Biosciences

Central Virginia is home to the largest concentration of biosciences firms in the Commonwealth

This growing ecosystem is supported by biosciences communities like CvilleBioHub and the University of Virginia. Their services not only enable biosciences startups to succeed here, their impact advances human health and innovation globally. Over the past 10 years, this industry has grown by more than 60% in Central Virginia. The top biosciences sectors are Scientific Research and Development Services; Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing; Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing; and Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing.

Highlights

3,295

Number of jobs

180

Number of companies

$104,038

Average wages

Afton Scientific

Afton Scientific is an Albemarle County–based biopharmaceutical manufacturer that recently expanded its sterile injectable production facility to support continued growth.

BIO-CAT

BIO‑CAT is a Louisa County–based biotech company that develops and manufactures high-quality enzymes and microbial solutions for applications across nutrition, food, agriculture, and industrial markets.

Biosciences