BioCrossroads

Igniting IN Life Sciences

BioCrossroads is a catalyst for Indiana’s diverse and growing life sciences industry, supporting collaboration, expertise, and investments that fuel innovation and transform global health.

We Advance IN Life Sciences

Through in-depth market research, BioCrossroads uncovers opportunities to fuel collaborative efforts that enhance our innovations and advancements on a global scale.

We Invest IN Life Sciences

We fuel startups and entrepreneurs by providing a supportive ecosystem of mentorship and identifying funding support.

We Engage IN Life Sciences

By collaborating with Indiana’s research institutions, global companies, philanthropic organizations, and government, we connect Indiana’s life sciences community and work to accelerate its success.

2024 BioCrossroads Life Sciences Summit

Transforming Healthcare:
Indiana’s Role in Revolutionizing Diabetes and Obesity Management

The 2024 BioCrossroads Life Sciences Summit, “Transforming Healthcare: Indiana’s Role in Revolutionizing Diabetes and Obesity Management,” brought together leaders from across Indiana and beyond, highlighting the groundbreaking advancements that are transforming how we address these conditions. 

A full recap of the event coming soon.

Engage IN

2024 FrameWORX Series

FrameWORX is a dynamic educational series that serves as a platform for growth, learning, and connectivity within Indiana’s thriving life sciences ecosystem. These events take place throughout the year and provide a hub for engaging thought leaders, offering diverse viewpoints, and fostering enhanced collaboration among the state’s research institutions, philanthropic organizations, and enterprises.

FrameWORX

Fueling the Future: Indiana’s Life Sciences Workforce

Join us for an engaging exploration into the growing potential of Indiana’s life sciences workforce. This FrameWORX will dive into strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing talent development and recruitment across the state’s thriving life sciences sector. Discover how these efforts align with our broader goals to solidify Indiana as a leader in life sciences innovation and manufacturing.

2023 Annual Report

Igniting Indiana’s Life Sciences Industry

In 2023, BioCrossroads solidified its commitment to enhancing Indiana’s reputation as a global leader in life sciences, marking a year of unprecedented innovation, collaboration, and growth.

A Strategic Roadmap for Advancing Indiana's Life Sciences Sector

BioCrossroads, in collaboration with TEConomy Partners and key industry stakeholders, worked to develop a refreshed 10-year strategy for the industry. The Strategic Framework for Advancing Indiana’s Life Sciences Industry provides a roadmap for elevating Indiana’s life sciences sector and enhancing our global impact on the ecosystem.

Impact IN

2023 IN Life Sciences

Indiana’s vibrant and uniquely collaborative life sciences industry boasts statistics that rival coastal hubs of activity and has gained national recognition for leadership.

$95B

statewide economic contribution

10%

of Indiana’s economic activity

#1

in pharmaceutical exports

#2

in life sciences exports

Central Indiana Corporate Partnership

BioCrossroads is one of five Central Indiana Corporate Partnership branded initiatives. In addition to its sister initiatives, there are several other resources for the life sciences community.

We Engage IN Life Sciences

Research and Reports

Through in-depth research and analysis of Indiana’s life sciences sector, BioCrossroads, in partnership with research institutions, provides comprehensive reports and resources to help educate, inform, and share the story of our industry’s impact. 

Book of Data and Organizations Goes Digital

Connecting IN Life Sciences

BioCrossroads has transformed its Book of Data and Organizations into a fully digital “wiki” for Indiana’s health data assets. This resource was developed alongside Indiana University data science students to help streamline information sharing for more than 50 enterprises across industry, government, health systems, academia, and startups.

2023

Indiana Life Sciences Summit

The 2023 Indiana Life Sciences Summit, hosted by BioCrossroads, spotlighted Indiana’s leadership role in research and medical advances related to Alzheimer’s disease.

Top Life Sciences Companies In Indiana

Indiana’s vibrant and uniquely collaborative life sciences industry boasts statistics that rival coastal hubs of activity and has gained national recognition for leadership. 

Use the links below to learn more and connect with companies.

Portfolio Companies

30 life sciences companies have received investments from the seed funds managed by BioCrossroads and have gone on to raise more than a half-billion dollars in additional venture investment.

Significant exits include Calibrium and MB2, both acquired by Novo Nordisk in 2015, Assembly Biosciences (Nasdaq:ASMB), and Sexton Biotechnologies, purchased by BioLife Solutions (Nasdaq:BLFS) in 2021.

Here’s a look at selected companies that have benefited from Indiana seed fund investments. 

INDIANA SEED FUND II $8.25M

INDIANA SEED FUND III $9M

FrameWORX: March 13, 2025

3-3:30 PM

Registration and Networking

Doors open at 3 p.m.

Please join us at your earliest convenience to enjoy our complimentary bar and networking ahead of the program.

3:30-5 PM

Panel Discussions & Presentation

5-5:30 PM

Post-Event Networking

Join us for refreshments and additional networking following the discussion.