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 programing, infrastructure, and R&D.
Hampton Roads
Northern Virginia
Charlottesville/Harrisonburg
Roanoke/Blacksburg
80,700+ Virginia professionals work in the life sciences industry
Strategic Market Location
Centered within the U.S. East Coast, Virginia is within a one-day drive of 47% of the U.S. population.
20,900+ Life science-related degrees and certificates each year
10 U.S. federally funded research and development centers (FFRDC) — more than any other state
6 Tier 1 Virginia is home to 6 Tier 1 research universities
Source: VEDP Analysis, 2025
Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC, Roanoke
Rivanna Medical, Albemarle County