WELCOME TO BioAustin

The purpose of this website is to provide pertinent RESOURCE information to those in the life science industry — whether located in Austin or Central Texas or seeking to relocate or partner with one of our companies or institutions. The site is designed to give a brief description of resources with direct links to specific information.

"The Austin and Central Texas region is fully committed to the growth of the bio/life sciences industry cluster. Through BioAustin local life sciences companies will have more opportunities to network and collaborate which will lead to new commercialization and growth opportunities. Austin has a compelling environment for life science companies including venture capital, qualified scientific and support talent, facility space, research and strong academic/industry collaboration along with our well-known amazing quality of life."

— Bruce Leander, Founding Chairman, BioAustin.

Companies included in BioAustin operate in the areas of bio-related activities including research, diagnostics, reference laboratories, pharmaceutical, CRO, medical device, agbio and bioveterinary. This group does not include the hundreds of companies providing services to the bio-related industry or the outstanding healthcare providers in the area.

BioAustin, formed under the auspices of the Austin Chamber of Commerce, represents over 100 life science companies with over 7,000 employees operating in the five-county Austin and Central Texas region.

Please contact BioAustin or the Austin Chamber of Commerce if you need additional information on life sciences in the Austin and Central Texas region.

Austin: Where Biology Meets Technology

Texas is ranked No. 1 in economic development by Business Facilities magazine. Based on a state-by-state survey of economic development deals over the last 12 months, Business Facilities magazine named Texas--with a total of $15.4 billion in investment and 9,335 jobs to be created from new projects--its State of the Year for 2007. (Business Facilities, 1/08)

Austin is a metropolitan region of 1.5 million persons that thrives on a balance of technology, business services, education and government. The five-county Austin region consists of Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Travis and Williamson Counties.

As the geographic center of Texas and the home of both The University of Texas Austin and The University of Texas System, Austin provides a central location connecting biomedical and pharmaceutical innovation around the state.

With its highly trained workforce, well-recognized quality of life and vast experience in manufacturing and research and development, Austin can serve the needs of the medical device and pharma industries in a unique way.

Click here to learn more about BioAustin.

Download a brochure about the Biomedical & Pharmaceuticals Industry in Austin and Central Texas [pdf]

For more information or questions about BioAustin please contact:

Susan Davenport, 512.322.5657 or Tiffany Daniels, 512.322.5687

If you have a life science company interested in locating to the Austin area or need information not found on this web site, please complete our quick and easy form.

Charisse Bodisch, CEcD
Vice President, Economic Development
Austin Chamber of Commerce
512.322.5608 direct
cbodisch@austinchamber.com

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