DFW Economic
Development Guide

LIFE SCIENCE

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expansions and relocations

Why Dallas-Fort Worth

Dallas-Fort Worth is a magnet for major companies and talent. The convergence of life science and tech is happening now in DFW, making us a hub for research and progress and a destination for companies looking to launch, grow, or reposition their life science business.

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Use these resources to help you and your company make your relocation or expansion decision.

Access

With two major airports, a central location, and one of two IATA CEIV Pharma Community airports in the country, life science companies will find easier connections in DFW. MORE

ecosystem

For leaders and innovators looking to launch, grow, or reposition their life science businesses, DFW offers a dynamic economy and welcoming business community. MORE

COSTS & INCENTIVES

Texas' low-tax and business-friendly state environment encourage business growth, and state and local incentives are often available to make it even easier. MORE

Talent

A growing life science cluster converging with a deep base of existing talent in computer science and engineering makes DFW a premier location for life science companies. MORE

Real Estate

With attractive rent, an abundance of choice, and new developments built specifically for life science companies, DFW offers cost-effective options for companies to locate. MORE

Living

Our lower costs set us apart from other metros and make DFW one of the best places to live in the country. With hundreds of communities, it's easy to find your place to call home. MORE

CONVERGENCE

Already a leader in AI/ML, Big Data, IoT, Software, and Gaming, Dallas-Fort Worth is poised to supercharge the life science industry. We call this convergence — where emerging tech collides with life sciences.  MORE

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Projects

New facilities, including wet labs, university research collaborations, and new office campuses, are being developed across the region to support the life science community.

The 23-acre biotech campus
Partnership between UT Southwestern and UT Dallas
contact us

The Dallas Regional Chamber's economic development team works directly with companies, location consultants, and local and state allies to market the region and attract new and expanding corporations. We serve as a single point of contact for companies, site selection consultants, and corporate real estate executives examining the region.

Kelly Cloud

Vice President – Life Sciences
Dallas Regional Chamber
214.746.6749 
kcloud@dallaschamber.org

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bioNTX

BioNTX is the bioscience and healthcare innovation trade organization in North Texas, an affiliate of the Biotechnology Innovation Organization in Washington, DC. They are the bridge between businesses and job opportunities, providing direct cost savings services, networking events, and educational programming to the bioscience and healthcare innovation community in North Texas.