A Tradition of Investing in Innovation

Indiana boasts a deep-rooted history in life sciences, fueled by over a century of pioneering entrepreneurs. Today, it hosts leading global medical firms, building on foundations laid by visionaries like Colonel Eli Lilly, who established Eli Lilly and Company in Indianapolis nearly 150 years ago, now a top pharmaceutical giant worldwide.

The state's northern region is recognized as the orthopedics capital of the world, thanks to early innovators like Revra DePuy and Justin Zimmer, who founded major orthopedics companies in Warsaw. Similarly, Bloomington's Cook Medical, started over 50 years ago by Bill Cook in his apartment, has grown into the world's largest privately-held medical company.

Start-Ups and Growing Investments

BioCrossroads has established itself as an important source of venture capital for Indiana’s life sciences industry through the formation of early-stage life sciences focused and return-driven investment funds. BioCrossroads has also been strongly supported by Indiana’s corporate and academic life sciences leadership, and has partnered with these stakeholders in several ways, including investment and enterprise-formation activities. BioCrossroads is in a strong position to continue to grow Indiana’s life sciences industry through the identification, advancement, and Investment IN the state’s sciences and technology innovation.