Why Miami?
South Florida is uniquely positioned to become the next great biotech hub.
Regional Strengths
The Foundation for Biotech Success
Research Excellence
Home to the University of Miami, Florida International University, Nova Southeastern University, Florida Atlantic University, Scripps Institute, Max Planck Institute, and numerous research hospitals conducting cutting-edge life science research.
Diverse Talent Pool
South Florida's workforce and population are exceptionally diverse: ~46% Hispanic, ~13% Black, ~57% foreign-born, offering life sciences companies rich talent, multicultural perspectives, and a representative population for research and clinical studies.
Gateway to the Americas
South Florida is the Americas' logistics and trade hub with the #1 U.S. international freight airport, a top 10 seaport handling over a million containers annually, and unparalleled access to Latin American and Caribbean markets.
Global Connectivity
Beyond Latin America, Miami International Airport serves 160+ international destinations, PortMiami links to 140+ global ports, and integrated logistics plus digital infrastructure enable rapid worldwide distribution and collaboration.
Quality of Life
Year-round sunshine, beautiful beaches, vibrant culture, and no state income tax make South Florida an attractive destination for top scientists and entrepreneurs.
Growing Investment
South Florida's finance ecosystem now includes global players like Citadel and its Miami headquarters, major private equity firms like H.I.G. Capital and Trivest, and growing fintech capital platforms, anchoring deep investor presence locally.
South Florida by the Numbers
1500+
Life Science & Biotech Companies
$4B+
Annual Bioscience Sales
#2
Largest U.S. Medical District
$2.8B+
Start-up Venture Fundin g
The Opportunity Ahead
Miami is poised to become a premier life sciences hub. With world class research institutions, robust healthcare systems, diverse talent, and growing capital, the region now needs coordinated infrastructure and leadership.
MIA BIO is building that infrastructure: connecting stakeholders, developing shared resources, and creating the collaborative culture needed for biotech to flourish in South Florida.