Market Opportunities
Biomanufacturing
Where Talent Thrives
Leverage proximity to Texas Medical Center while enjoying exceptional quality of place and tapping into a deep pool of process technicians from the energy and chemicals sectors.
The Woodlands Advantage by the Numbers
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Texas Life Sciences Employment Growth
49.6% (10-year growth rate) -
Healthcare & Life Sciences Employment
394,500+ (statewide) -
Annual Life Sciences Students
60,000+ (medicine, biotech & healthcare) -
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Employment
46,500+ (statewide)
Existing Companies
Within The Woodlands
VGX1
Within the Region
CellReady
Location Opportunities
GMP Manufacturing Facilities
Purpose-built biomanufacturing space with specialized infrastructure for cell therapy, gene therapy, and biologics production.
R&D/Office Combination
Flexible laboratory and office space for companies requiring both research functions and administrative operations, with expansion capability.
Pilot/Scale-Up Facilities
Smaller facilities for early-stage companies transitioning from research to commercial production, with access to shared resources and expertise.
Key Infrastructure
Transportation Networks
Interstate 45
Direct access to Houston Ship Channel (25 miles)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
~20 miles, ~500 daily departures to 180+ global destinations
Research Infrastructure
The Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT)
$6B voter-approved funding supporting groundbreaking cancer research and generating $1.4B in annual economic impact with 10,000+ jobs.
The new Dementia Prevention Research Institute of Texas (DPRIT)
$3B dedicated to making Texas a global leader in neurodegenerative disease research.
Major CPRIT Grantees
UT Southwestern, Baylor College of Medicine, MD Anderson, UT Austin, UT Health Houston, UT Health San Antonio
St. Luke's Health
#4 Hospital in Texas (within The Woodlands)
Memorial Hermann
#2 Rehab Hospital in the US (within The Woodlands)
Texas Children's Hospital
#3 Children's Hospital in the US (within The Woodlands)
MD Anderson Cancer Center
#1 Oncology Hospital in the US (within The Woodlands)
Houston Methodist The Woodlands
#1 Hospital in Texas (within The Woodlands)
Talent Pipeline
Universities & Distance from The Woodlands
Rice University
35 miles
Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering (Top 10 nationally)
Energy & Environment Initiative
University of Houston
35 miles
Cullen College of Engineering
Petroleum Engineering program (Top 5 nationally)
Energy Research Park
Texas A&M University
90 miles
Petroleum Engineering (Top 3 nationally)
Energy Institute
Harold Vance Department of Petroleum Engineering
Sam Houston State University
20 miles
Engineering Technology programs
Local workforce development partnerships
Lone Star College System
Multiple campuses within 30 miles
Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering (Top 10 nationally)
Energy & Environment Initiative
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