Massachusetts, the global epicenter of the life sciences industry

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The Massachusetts ecosystem is the ideal location to grow your thriving business. Explore what resources the Commonwealth can offer to help you at any stage and how to take the next steps. Get in touch today.

Massachusetts, the world’s leading life sciences ecosystem.

0 %
of the top global biopharma companies are located in MA.
100000
life science employees.
# 1
Most educated state in the U.S.
MA boasts the highest percentage of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher.
10 Million
sq. ft. of manufacturing & lab space.
0 OF THE TOP 25
MedTech companies are located in Massachusetts.
1000
active clinical trials.
$ 0 B
in state commitment to support the life sciences ecosystem.
# 1
in NIH funding per capita.

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Not just a single cluster — an ecosystem

The Massachusetts ecosystem is the ideal location to grow your thriving business – explore what resources the Commonwealth can offer to help you at any stage, and how to take the next steps. Get in touch.

Who is the MLSC?

The Massachusetts Life Sciences Center is an economic development and investment agency with a mission of supporting the growth and development of the life sciences in Massachusetts.

Explore Massachusetts

Massachusetts is home to more than 1,000 life sciences companies, top-tier academic and research institutions, training organizations, and incubators and accelerators. Use the map below to explore what makes Massachusetts the #1 life sciences ecosystem in the world.

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