The Crossroads of America
Discover Indiana
Our location gives us a major advantage across the life sciences sector. From development to delivery—we are the center of excellence in life science research, innovation, manufacturing, and delivery—at the crossroads of America.
Impact IN
2024: By the Numbers
BioCrossroads’ collaborative focus and unwavering commitment to strengthening Indiana’s life sciences and healthcare workforce have created an environment where businesses can grow and thrive. Our life sciences sector now employs more than 70,000 people across 3,253 establishments
#1
in U.S. life sciences exports
$99B
in economic activity
#1
in U.S. pharmaceutical exports
3,200+
life sciences establishments
A Top Region For Life Sciences Activity
Indiana is one of the top regions in the U.S. for life sciences activity. It boasts statistics that rival coastal hubs and has gained national recognition for leadership sector-wide. BioCrossroads has seized an opportunity to do more with Indiana’s life sciences corporate and academic assets, bolstering tremendous connection and growth by fostering unique collaborations, marketing its strengths, igniting a capital market, moving research from laboratory to the patient, and developing a one-of-a-kind institute to accelerate research and commercialization.
Capital, Connections, and Collaboration
The magic combination of Indiana’s depth and breadth of life sciences resources together with BioCrossroads’ ability to harness those assets into actionable outcomes, like the organization of venture funds, the Indiana Biosciences Research Institute development, and the generation of other unique private-public partnerships, is unprecedented.
Invested IN Life Sciences
Our Geographical Advantage
From deep-rooted manufacturing prowess to our unique geographical and logistical advantages, Indiana’s centralized location and capabilities in medical product logistics give us the ability to ship urgent and time-sensitive medical products, such as radiopharmaceuticals and vaccines, to market quickly and efficiently.
- #1 ranked airport in the United States – Indianapolis International Airport
- Access to multiple major interstates
- One of the largest FedEx hubs in the nation
- Premier rail service and freight hubs
- Within a 12-hour drive to 80% of the United States
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.
