Austin: The New Frontier of Bio & Health Innovation

The 2024 Austin Bio & Health Report reveals our ecosystem's remarkable growth from $4.4B to over $42B in just under a decade.
We're not following another city's playbook – we're writing our own.

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The Numbers Behind Austin's Bio & Health Revolution

Record-breaking growth and unprecedented momentum define Austin's rise as a Bio & Health powerhouse. These key metrics tell the story of an ecosystem that's not just growing—it's transforming the industry landscape.

21,000

People in Bio & Health

Pioneering innovation in health technology and business.

9.6M

Square Feet of Space

State-of-the-art facilities supporting rapid growth.

70%

Rise in Professional Talent

Attracting top professionals to drive innovation.

Austin's Ecosystem Advantage

Austin's Bio & Health revolution is built on three key strengths:

Healthtech Leadership

Where Technology Transforms Healthcare

Austin's Bio & Health sector thrives on its unique healthtech positioning. We pioneer the convergence of Business of Health and Bio Innovation Tech Stack, with the highest concentration of healthtech startups alongside NYC, creating unprecedented market opportunities.

Talent Magnet

Engineers & Innovators Choose Austin

Austin ranks 5th nationally for brain gain with a 70% rise in educated professionals. Engineers from tech giants and finance leaders are flocking to our ecosystem, fueling innovation and bringing diverse expertise to solve healthcare's biggest challenges.

Expanding Capital Access

Austin Bio & Health Funding Reaches New Heights Despite National Downturn

Austin's biotech sector demonstrates remarkable stability with venture funding maintaining strong levels despite national headwinds. While 2024 shows softening at $471M, the city has sustained its top-10 national ranking, significantly outperforming broader industry declines across the United States.

Graph showing Austin Venture funding. $275 million in 2019, $601 million in 2020, $1,085 million in2021, $930 million in 2022, $511 million in 2023, $471 million in 2024.

We are Planting a Flagpole for Austin's Future

Austin is establishing itself as a hub for innovation, attracting talent and investment. Our ecosystem fosters creative collisions that drive progress in the Bio, Health, and Tech sectors.

About the Authors

Meet the Visionaries Behind the Report

Jason Scharf and Jani Tuomi bring decades of expertise in strategy, innovation, and startup leadership to the Austin Bio & Health ecosystem. Their combined experience spans early-stage investment, company building, and successful exits in the healthcare space.

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