Moving Life Science Innovations along the path
From Discovery To Development To Delivery
OUR VISION OF THE FUTURE: Arizona is a top-ten life science state.
OUR MISSION: AZBio supports the needs of Arizona’s growing life science ecosystem.
Arizona’s bioscience industry employed 40,399 in 2023 across 3,652 state business establishments, representing a rapid 24.6 percent increase in employment since 2019 and placing the state among the leaders in employment growth. The average wage in the bioscience industry was $102,161—53 percent higher than the state’s private sector average. Academic R&D expenditures in bioscience fields reached a new height of $683.3 million in 2022. NIH funding for Arizona totaled $366.5 million in 2023 following steady annual growth since 2019. Arizona’s bioscience companies attracted strong venture capital investment, with $281.8 million invested in 2023. Arizona stands out in patent activity in bioscience-related technology areas—its 3,387 patent awards from 2019 through 2023 places the state in the second quintile among all states. AZ-BIO2024 - state profile
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Get Connected With Arizona's Bioindustry
A key component in Arizona’s life science ecosystem, the Arizona Bioindustry Association (AZBio) is the only statewide organization exclusively focused on growing Arizona’s bioscience industry.
AZBio Member Organizations in the fields of business, research and education, health care delivery, economic development, government, and other professions involved in the biosciences are the key drivers of the growth of Arizona's life science sector. As the unified voice of our industry in Arizona, AZBio strives to make Arizona a place where bioscience organizations can grow and succeed.
AZBio works nationally and globally with the Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMed), the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), the Medical Device Manufacturers Association (MDMA), the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA), and leading patient advocacy organizations.
Through these relationships, AZBio has access to information, contacts, resources, cost saving programs, and the global bioscience and medtech community.
Success Stories – Good News from Arizona’s BioIndustry
ASU, City of Phoenix announce location for ASU Health headquarters
Home for new era of health care will be in the downtown Phoenix Bioscience Core
Arizona Bio Startups Earn $100K Through Flinn Foundation Entrepreneurship Program
PHOENIX–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Arizona bioscience companies Anuncia Medical and Macula Vision Systems have been selected from a competitive field of startups to receive funding support through the 2025 Flinn Foundation Bioscience Entrepreneurship Program.
ASU’s School of Molecular Sciences and Creighton University launch 3+4 Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) Pathway
Students can finish both degrees in just seven years, saving a full year on a typical timeline.
Anivive Expands Specialty Diagnostics Lab to Accommodate Increased Demand for Services
World-renowned experts Dr. Barb Powers and Dr. Jeff Edwards lead specialty pathology services Offering 1:1 consultations and shorter turnaround times than most national labs Accessible, accurate and affordable diagnostics with no-contract pricing
Events
- AZBioPEERS: Keys to Buidling Investor Relationships
        Mar 18, 2025 - - Mayo Clinic and Arizona State University MedTech Accelerator 2025 Public Pitch Competition
        Mar 26, 2025 - Phoenix - Venture Madness 2025
        Apr 2, 2025 - Tempe - SBIR Road Tour at 850PBC
        Apr 10, 2025 - Phoenix - SBIR/STTR Workshop -- Department of Defense
        Apr 16, 2025 -