Dallas-Fort Worth is home to an enviable roster of corporations across major sectors, with health systems to support growth and life science innovators that have turned their discoveries into high-performing ventures.
LIFE SCIENCE IN DFW
Ecosystem
TALENT
Dallas-Fort Worth has emerged as a premier location for the convergence of tech and life science companies. The region is ranked 4th in total 'convergence' jobs (344K+) and 5th fastest growing major life science hub behind Durham, Raleigh, Phoenix and Boston.
100K+ NEWCOMERS PER YEAR
Dallas-Fort Worth has the fastest growing population in the country, adding over 100,000 people annually.
8 R1 & R2 RESEARCH UNIVERSITIES
Dallas-Fort Worth is the #1 Texas Metro for Carnegie Designated R1 & R2 Research Universities.
DFW NAMED #1 TECH HUB
In 2026, Site Selection Magazine named Dallas-Fort Worth the Top Tech Hub in North America.
REGIONAL COLLABORATION
Dallas-Fort Worth thrives through regional collaboration. Partnerships between the metro's life science, biotechnology and higher education leaders create an ideal ecosystem for training and retaining talent to meet industry needs.
HIGHER EDUCATION
Dallas-Fort Worth is the intellectual capital of Texas. The region’s 70-plus accredited universities and colleges provide the intellectual horsepower to drive one of the nation’s most diverse economies.
INCUBATORS & ACCELERATORS
The same landscape that fosters our largest companies also spurs explosive growth in our smallest. It’s easy to find support through one of our many life science-related accelerators, incubators and innovation centers.
CAPITAL
From cancer prevention to startups, Dallas-Fort Worth continues to attract life science investments from investors across Texas and the nation. The region's active investment ecosystem equips life science companies with abundant resources to grow and thrive.
PLUG IN
Dallas-Fort Worth's life science community is abundant with active organizations—both global and local—who foster key ecosystem partnerships and provide robust resources for growing companies.
CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE
Dallas-Fort Worth’s life sciences ecosystem spans multiple high-growth specialties, from cancer research and neurological care to medtech and wellness innovation. Anchored by globally recognized institutions, the region continues advancing breakthrough research, commercialization and patient care.
EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES
Dallas-Fort Worth is where life sciences and emerging technology converge. The region’s strengths in AI, software, data infrastructure and engineering are accelerating innovation across health care, biotech and medical research.
AI & MACHINE LEARNING
Advancing diagnostics, precision medicine and patient care through a rapidly growing AI ecosystem.
BIG DATA & BIOINFORMATICS
Data science and analytics capabilities are helping drive new discoveries and personalized treatments.
BLOCKCHAIN & DIGITAL SECURITY
Emerging blockchain and distributed ledger technologies are supporting secure, scalable health innovation.
AR/VR SIMULATION
Virtual and augmented reality technologies are shaping new approaches to therapy, training and neurological care.
IoT & CONNECTED HEALTH
Built on decades of telecommunications and semiconductor leadership, DFW continues advancing connected health technologies.
LIVING
Dallas-Fort Worth is a modern metro that is home to people from around the world, creating a vibrant community and global region. More than 200 cities make up the region, each with its own identity, making it ideal to finding the perfect community for you.
