector ranging human vaccines to food and animal pathogen testing. These companies are growing at a rapid pace, thanks in part to a business friendly climate that is willing to keep up with the pace of business expansion.
Lansing's bio based businesses are often mentioned as the new major enterprise of the region. As the home of a major research institution, Lansing draws thousands of international research candidates. The area also boasts a high quality of life with quality schools and plenty of family oriented attractions. Benefiting from this are companies looking to hire top notch talent to the area from all over the world.
With access to incubator, lab, and technical space starting up a bio based business is easy. Lansing's SmartZone is specifically designed to facilitate new enterprises. The SmartZone is a one of a kind area in Lansing that is specifically designed with available wet lab, prototype development, and incubator office space. The SmartZone is the perfect location to start a new bio based business or take an existing one to the next level.
With a local government willing to do whatever it takes to ensure the competitive viability of these companies there has never been a better time to start or locate your bio based business in Lansing, Michigan.
Check out these growing companies:
Neogen - Food and Animal based Pathogen Testing Materials
Emergent BioSolutions - Human Vaccine Production
AquaBioChip - Water Based Pathogen Testing Equipment
