LIFE SCIENCES
Haleon, Richmond
Thriving Life Sciences Industry Ecosystem Virginia’s life sciences sector is gaining significant momentum. More than $1.6 billion in state, federal and philanthropic funding has been deployed since 2020 to grow the ecosystem, including investments in educational programming, infrastructure, and R&D.
Hampton Roads
Northern Virginia
Greater Richmond
Charlottesville/Harrisonburg
Roanoke/Blacksburg
Illustrative Examples
First Pharmaceutical Engineering Doctoral Program in the Country Virginia Commonwealth University
#3
Top Biopharma Cluster in the U.S.
BioHealth Capital Region (VA, MD, D.C.)
Four Years Running
85,000+ Virginia professionals work in the life sciences industry
20,900+ Life science-related degrees and certificates each year
6 Tier 1 Virginia is home to six Tier 1 research universities
$120M Investment from AstraZeneca, Eli Lilly and Company, and Merck & Co. to establish the Advanced Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Training Network Source: VEDP Analysis, 2025
Strategic Market Location Centered within the U.S. East Coast, Virginia is within a one-day drive of 47% of the U.S. population.
Rivanna Medical, Albemarle County
Granules Pharmaceuticals, Fairfax County
LifeNet Health, Virginia Beach
Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC, Roanoke
Top State for Business — Education
Customized Training Leader in the U.S.
CNBC, 2025
Business Facilities, 2026