(Indianapolis, IN) – Gov. Mike Braun on Tuesday announced a $1 billion investment in the state’s agricultural and life sciences industry.
The goal is to create 100,000 high-wage jobs over 10 years and make Indiana a hub for life sciences innovation on a national and global scale, with the state becoming the premier U.S. destination where human therapeutics, animal health, agritech, biotechnology, and environmental innovation.
“Indiana is leading in life sciences, and today we’re investing to accelerate that growth with the goal of creating 100,000 new high wage jobs over the next 10 years,” said Governor Braun. “Based on measurable outcomes to ensure accountability and long-term ROI, this investment will make Indiana the re-shoring and expansion epicenter and premier destination for human therapeutics, animal health, agritech, biotechnology, and environmental innovation.”
The initiative is anchored by global companies such as Eli Lilly and Company, Elanco Animal Health, and Corteva Agriscience, along with innovators including Roche, Novartis, Labcorp, Cook Medical, Beck’s Hybrids, and Langham Logistics. These industry leaders operate in close partnership with world-class research institutions, including Purdue University and Indiana University.
As part of Tuesday’s announcement, the governor designated the Central Indiana Regional Development Authority (CIRDA) as the first regional steward to coordinate alignment and execution of the initiative.
