SPINNING OFF SUCCESS IN CINCINNATI
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Research entities in our 15-county region span the physical, life and computational sciences, developing new therapies and technologies to improve medical outcomes and address unmet needs.
Biomedical Research & Technology
The Cincinnati region’s health IT businesses represent the convergence of software, services and devices in support of complex research, regulatory, financial, recordkeeping, supply chain and other systems.
Medical Device
Medical device manufacturers find in our region an ideal combination of biotech talent, cost-competitive labor and one of the nation’s leading logistics hubs.
Cincinnati MSA Life Sciences Industry Snapshot
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Industry Workers
Growth in Jobs (2019-2024)
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Source: Lightcast 2025.1

Success Story
Cincinnati Children’s: Leveraging Cincinnati Innovation District for Non-Laboratory Research
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Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center acquires Cincinnati Innovation District building in September 2024.
- 180,000 sf building is located next to University of Cincinnati’s Digital Futures facility and 1819 Innovation Hub.
- Children’s will occupy top two floors with 200 employees for non-laboratory research.
- In May 2024, Children’s announced plan to expand clinical trials with launch of Applied Gene and Cell Therapy Center.

Success Story
GE HealthCare: MRI Research & Development Center of Excellence Established through Academic-Industrial Collaboration
- GE HealthCare announced plans to establish a new co-located MRI Research and Development center of excellence on UC’s medical campus in Cincinnati.
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The new academic-industrial collaboration between GE HealthCare, University of Cincinnati, UC Health, and Cincinnati Children’s aims to develop next-generation MRI hardware and software focused on adult and pediatric patients’ unique clinical needs.

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AtriCure: Cincinnati-Born, Transforming Cardiac Care with Global Reach
AtriCure, a global medical device leader that began as a Cincinnati startup in 2000, draws on the region’s clinical expertise and engineering talent to improve the treatment of atrial fibrillation. In 2015, AtriCure established its global headquarters in Mason, Ohio, firmly establishing planting its roots in the heart of the city’s thriving MedTech and life sciences cluster. And in 2024, the company announced a $45 million expansion of its Mason campus, adding 400 new jobs. Today, AtriCure employs approximately 1,000 people in the Cincinnati region and has treated more than 650,000 patients across nearly 50 countries.

Success Story
Enable Injections Inc.
Cincinnati-based Enable Injections is a global healthcare innovation company developing and manufacturing drug delivery systems designed to improve the patient experience. Enable’s body-worn enFuse® delivers high-volume pharmaceutical and biologic therapeutics via subcutaneous administration, with the aim of improving convenience, supporting superior outcomes, and advancing healthcare system economics.
Founded in 2010, Enable Injection expanded its manufacturing operations with a new 90,000 square-foot Manufacturing Center of Excellence in Springdale, Ohio, enhancing its capability to meet the growing clinical and commercial demand for enFuse. This expansion, supported by local and state organizations, will add over 450 jobs to the Cincinnati region and reinforce Enable’s commitment to improving patient outcomes and reducing healthcare costs.
To learn more, please visit EnableInjections.com.
Hear from the companies in our region.
"As we continue to expand our footprint in the Tri-state, on both sides of the river, we hope to become a model for other companies. Our region is incredibly rich in talent – capable, educated professionals who save lives every day – skills we saw proven time and again throughout the fight against COVID-19. We hope our continued success here encourages others to consider bringing jobs to the region. Thank you to JobsOhio, REDI Cincinnati, the State of Ohio, the City of Cincinnati, Corporex, Gravity Diagnostic, and countless other companies who have helped us get to this point."
“Local connections have also played a major role in our ability to grow. Cincinnati Children’s, BioOhio, CincyTech, my former company AtriCure, Ken Parker, and Techway Industries of Franklin have also been invaluable resources in getting the business off the ground. They provided funding, cleanrooms, lab space, office space, and component parts. As well, connections with board members were vital. We are also grateful for the co-op programs at the University of Dayton and the University of Cincinnati.”
"As Orange Grove Bio has grown, establishing a home base in Cincinnati was a strategic decision that has accelerated our progress. The region’s unique connectivity to leading research institutions like The University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, and many others within a short distance has provided us with invaluable opportunities to collaborate and drive innovation. Cincinnati’s business-friendly environment, along with the region’s access to billions in federal research funding, makes it an ideal location for advancing our mission to develop transformative therapies. We are committed to contributing to the region’s growth and fostering partnerships that benefit both the local community and the broader biotech ecosystem."