Bioscience, MedTech & Health Care
ARIZONA BIOSCIENCE, MEDTECH & HEALTH CARE
Arizona's thriving bioscience, medical technology and health care sectors play a crucial role in the state's economy and public health. The state has created an environment rich in opportunities for advancing innovative health care technologies, medicines and medical devices. Arizona specializes in precision medicine and biomarkers, diagnostics, health information technologies, neurosciences, cancer and genomic research.
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Industry Highlights
Largest Medical Equipment, Pharmaceuticals and Chemicals Manufacturing Job Growth
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Largest Bioscience Manufacturing Job Growth
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Largest Medical Equipment & Supplies Manufacturing Job Growth
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Largest Bioscience and Health Care Industry Job Growth
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Largest Bioscience and Health Care Service Industry Job Growth
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Arizona Success Stories
This incredible investment will forever change the patient and staff experience in Arizona as Mayo Clinic grows and reinvents its nationally recognized clinical care, research and education. Bold. Forward. Unbound. in Arizona will increase clinical space on the Phoenix campus by nearly 60 percent, allowing us to care for more patients than ever before. We look forward to setting new standards for patient care and medical innovation.
Richard J. Gray, M.D., CEO, Mayo Clinic in Arizona
In March 2025, Mayo Clinic announced nearly $1.9 billion investment in the continued transformation of its Phoenix campus as part of its Bold. Forward. strategy to Cure, Connect and Transform health care for the benefit of patients everywhere. Mayo Clinic's largest investment in the state underscores the organization's leadership in creating a next-generation healthcare model that scales solutions for more patients when and where they need them.
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Arizona's universities and colleges facilitate cutting-edge research and world-class programs, developing highly skilled workforce to meet private-sector needs.
Arizona offers programs designed to
ENHANCE THE SUCCESS OF BIOSCIENCE & MEDTECH COMPANIES
Arizona BIOSCIENCE & Health care
TEMPE, AZ (December 3, 2025) – Cognite, the global leader in Industrial AI, today announced the official grand opening of its new global headquarters in Tempe, Arizona. The relocation from Oslo, Norway, marks a milestone in the company's growth strategy and underscores its commitment to the North American market. The move will create more than 100 new jobs in the Phoenix area, bringing valuable employment opportunities across AI innovation, software engineering, marketing, sales and corporate functions. With its proximity to universities and tech ecosystem, the strategic location will help the company attract even more of the best talent from AI, cloud, data and industrial engineering. Several senior leaders at Cognite relocated from Norway and to Arizona to lead operations from the new facility, ensuring continuity of the company's vision and expertise.
READ MORE about Cognite Relocates Global Headquarters To Arizona And Celebrates Grand Opening In Tempe »PHOENIX, AZ (December 3, 2025) – Today, Governor Katie Hobbs announced a critical milestone in Arizona’s plan to invest $967 million to expand broadband infrastructure across the state. Arizona received final approval from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), paving the way for the project’s implementation. Arizona's Broadband Equity, Access & Deployment Program (BEAD) Program is the state's largest-ever broadband investment, furthering Governor Hobbs’ goal of ensuring reliable, high-speed internet connection for all Arizonans by 2030 through her ConnectAllAZ initiative. Arizona’s BEAD plan leverages significant private investment and represents a mix of technologies that reflect Arizona’s uniquely varied geography.
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