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Indiana's Life Sciences and Innovation Hubs

From advanced manufacturing in Warsaw to biopharma breakthroughs in Bloomington, Indiana’s life sciences ecosystem is made up of distinct regional hubs—each contributing in unique ways to the state’s national leadership.

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Regional Profiles

Data and Insights at a Glance

Each of Indiana’s life sciences regions plays a critical role in the state’s nearly $100B life sciences industry. These hubs power exports, attract investment, create high-wage careers, and accelerate innovations that improve health outcomes around the world.

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These tools help employers, policymakers, economic developers, and educators tell the story of Indiana’s life sciences momentum. Each profile provides a quick, data-informed snapshot of regional hubs. Use them to:

Understand regional strengths in workforce, innovation, and production.

Support business development and site selection conversations.

Identify collaboration opportunities across education, research, and industry.

Inform talent and workforce strategies with regional context.

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Indiana Life Sciences Regions

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Select a card below to explore its unique strengths, major employers, workforce assets, and innovation initiatives. Click learn more to view region. Download a pdf version and share with your networks.

manufacturing precision. fueling innovation.
Michiana Region

Product Categories: Surgical instruments, orthopedic implants, diagnostic platforms and lab services, biotech innovations, and IP from translational research

Total Establishments: 168

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Research excellence. industry innovation.
Greater Lafayette

Product Categories: Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals

Total Establishments: 161

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making medicine. moving health forward.
Evansville Region

Product Categories: Pharmaceuticals, injectable therapies, medical packaging, health and nutrition products

Total Establishments: 89

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Local strength. global impact.
Central Indiana

Product Categories:: Pharmaceuticals, medical devices, research/testing labs, and radiopharmaceuticals, with products reaching over 120 countries worldwide.

Total Establishments: 1,139

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orthopedic capital of the world®
Northeast Indiana

Product Categories: Orthopedic implants, surgical instruments, medical device components

Total Establishments: 307

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Built for biotech. ready for what’s next.
Indiana Uplands

Product Categories: Medical Devices, Biologics, and Injectable Medicines

Total Establishments: 114

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manufacturing precision. fueling innovation.

Michiana Region

Research-Driven Discovery | Medical Device Manufacturing | Talent Pipeline

Anchored by South Bend, the Michiana region is a growing center of life sciences innovation, home to world-class medical device manufacturers, biotech startups, and research institutions. From surgical instruments to diagnostic systems, the region contributes critical products to global healthcare markets. Anchored by Beacon Health, the University of Notre Dame, and Ivy Tech, the area’s strong education-to-employer pipeline supports an increasingly diversified life sciences economy.

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Indiana’s Excellence

#1 (2024) life sciences and pharmaceutical exports

Global Hub for orthopedics and radiopharma

70,000+ Hoosiers employed in life sciences

3,253
Establishments

Leadership in Exports

Indiana leads the nation in life sciences exports and the Michiana region plays a strategic role. With legacy strengths in surgical tools and precision manufacturing, the region is expanding into diagnostics, contract manufacturing, and biotech R&D.

Product Categories

Surgical instruments, orthopedic implants, diagnostic platforms and lab services, biotech innovations, and IP from translational research

Key Exports

Total Establishments

168

Talent pipeline

Fueling Industry Momentum

The University of Notre Dame delivers world-class talent in biology, chemistry, and engineering, while its IDEA Center and Biopharma Consortium support translational research and commercialization. Ivy Tech Community College and local career centers offer technical training in advanced manufacturing, biotech, and healthcare. Regional workforce programs are aligned with employer demand, fueling a robust life sciences pipeline.

Regional Anchors

A Workforce Built
for Precision & Growth

The region’s workforce strength is rooted in high-skill manufacturing and applied research. Life sciences employers are benefiting from ongoing investments in talent development and innovation infrastructure.

2,238

Total Employed

45.3%

Gross Regional Product Growth (2014-2025)

$121,100

Average Wage

South Bend-Elkhart Lifeworks Initiative

Regional Innovation Advantage

Spearheaded by the South Bend–Elkhart Regional Partnership, the Lifeworks
initiative unites employers, educators, and community partners to build a future-
ready workforce. Through skills training, career awareness, and innovation support, Lifeworks helps the region compete globally in advanced manufacturing, life
sciences, and healthcare.

Innovation in Practice

Notre Dame Biomedical Sciences Spotlight

Notre Dame is advancing biomedical discovery and commercialization through cutting-edge research and regional collaboration.

Boler Biotech Laboratory and Harper Cancer Research Institute
IDEA Center for startup incubation and tech transfer
Warren Center for Drug Discovery
Programs in bioengineering, molecular biology, and drug development
Notre Dame Center for Bioanalytic Metrology

BioCrossroads advances Indiana’s signature strengths in the life sciences by connecting with corporate, academic and philanthropic partners; facilitating investments in promising start ups; building new enterprises; and educating through conferences, reports and market development knowledge.

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Research excellence. industry innovation.

Greater Lafayette

Research Excellence | Industry Innovation | Startup Momentum

Home to Purdue University and a high concentration of industry anchors, West Lafayette is a nationally recognized hub for life sciences research, pharmaceutical production, and biotech innovation. The region combines world-class academic strength with a growing ecosystem of startups and advanced manufacturers—powering discovery, talent development, and global impact across healthcare and the life sciences.

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Indiana’s Excellence

#1 (2024) life sciences and pharmaceutical exports

Global Hub for orthopedics and radiopharma

70,000+ Hoosiers employed in life sciences

3,253
Establishments

Leadership in Exports

Indiana is #1 in Life Sciences Exports and the region’s strengths in pharmaceutical manufacturing, biotech R&D, and medical devices are a vital part of that success. Global companies like Evonik and Cook Biotech operate here, producing critical ingredients and regenerative products used in healthcare systems around the world.

Product Categories

Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals

Key Exports

Total Establishments

161

Talent pipeline

Fueling Industry Momentum

Purdue University anchors a research-rich talent ecosystem, supplying top graduates in pharmacy, biomedical engineering, and biological sciences. The university’s Discovery Park District connects research, industry, and entrepreneurship in one of the nation’s leading innovation environments.

And the Young Institute for Advaced Manufacturing of Pharmaceuticals promotes innovations that lead to better access medicines and lower costs. Ivy Tech Community College’s Lafayette campus supports pharma and medtech employers with workforce-aligned training programs. Purdue’s workforce initiatives and industry partnerships further strengthen the regional pipeline in biomanufacturing, research, and clinical development.

Regional Anchors

A Workforce Built for the Future

Supported by gains and expansion in pharmaceuticals and research laboratories, the Lafayette/West Lafayette region has experienced significant growth in life sciences employment, fueling healthcare advancements worldwide.

2,800

Total Employed

16%

Employment Growth (2014-2025)

$183,000

Average Wage

Purdue Research Foundation & Discovery Park

Regional Innovation Advance

At the heart of West Lafayette’s innovation economy, the Discovery Park District and Purdue Research Foundation connect corporate partners with Purdue’s life sciences expertise, fostering startup formation, commercialization, and workforce growth. This 400-acre, mixed-use smart district is a nationally recognized model for research-driven economic development.

Innovation in Practice

Purdue University Spotlight

A global research university advancing life sciences innovation across disciplines. These assets drive breakthroughs in drug development, biomedical technologies, and workforce development—fueling local industry and global health advancements.

Bindley Bioscience Center
College of Pharmacy
Department of Biological Sciences and Chemistry
Discovery Park District
Purdue Institute for Drug Discovery
Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering
Purdue Innovates
Young Institute for the Advanced Manufacturing of Pharmaceuticals
Low Institute for Therapeutics


BioCrossroads advances Indiana’s signature strengths in the life sciences by connecting with corporate, academic and philanthropic partners; facilitating investments in promising start ups; building new enterprises; and educating through conferences, reports and market development knowledge.

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Indianapolis, IN 46202

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making medicine. moving health forward.

Evansville Region

Healthcare Logistics | Biopharma Production | Workforce Resilience

Southwest Indiana is a growing life sciences hub with deep expertise in medical device manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and health logistics. The region’s advanced manufacturing capacity, strategic location, and integrated healthcare networks make it a vital link in Indiana’s life sciences economy. Anchored by Deaconess Health System, Berry Global, and AstraZeneca, and supported by the University of Southern Indiana and Ivy Tech, the region is developing a next-generation workforce to meet global healthcare demands.

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Indiana’s Excellence

#1 (2024) life sciences and pharmaceutical exports

Global Hub for orthopedics and radiopharma

70,000+ Hoosiers employed in life sciences

3,253 Establishments

Leadership in Exports

Indiana ranks #1 in life sciences exports and Southwest Indiana contributes through large-scale manufacturing and critical logistics capabilities. The region’s output supports both domestic delivery and international markets.

Product Categories

Pharmaceuticals, injectable therapies, medical packaging, health and nutrition products

Key Exports

Total Establishments

89

Talent pipeline

Fueling Industry Momentum

The University of Southern Indiana offers robust programs in nursing, health administration, and life sciences. Ivy Tech’s Evansville campus trains technicians for pharmaceutical and medical manufacturing roles. These institutions, along with Deaconess and Ascension, fuel healthcare workforce development and talent retention across the region.

Regional Anchors

A Workforce Engineered
 for Innovation

Southwest Indiana’s life sciences economy is built on high-skill production and integrated care delivery and has experienced substantial growth thanks to Investment in pharmaceutical production, talent development, and digital health systems.

2,100

Total Employed

17.4%

Employment Growth (2014-2025)

$131,000

Average Wage

Southwest IN Health Sciences Network

Regional Innovation Advantage

A coalition of health systems, educators, and employers across Southwest Indiana is aligning around workforce needs, infrastructure planning, and translational research. Through strategic collaboration and shared investment, the region is strengthening its position in medical manufacturing, health innovation, and logistics.

Innovation in Practice

Deaconess Health System Spotlight

A regional leader in patient care and workforce development, Deaconess Health System is expanding clinical services and talent programs across the tri-state area.


Deaconess Health System is the premier provider of health care services to 26 counties in three states (IN, IL, and KY).

Medical education partnerships with USI and IU
Innovation in population health and clinical technology
New training centers supporting nurses, imaging techs, and pharmacy assistants
Integrated network of 20+ facilities across Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois

BioCrossroads advances Indiana’s signature strengths in the life sciences by connecting with corporate, academic and philanthropic partners; facilitating investments in promising start ups; building new enterprises; and educating through conferences, reports and market development knowledge.

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Indianapolis, IN 46202

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Local strength. global impact.

Central Indiana

Clinical Innovation | Corporate Life Sciences Leadership | Integrated Health Systems

Central Indiana stands at the forefront of the life sciences industry, anchoring Indiana’s position as a national leader in pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, and healthcare innovation. The region combines corporate strength with world-class research institutions, including the nation’s largest medical school, and cutting-edge innovation districts that drive discovery, workforce development, and global impact.

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Indiana’s Excellence

#1 (2024) life sciences and pharmaceutical exports

Global Hub for orthopedics and radiopharma

70,000+ Hoosiers employed in life sciences

3,200+
Establishments

Leadership in Exports

Indiana ranks #1 in life sciences exports, and Central Indiana is a major driver of that global footprint.

Product Categories

Pharmaceuticals, medical devices, research/testing labs, and radiopharmaceuticals, with products reaching over 120 countries worldwide.

Key Exports

Total Establishments

1,139

Talent pipeline

Fueling Industry Momentum

Central Indiana is home to tens of thousands of life sciences industry professionals with deep and broad experience across the entire industry value chain. Boasting IU School of Medicine, the nation’s largest medical school, R1 universities IU Indianapolis and Purdue University, and Ivy Tech Community College, Central Indiana is loaded with world-class producers of talent to drive the growth of Central Indiana’s large life science cluster. Forthcoming assets, including Heartland BioWorks’ biopharma manufacturing training center and IU Launch Accelerator for Bioscience (IU LAB), being built in the 16 Tech Innovation District will further bolster workforce development to accelerate the sector’s expansion.

Regional Anchors

Central indiana talent

Fueling Healthcare Innovation

Grounded in employment strength and guided by strategic investments, Central Indiana is developing the workforce to drive the next generation of healthcare innovation.

32,000

Total Employed

16%

Employment Growth (2014-2025)

$182,000

Average Wage

Central Indiana

Strengthening Innovation and Talent

The Indiana Biosciences Research Institute (IBRI) is a leading translational research organization headquartered in Indianapolis. IBRI is the nation’s first industry-led collaborative life sciences research institute.

IBRI was founded to improve the health of Hoosiers living with diabetes, but has expanded its capabilities and applied them to other diseases, such as Alzheimer’s, cancer, and rare pediatric diseases.

IBRI seeks to support and foster cross-sector collaboration, promote innovation, and boost economic growth and prosperity in Indiana. IBRI’s headquarters in 16 Tech serves as a nexus point with close proximity to key collaborators at academic institutions, life sciences companies, and biotechnology startups.

Innovation in Practice

Fishers Life Sciences and Innovation Park

A fast-growing hub driving advanced manufacturing, therapeutic development, and life sciences innovation – supported by an ecosystem built to scale. Fishers is one of Indiana’s fastest-growing communities in Indiana and has been consistently ranked as one of the best communities to live in the U.S. Fishers Life Sciences and Innovation Park.

Genezen
INCOG Biopharma
List Biotherapeutics
Quantigen
Stevanato Group
Telix Pharmaceuticals
Launch Fishers

BioCrossroads advances Indiana’s signature strengths in the life sciences by connecting with corporate, academic and philanthropic partners; facilitating investments in promising start ups; building new enterprises; and educating through conferences, reports and market development knowledge.

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The orthopedic capital of the world®

Northeast Indiana

Global Orthopedic Leadership | Advanced Manufacturing | Integrated Healthcare

From world-class manufacturing in Warsaw to cutting-edge clinical care in Fort Wayne, Northeast Indiana is a national model for life sciences strength and innovation. Anchored by global medical device firms and forward-thinking health systems, the region drives Indiana’s leadership in exports, high-value employment, and future-ready healthcare.

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Indiana’s Excellence

#1 (2024) life sciences and pharmaceutical exports

Global Hub for orthopedics and radiopharma

70,000+ Hoosiers employed in life sciences

3,253
Establishments

Leadership in Exports

Indiana is #1 in life sciences exports and Northeast Indiana plays a key role in our global impact. The devices developed in the region are shipped worldwide, supported by key logistics infrastructure that accelerates global distribution.

Product Categories

Orthopedic implants, surgical instruments,
medical device components

Key Exports

Total Establishments

307

Talent pipeline

Fueling Industry Momentum

  • Ivy Tech Community College Orthopedic & Advanced Manufacturing Training Center
  • Purdue Fort Wayne biochemistry pathway in partnership with Zimmer Biomet and DePuy Synthes
  • IU School of Medicine–Fort Wayne training future physicians
  • Grace College health science and pre-pharmacy programs
  • OrthoWorx STEM and talent initiatives
  • Trine University Brooks College of Health Professions

Regional Anchors

Engineering the Future of Health

Investments in training, infrastructure, and early-stage innovation signal long-term sector strength, as more companies expand to smart implants, surgical robotics, and digital healthcare.

10,700

Total Employed

Steady

Employment Growth (2014-2025)

$123,000

Average Wage

OrthoWorx & The Orthopedic Industry
Retention Initiative

Regional Advantage

Northeast Indiana is home to the Orthopedic Capital of the World®, and Warsaw’s orthopedic cluster continues to lead thanks to strategic investment and focused workforce development. OrthoWorx, a regional initiative headquartered in Warsaw, plays a vital role in sustaining this leadership. It connects employers, educators, and the community to expand STEM education, promote industry-aligned training, and build career awareness across the region. In 2024, Indiana reinforced this momentum by approving a $30 million investment in the Orthopedic Industry Retention Initiative, a targeted effort to strengthen infrastructure, support workforce programs, and secure the long-term competitiveness of the region’s orthopedic sector.

Innovation in Practice

Parkview Health Spotlight

A leading healthcare system advancing the clinical adoption of innovative technologies and expanding access to cutting-edge care across Northeast Indiana.


Smart implants
Robotics-assisted surgery Remote monitoring and digital health tools
$100M Cancer Institute and expanding regional medical campus
Mirro Center for Research and Innovation

BioCrossroads advances Indiana’s signature strengths in the life sciences by connecting with corporate, academic and philanthropic partners; facilitating investments in promising start ups; building new enterprises; and educating through conferences, reports and market development knowledge.

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Built for biotech. ready for what’s next.

Indiana Uplands

Workforce Development | Biopharma Manufacturing | Research

Anchored by Bloomington, Indiana’s Uplands region is a powerhouse in medical device innovation and biopharmaceutical manufacturing, with a strong mix of established firms and emerging players producing surgical tools, injectable medicines, and vaccine components. The region plays a critical role in strengthening national and global health supply chains through advanced manufacturing and export-ready production. Fueled by a strong academic and healthcare foundation, with Indiana University, Ivy Tech, and regional training programs aligning talent with industry demand, the region is driving innovation, workforce growth, and high-quality healthcare delivery.

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Indiana’s Excellence

#1 (2024) life sciences and pharmaceutical exports

Global Hub for orthopedics and radiopharma

70,000+ Hoosiers employed in life sciences

3,253 Establishments

Leadership in Exports

Indiana is #1 in Life Sciences Exports and the Indiana Uplands region plays a key role in our global impact. From biologics to catheter systems, the Uplands region delivers advanced therapies and technologies to patients worldwide.

Product Categories

Medical Devices, Biologics, and Injectable
Medicines

Key Exports

Total Establishments

114

Talent pipeline

Fueling Industry Momentum

Indiana University Bloomington delivers talent in biology, chemistry, biotech, medical sciences, and engineering. IU School of Medicine – Bloomington and IU Health Bloomington connect research with clinical practice. Bloomington Regional Academic Health Center, a state-of-the-art hospital and medical education campus. Ivy Tech and regional partners train workers in biotech and advanced manufacturing.

Regional Anchors

The Indiana Uplands region boasts a mix of biomedical device and pharmaceutical companies.
Medical devices, biologics, and injectable therapies made in Bloomington power global health.

A Workforce Engineered
for Innovation

The Uplands region is home to a highly specialized life sciences workforce—driven by strengths in medical device production, biopharma manufacturing, and research. One in every four manufacturing jobs in the region is in life sciences.

9,600

Total Employed

47%

Employment Growth (2014-2025)

$95,000

Average Wage

Indiana Uplands Initiative

Regional Innovation Advantage

Led by Regional Opportunity Initiatives (ROI), the Indiana Uplands Initiative aligns talent, industry, and innovation assets across an 11-county region to fuel growth in life sciences, advanced manufacturing, and national security sectors. With a focus on STEM education, workforce development, and sector-specific strategies, this regional collaboration is helping build the infrastructure and talent pipeline needed to sustain global leadership in medical and biopharma innovation.

Innovation in Practice

Cook Medical

A global leader in medical devices, Cook Medical drives healthcare innovation from Indiana’s Uplands region. Cook’s investments in R&D, manufacturing excellence, and education partnerships continue to expand the region’s global impact in life sciences and healthcare delivery.

Pioneering minimally invasive technologies that transform patient care
Advancing biopharmaceutical device integration for next-generation therapies
Partnering with Indiana University and Ivy Tech to accelerate research, clinical innovation, and workforce development


BioCrossroads advances Indiana’s signature strengths in the life sciences by connecting with corporate, academic and philanthropic partners; facilitating investments in promising start ups; building new enterprises; and educating through conferences, reports and market development knowledge.

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1210 Waterway Boulevard,
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Indianapolis, IN 46202

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