The land of recreation and
Healthcare Innovation
Renowned for its collaborative and entrepreneurial environment anchored in state-of-the-art educational and research facilities, Orlando’s life sciences industry is home to groundbreaking medical advances that combat our most pressing health issues. Anchored by large health systems AdventHealth and Orlando Health, both headquartered in Orlando, an ecosystem of healthcare research and innovation is thriving in the region.
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6 of the 50 Largest U.S. Hospitals (by Number of Beds) within a 2-Hour Drive
Becker’s Hospital Review, 2023
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2 Large Health Systems Providing Birth to Death Care Headquartered Here
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116,000 Employed in the Life Sciences and Healthcare Sector
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics via Lightcast, Q3 2022
Known for the companIes we keep
Featured Life Sciences & Healthcare Companies
Orlando is the innovation hub of choice for leading life sciences companies in Florida. From digital health and healthcare simulation to sports and wellness, research and development efforts across Orlando’s life sciences industry is straight out of Tomorrowland.
AdventHealth
CVS Caremark
Kroger Specialty Pharmacy
Company: Kroger Specialty Pharmacy
Industry: Pharmaceuticals, Life Sciences and Healthcare
Visit WebsiteHCA Healthcare
Company: HCA Healthcare
Industry: Healthcare Delivery
Company Size (Employees): 10000-50000
Nemours Children’s Health System
Company: Nemours Children’s Health System
Industry: Healthcare Delivery
Company Size (Employees): 1000-5000
Rotech Healthcare
Orlando Health
Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy
Company: Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy
Industry: Pharmaceuticals
Company Size (Employees): 1000-5000
“There may be no other place in the world like Orlando when it comes to life sciences, biotechnology and healthcare. There is a tremendous convergence of opportunities due to our community’s imagination…”
– Lars Houmann
COO, AdventHealth
It’s a Smart world
After All
Healthcare companies in Orlando draw upon a strong pipeline of talent at five area universities offering degree programs in various disciplines of the life sciences.
University of Central Florida
UCF’s innovative program uses high-tech learning tools to educate young doctors and scientists in a new and better way for the 21st century.
College of Medicine, College of Nursing and College of Health Professions and Sciences
Valencia College
Programs include Health Information Technology, Cardiovascular Technology, Radiography, and more.
Health Sciences & Pre-Med programs
Lake-Sumter State College
An accelerated academic program the explores careers in the STEM and health sciences through hands-on activities and early exposure to college courses.
Health Sciences Collegiate Academy
Seminole State College of Florida
Seminole State College is poised to meet the scientific challenges of the 21st century with its new, state-of-the-art biology labs and small class sizes.
Biological Sciences
Keiser University
Keiser University has been providing quality hands-on education in the health care field since 1977.
Health Care Degrees
HOME to recreation and
Research & Development
Some people think we’re just a tourist town. Meanwhile, life sciences companies in Orlando are busy leading the nation in advanced medical research at nationally ranked R&D and innovation facilities.
on the forefront of
Sports & Wellness
A growing sports and wellness innovation district lures top life science and healthcare companies to Orlando to work alongside sports science and athletic and personal performance researchers.
HOME to INNOVATION and
Digital Health
Orlando’s cutting-edge healthcare cluster is defining the future of digital health.
Major Developments
It’s more than fun and games – there’s serious research and development happening here. From pharmaceuticals and biotechnology to digital health and medical technology, Orlando’s cluster of innovation assets are the primary reason we’re a leading location for life sciences companies in Florida and the nation.
An Ecosystem of Support & Innovation
Orlando Health committed $20 million for innovation under its venture fund. Plus, a consortium of universities and private investment called IQ Florida provides focused resources including capital.
IQ Florida
Harnessing Florida’s vast resources to invent the future of healthcare.
AdventHealth University
AdventHealth University’s Orlando campus offers hands-on learning in a real-world environment.
GuideWell Innovation Center
GuideWell Innovation Center is home to a diverse community of startups and scaleups, and provides programs to serve health and wellness innovators.
Orlando Health Ventures
Strategically invests in early stage companies and technologies transforming and disrupting the healthcare industry.
Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals
Orlando’s abundance of pharmaceutical companies distribute 70 percent of the country’s specialty drugs.
Simulation
The birthplace of the experience economy.
Medical Technology
Fast-growing medical device companies and global players have set up shop in Orlando because of its recognized medical device training expertise.
Connect with a Subject Matter Expert
Get in touch with Casey Evans, Senior Director of Economic Development, for additional information including customized talent data and tailored space recommendations.
Call today: 407.902.2411
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