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Michigan is proud to be the home for life sciences discoveries, medical device technologies and the chemical manufacturing frontier as it continues to attract a host of life sciences investments from companies around the globe, ensuring the future will be developed, tested and deployed here in the state.

According to the 2022 TEConomy/BIO Report, Michigan benefits from having one of the leading University-led, bioscience related R&D engines. The state ranks in the top 10 nationwide with $1.62 billion in 2020 expenditures. This, coupled with $956 million in venture capital investment between 2018 and 2021, points to a thriving life sciences innovation and commercialization ecosystem. The high-quality jobs generated across Michigan’s bio-industry pay more than 64 percent above the overall private sector wage average in the state reflecting the prominent value-adding activities and skilled workforce deployed across scientific research and development, manufacturing, sales, distribution, and other key roles.

With 1,800+ companies, Michigan ranks in the top 10 for number of life science and medical device technology business locations in the U.S.

With 1,800+ companies, Michigan ranks in the top 10 for number of life science and medical device technology business locations in the U.S.

Michigan ranks No. 10 in the nation for biomedical engineering graduates.

Michigan ranks No. 10 in the nation for biomedical engineering graduates.

Michigan has a medical device manufacturing workforce of more than 12,000 people — ranking in the top 10 nationally.

Michigan has a medical device manufacturing workforce of more than 12,000 people — ranking in the top 10 nationally.

Michigan’s University Research Corridor (URC)  is the No. 2 cluster for undergraduate and advanced degrees in medicine and biological science.

Michigan’s University Research Corridor (URC) is the No. 2 cluster for undergraduate and advanced degrees in medicine and biological science.

Michigan is home to Stryker, a top 10 medical device company in U.S. (by total revenue).

Michigan is home to Stryker, a top 10 medical device company in U.S. (by total revenue).

Nearly 32% of venture capital invested in Michigan in 2021 was in the life sciences and health care sectors, making up the largest sector share of investment.

Nearly 32% of venture capital invested in Michigan in 2021 was in the life sciences and health care sectors, making up the largest sector share of investment.

Michigan ranks No. 9 in the nation in the pharmaceuticals employment sector with 9,956.

Michigan ranks No. 9 in the nation in the pharmaceuticals employment sector with 9,956.

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Life Sciences News & Success Stories

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Able Medical Devices

Medical equipment manufacturer Able Medical Devices to expand its footprint in the Upper Peninsula with the construction of a new facility

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Functional Fluidics

Focusing on red blood cell work, a Detroit-based company is revolutionizing the healthcare space with help from the MEDC

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Niowave Expansion Brings 35 New Jobs to Lansing

Niowave, Inc., a global producer of medical isotopes, is expanding in the city of Lansing, driving $20 million of investment and creating 35 good-paying jobs in the life sciences and tech industry.

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Genemarkers

Growing a business from the ground-up, Genemarkers achieved success in precision genomics research thanks to the many resources and talent available in Michigan.

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Fifth Eye

On its journey to create a revolutionary and life-saving technology, Ann Arbor-based startup Fifth Eye found access to the support and ecosystem it needed thanks to the MEDC.

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Top Medical Device Companies in Michigan

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The Michigan Opportunity Podcast

Michigan's innovative leaders in life science discoveries is highlighted in several episodes of The Michigan Opportunity Podcast. Now in its third season, host Ed Clemente has been joined by several guests specializing in medical device technologies and biomedical engineering. Click on the episode links to the right and listen to insightful conversations and hear about new, emerging global trends.

Living in Michigan

Michigan’s attractive business climate is surpassed only by its natural beauty and active lifestyle. With four seasons, 11,000 lakes and the country’s longest freshwater coastline, Michigan offers ample opportunities to enjoy all kinds of recreational activities. We also have the lowest cost of living of any state in the Midwest. When it comes to living and doing business, nothing compares to Pure Michigan.

Michigan is an Industry Leader