Where “One Health” Innovation Advances from Discovery to Market
The Indianapolis, Indiana (“Indy”) region is one of the few places in the world where plant, animal, and human health sciences and industry intersect—creating a powerful agbioscience ecosystem that brings innovation to market faster. From crop science and animal health to biotechnology and food systems, companies operate within a fully integrated environment built to accelerate growth.
U.S. Bio/Ag Engineering Program, Purdue University (US News & World Report, 2026)
Agbioscience Establishments, Indiana (Agrinovus Velocity, 2026)
Agbioscience Jobs, Indy Region (CICP Dashboard, 2025)
Statewide Economic Impact (CICP Dashboard, 2025)
Why Indy?
Built for Success. Positioned for Speed.
Indiana’s agbioscience strength allows companies to move from discovery to commercialization faster— supported by direct access to production agriculture, applied R&D, public/private partnerships, and global logistics. Companies benefit from shorter development cycles, skilled workforce, and the ability to scale innovation efficiently at the intersection of agriculture and life sciences — across plant, animal, and human health markets.
Proven Partnerships. Built for Execution.
The Indy region’s agbioscience advantage is powered by a deeply connected network of industry leaders, producers, and research institutions. Companies benefit from direct collaboration with global firms, leading universities, and aligned public-sector partners—working together to accelerate innovation, commercialization, and market delivery. Select partners are below:
Testimonials
“We were impressed with the clear focus on life science innovation in (Central Indiana) and the state of Indiana’s strong forward-looking, business friendly climate. BiomEdit is ready to…bring even more innovation-focused businesses and workforce here.”
Aaron Schacht
CEO
“With a shared vision for the future of the agbioscience industry…we are pleased Elanco can serve as a catalyst through our global headquarters and base of future consolidated operations and capabilities in (Indianapolis) Indiana.…(as we) continue the acceleration of our innovation agenda and provide promising careers to talented Hoosiers while attracting top global talent to the State.”
Jeff Simmons
CEO
“The Heartland BioWorks headquarters (at 16 Tech in Indianapolis) represents a national commitment to uniting human capital, research capabilities, and industrial capacity across the life sciences to secure America’s leadership in biotechnology and biomanufacturing.”
Andrew Kossack
CEO, Applied Research Institute
“The AgriNovus Board of Directors unites Indiana’s strengths across industry, academia, government and non-profit to achieve our shared vision of growing Indiana’s agbioscience economy and driving innovation in this state and beyond.”
Trent Torrance
COO
Largest Agbioscience Employers in Region
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