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HEALTHCARE & INNOVATION
from Advantage Spokane
Spokane provides the location and resources for innovation, collaboration, and companies to grow and thrive together.
9 Hospitals serve 2.5 million people
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770-acre University District in downtown Spokane is home to 2 medical schools, 6 higher-ed institutions, a center for energy innovation, and a smart-city living laboratory
Spokane is the largest healthcare, health sciences and medical education hub from Seattle to Minneapolis, and Calgary to Salt Lake City
Home to Urbanova
- one of the innovators in the smart cities’ movement; Spokane’s own living laboratory
The new Catalyst building is “zero energy,” producing as much energy as it uses. It’s part of a development envisioned to be the five smartest city blocks on the planet and will serve as a replicable model to encourage sustainable design worldwide.
Power rates are low but innovation in clean energy is high
AdvantageSpokane.com
Recent economic success encompassing the below companies have enhanced and strengthened the Spokane regional economy.
Allele Diagnostics microarray, karyotyping, FISH testing
Neogen Paw Print Genetics canine genetic health, diagnostic testing, carrier
Gestalt Diagnostics software, connectivity, support services
Jubilant HollisterStier pharmaceutical manufacturing
Medcurity HIPAA Compliance Platform screening
Health Science
And Services Authority (HSSA) in Spokane County funds life and health sciences research with matching NIH SBIR/STTR grants, Grant Writing Assistance, Human Capital and Infrastructure grants, Innovative Health Care Delivery grants, and Access to Health Care grants
S2Media aseptic processes, manufacturing
Patent Activity
In The Last 3 Years: Spokane continues to produce both seasoned and new entrepreneurs that are developing intellectual property resulting in multiple innovative patents that represent revenue generating products.
