Life Sciences
What is Life Sciences?
The Life Sciences sector is an innovation-driven industry comprised of institutions and companies that research, develop, manufacture, and commercialize products centered around improving health.
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Emma Bostwick
Vice President of Business Attraction
Sector Quick Facts
- More than 11,000 employed in the sector in the Lansing region
- 3,500+ life science-related degrees & certificates annually in the Lansing region
- Michigan ranks in the top 10 for number of life science and medical device technology business locations in the U.S.
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4 Reasons Why Lansing is Competitive
Production Skills You Can Leverage: Lansing has a deep, experienced manufacturing workforce with highly transferable skills.
Lower Costs, Higher Value: Lansing offers a lower cost of living and operating environment compared to other hubs, while still delivering a high quality of life.
Talent Pipeline One-Two Punch: A powerful combination of Michigan State University’s engineering and life sciences graduates and Lansing Community College’s skilled trades programs ensures a steady, job-ready workforce across technical and operational roles.
Built-In R&D Ecosystem: Two major health systems in Lansing, anchored by Michigan State University and the University of Michigan, create a collaborative environment for research, clinical trials, and innovation.
Lansing's Business Case in Action
Ionetix Expands in Lansing
53
new high tech jobs
$25M
investment committed
$750K
state grant incentive
2nd
cyclotron & isotope lab
Delta Township and the Lansing region offer the ideal environment for IONETIX’s continued growth. The area’s highly skilled workforce, robust infrastructure, and strong spirit of public-private collaboration make it the perfect location for our expansion.
Kevin J. Cameron, CEO