For over 30 years, BioSpace Hotbed maps have been highlighting thriving life sciences clusters across the U.S.
The unique, original watercolor artistry of the maps adorn offices around the country, and provide an at-a-glance reference to the industry’s leading innovators and employers.
Life sciences professionals can interact with the latest iterations of the maps on BioSpace.
In addition to the new maps, throughout the year BioSpace will be spotlighting key regional Hotbed companies, sharing their impact on the life sciences industry and certain therapeutic areas.
See the companies featured in our 2021 maps, explore the territories that are thriving in the life sciences industry, research leading employers and search for relevant jobs on BioSpace.
Biotech Bay
The Biotech Bay Hotbed highlights life sciences companies located in Northern California and the San Francisco Bay area. The first Biotech Bay map is proudly displayed in the Smithsonian National Museum of American History and is described as “a snapshot of history in the making” with the map being the first of its kind to depict leading biotechnology companies pioneering a new era of science in the San Francisco area.
AbbVie, Gilead Sciences, Nektar Therapeutics, Grifols, Amgen and Santen are a few of the many companies highlighted in the Bay region.
BioMidwest
Although the Midwest is primarily known for things such as its rich farmland, the Mall of America, The Great Lakes and a laid-back way of life, it’s hard to overlook the impressive life sciences companies that call ‘The Heartland’ home.
The BioMidwest Hotbed map highlights biotechnology, pharmaceutical and medical device companies in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio and Wisconsin.
AbbVie, Novartis, Tempus, Neogen and Exact Sciences are a few of the many companies highlighted on the BioMidwest Hotbed.
Biotech Beach
Among the mountain ranges, seemingly endless celebrities, luxury shopping and diverse food options found in Southern California, you can also find a bustling life sciences scene.
The Biotech Beach Hotbed map includes biotech, pharmaceutical and medical device companies in San Diego and Southern California.
Urovant Sciences, Amgen, Travere Therapeutics, AbbVie, Eli Lilly and Avanir Pharmaceuticals are some of the companies that are highlighted on the Biotech Beach Hotbed.
BioCapital
Although the news cycle in Washington D.C. and its surrounding states is typically dominated by politics, that’s not to say that other industries should be overshadowed.
The BioCapital Hotbed showcases pharmaceutical, biotech and medical device organizations making their mark in Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and Washington D.C.
Emergent BioSolutions, Kite, AstraZeneca, Novavax and Glycomimetics are a few of the companies highlighted on the BioCapital Hotbed map.
Lone Star
For years, many people in Texas have been wanting the state to become biotech’s ‘third coast.’ Fast-forward to 2021, and Texas has become a rapidly emerging biotech hub, generating demand for the newly launched Lone Star Bio Hotbed.
Molecular TemplatesCastle Biosciences, xBiotech, Savara and Aeglea Biotherapeutics are some of the companies that make up the newly-formed Lone Star Bio Hotbed.
Genetown
Massachusetts has a long list of reputable universities, research institutes and hospitals including Harvard University, MIT and Massachusetts General Hospital. There are also many life sciences organizations that shine alongside these well-known names in The Bay State.
The Genetown Hotbed map highlights companies in the life sciences industry that are located in Massachusetts.
Intellia Therapeutics, Amgen, AbbVie, Sana Biotechnology, Dicerna and Ipsen are some of the companies highlighted on the Genetown Hotbed map.
Bio NC
Many pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies in North Carolina lie within the ‘Research Triangle,’ which earned its name by being located between three major research universities.
Although the Research Triangle holds many of the life sciences companies in the state, the Bio NC Hotbed map highlights ones all across the Tar Heel State.
Grifols, Novartis, Rho, KBI Biopharma, Pfizer, Locus Biosciences and Cambrex are some companies that are highlighted on the Bio NC Hotbed.
Pharm Country
Iconic skylines and streets throughout the northeastern United States are lined with large corporations, banks and life sciences corporations alike.
The Pharm Country Hotbed map is made up of life sciences companies located in Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island.
Regeneron, AbbVie, Amgen, Ovid Therapeutics, Iovance Biotherapeutics, Daiichi Sankyo and CSL Behring are a few companies that are highlighted on the Pharm Country Hotbed map.
BioForest
Within the peaceful states that make up the northwestern corner of the United States lies a vibrant life sciences scene.
The ever-growing BioForest Hotbed map is made up of biotechnology, pharmaceutical and medical device companies in Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington.
Gilead, Sana Biotechnology, Seagen, Just Evotec Biologics, LabConnect and Omeros are a few companies that are highlighted on the BioForest Hotbed map.
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