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Why Metro Orlando?
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The growing biotechnology and life sciences industry sector in
Metro Orlando has benefited from cross applications with the
region’s prominent modeling, simulation and training, photonics and
agriculture industries. From life-sized human patient simulators to
laser surgery to genetic improvement of crops, elements of
biotechnology are thread through multiple trades.
- Marketplace:
There are 150+ biotechnology and life science companies located in
Metro Orlando, generating revenues of $2.6 billion. Areas of
concentration include:
- Research in diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular disease
- Medical simulation and training
- Evidence-based clinical lab testing
- Bioterrorism defense
- Functional food
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- Translational research
- Plant pathology
- Disease management
- Telemedicine services
- Specialty pharmaceuticals
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- Workforce:
The biotechnology and life sciences sector in Metro Orlando
benefits from a steady flow of graduates from the region’s
well-regarded post-secondary institutions and vocational programs.
Medical training conducted at the region’s award-winning hospitals
further adds to the workforce quality.
- Education:
Metro Orlando’s location in the center of Florida’s Intelligence
Triangle enables the region to draw on the skill and talent of
graduates from the state’s six top universities. Local teaching
hospitals also offer valuable training courses in a variety of
specialties.
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Industry Organizations and Involvement: Metro Orlando
features support organizations devoted to raising the visibility of
the biotechnology and life sciences industry by providing the
resources necessary to contribute to the success of businesses in
the sector.
- Incentives:
The Metro Orlando community is focused on advancing the growth of
all sectors of high tech industry in the region. To that end, grant
funding and other financial incentives are available to attract new
high tech businesses to the area and to enhance existing
organizations.
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