BIOTECH & BIOMEDICAL
EMPOWERING INNOVATION & ADVANCING HEALTH
BIOTECH & BIOMEDICAL
While Solano County is home to many thriving biotech and biomedical companies within the Bay Area Biotech hub, it’s the combination of access to educated, research-driven employees and specialized facilities that makes the region a standout. Solano offers proximity to leading educational institutions such as UC Davis, known for its medical school and research programs, and Solano Community College’s new biomanufacturing degree, supporting the industry’s continued growth.
BIOTECH & BIOMEDICAL
BY THE NUMBERS
BIOTECH AND BIOMEDICAL REPRESENTATIVE BUSINESSES
Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.
Pharmaceutical Instruments Manufacturing
Lonza
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
HemoStat Lab
Blood Products Production
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Analytical Instruments Manufacturing
MuriGenics
Research and Development
Novici Biotech
Research and Development
OPERATING COSTS, PHARMACEUTICAL MANUFACTURING
Solano
Employee Payroll: $8,682,355
Fringe & Mandated Benefits: $2,489,699
Utilities: $1,026,660
Building Lease Payments: $227,000
Property Tax: $306,450
Total: $12,732,164
San Jose
Employee Payroll: $9,800,023
Fringe & Mandated Benefits: $2,796,947
Utilities: $1,026,660
Building Lease Payments: $414,000
Property Tax: $324,540
Total: $14,362,170
San Francisco
Employee Payroll: $9,893,829
Fringe & Mandated Benefits: $2,827,175
Utilities: $1,026,660
Building Lease Payments: $558,000
Property Tax: $320,760
Total: $14,626,424
BIOTECH & BIOMEDICAL ASSETS, RESOURCES AND INDUSTRY GROUPS
These assets are most directly related to Advanced Manufacturing. The broader directory in Resources highlights resources that benefit a broader spectrum of businesses, including biotech and biomedical organizations.
ORGANIZATIONS
Bay Area Center For International Trade Development
Bay Area CITD assists businesses in expanding globally and manages one of the largest state-based export promotion efforts in the United States.
California International Business Association
International business directory for international trade opportunities with California.
EDUCATION AND RESEARCH
Berkeley Biomedical Research
Biomedical research at Berkeley pushes discoveries in many new directions. Just a few areas of study include stem cells, neural engineering, synthetic biology, energy biosciences, and nanosciences. These links highlight the latest areas of study in Berkeley’s colleges.
UC Davis Research
UC Davis excels in medical training and research in fields like genome research, neuroscience, marine sciences, and bioinformatics. The university’s interdisciplinary approach offers opportunities for corporate partnerships through the Office of Corporate Relationships.
Touro University California
Touro University California’s Mare Island campus offers four-year degrees in health sciences, public health, and education. Programs like nursing, pharmacy, and osteopathic medicine prepare students for careers in healthcare and education, serving diverse communities.
Solano Community College
Solano Community College offers a four-year Biomanufacturing Baccalaureate Degree that equips students with essential biotechnology skills, such as using bioreactors and isolating proteins. The program supports the growing biotech industry, offering local educational opportunities and preparing a skilled workforce.
TAX CREDITS, FINANCING & INCENTIVES
Recycling Market Development Zone
Recycling Market Development Zone
If your company manufactures with materials diverted from the waste stream, you may be eligible for low-interest loans, special grants, and free marketing.
Research & Development Tax Credit
Research & Development Tax Credit
Business activities undertaken to discover technological information, and relying on “hard sciences” such as physics, chemistry, and biology may be eligible for significant tax credit.