There must be more MDs and PhDs per capita in a 10-mile radius of Rockville, Maryland, than anywhere else in the country.
Montgomery County is the foundation of the Biotech Corridor, a dynamic hub for life science research, innovation, and commercialization, with 13,000 private sector employees and 400 life sciences companies. Rockville is undoubtedly the center of the Biotech Corridor, with more than 120 of those life sciences companies maintaining a Rockville address.
Driving Human Progress
The founder of the Biotech Corridor as a distinctive region and resource is Rockville Economic Development, Inc. (REDI), a public-private economic development agency formed in 1997 by the City of Rockville. Among other industries, REDI empowers scientists, entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders with the infrastructure, proximity to leading federal agencies (including the National Institutes of Health, the Food and Drug Administration, the US Department of Health and Human Services, and the National Institute of Standards and Technology), and a thriving innovation ecosystem necessary to advance global health solutions.
“The Biotech Corridor exists to support meaningful discoveries that improve lives and drive scientific progress,” says Cindy Rivarde, REDI’s Chief Executive Officer.
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Get Your UAE Free Zone License Fast & Easy!The Biotech Corridor builds upon the region’s rich scientific heritage – including its role in landmark development achievements like sequencing the human genome. The influx of researchers from around the country that came to help with the Human Genome Project – one of the most influential scientific projects of the last century – planted the seeds for the region’s leading-edge reputation.
These advances helped retain, maintain and propel the industry’s infrastructure and attention, paving the way for Rockville and the Biotech Corridor’s significance today.

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It provides the foundation that biotech innovators need to succeed – lab space, access to key regulatory agencies, access to talent, and state and local business incentives, combined with a supportive community and workforce, and capacity building organizations like BioHealth Innovation, that accelerates and facilitates technology transfer and commercialization of market-relevant research in federal labs, universities and biohealth companies in the region.
The Biotech Corridor offers over 2 million square feet of purpose-built labs and research facilities tailored for the specific needs of biotech firms, such as shared wet lab incubators for early-stage startups to high-capacity research campuses like the Shady Grove Life Sciences Center and Twinlabs.
It is also a launchpad for discovery and economic growth not only in Rockville but across Montgomery County and Maryland. Justin Yang, Chair of REDI’s Bio Committee and owner of DMV Bio emphasizes: “The Biotech Corridor thrives at the intersection of proximity, infrastructure, and ecosystem strength. We offer unmatched access to federal agencies, billions in biotech investment, a highly educated workforce, and a community of biotech leaders and builders, along with robust support programs that help companies start, scale, and succeed. This convergence fuels a culture of continuous innovation.”
Local Input, National Output
The Biotech Corridor has received national recognition as a top-tier biotech hub, ranking #3 for Life Science R&D Talent (CBRE, 2024) and #3 in the US Biomedical & Pharma Cluster (Gene Online, 2024).
Those accolades attracted over $1 billion in investment in 2024 alone, accelerating growth, drawing new talent, and solidifying the Biotech Corridor’s status as a leading destination for biotech advancement.

“In the Biotech Corridor, innovation means translating bold ideas into real-world impact,” says Brad Stewart, Chair of BioHub Maryland. “It’s about cross-sector collaboration, rigorous research, and the development of practical solutions to the world’s most pressing health and scientific challenges. Here, innovation is measured not just in ideas but in lives improved.”
The Biotech Corridor’s support is both strategic and deeply practical – from visionary infrastructure planning to hands-on guidance for startups and scaleups alike. It provides connections to initiatives and programs, such as SBIR/STTR grant support, biotechnology investor incentive programs, innovation investment tax credit programs, startup coaching and mentoring programs, life sciences site selection assistance, and programs designed to support women and minority entrepreneurs.
Increasingly, the Biotech Corridor is attracting international firms looking to expand into the US market. With its strategic location near Washington, D.C., and close relationships with federal agencies, Rockville is a prime destination for global companies seeking to navigate US regulations and reach American consumers. Through REDI, the Biotech Corridor offers soft-landing support, helping foreign firms establish a foothold, hire local talent, and build key partnerships. This global mindset ensures Rockville remains a welcoming and competitive player on the world biotech stage.
The Future of Life Science
“We are excited about the continued evolution of the Biotech Corridor into a global leader in biotech innovation,” Morgan Sullivan, Executive Managing Director at Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL). “From expanding lab infrastructure to cultivating new partnerships and welcoming diverse talent, the future holds incredible promise for discoveries that will shape the next generation of healthcare and life sciences.”
At the core of the Biotech Corridor’s future-forward vision is talent. Montgomery University, Johns Hopkins University, University of Shady Grove, and BioHub Maryland collectively offer more than 80 degree programs and courses across nine Maryland public universities – fueling the biotech workforce of tomorrow.
In the Biotech Corridor, collaboration drives discovery. Monique Ashton, Mayor of the City of Rockville delivers a final message: “We invite researchers, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders to join a community where innovation isn’t just possible – it’s inevitable. This is where science meets opportunity, and breakthrough begins.”
“The Biotech Corridor exists to support meaningful breakthroughs that improve lives and drive scientific progress.”