Fierce Biotech just named Chicagoland one of the world’s Top 5 Biotech Hubs, placing our region alongside Beijing, Seattle, Basel, and London. This ranking is validation that years of investment, collaboration, and innovation are paying off.
For Lake County and the broader Chicagoland region, this momentum creates tremendous opportunities. As the home of global life sciences leaders like Abbott, AbbVie and Baxter, innovative startups, and a growing talent pipeline, our region is uniquely positioned to connect education, workforce development, and industry to fuel the next generation of discovery. The future of biotech isn’t confined to the coasts, and Chicagoland is your proof.