Where Biohealth Companies Find Scale, Speed, and What’s Next
Wisconsin gives biohealth companies the industry depth, workforce, supplier network, manufacturing strength, and advanced technology capabilities to grow. From medical imaging and biopharmaceuticals to AI, quantum research, data science, and personalized medicine, Wisconsin is building the future of biohealth while helping companies scale today.
No. 1 in the U.S. for medical imaging manufacturing
Madison ranks among the nation's top-performing biopharma manufacturing locations, combining workforce strength, operational efficiency, and direct connections to Wisconsin's broader biohealth ecosystem.
Specialized strength in biopharmaceuticals
Wisconsin’s biopharmaceutical strength is built on proven manufacturing expertise, deep research connections, and a collaborative ecosystem that helps companies scale from discovery to delivery.
Active pharmaceutical ingredients manufacturing hub
Wisconsin offers the infrastructure, expertise, and supplier network API companies need to manufacture efficiently, scale confidently, and connect into a broader biohealth ecosystem.
U.S. Biohealth Tech Hub designation
Wisconsin is one of a select group of regions designated and funded for $49.9M by the U.S. Economic Development Administration as a Biotechnology Tech Hub, accelerating leadership in personalized medicine, diagnostics, and advanced technologies.
Wisconsin is not just a place where biohealth ideas happen.
It is a place where companies can manufacture, scale, and deliver.
AI, Quantum, Imaging, and Personalized Medicine are Converging Here
Wisconsin’s biohealth advantage is increasingly powered by the convergence of biology, data, imaging, AI, quantum research, automation, and precision manufacturing. Across the state, companies can connect to research, talent, and industry partnerships in the technologies shaping the next era of discovery, diagnostics, therapeutics, manufacturing, and patient care.
AI & Health Data
Wisconsin brings together strengths in health data, analytics, imaging, digital health, and AI-enabled discovery.
Quantum & Advanced Computing
Wisconsin’s research and talent ecosystem is expanding around quantum science, advanced computing, and next-generation technologies that will influence future biohealth innovation.
Imaging & Theranostics
Wisconsin has nationally recognized strength in medical imaging, radiation and nuclear medicine, and theranostics.
Precision Manufacturing
Wisconsin’s manufacturing base supports the production of complex biohealth products, components, materials, equipment, packaging, and technologies.
Personalized Medicine
The U.S. Biohealth Tech Hub reinforces Wisconsin’s momentum in personalized medicine, including imaging, theranostics, genomics, health data, AI, and machine learning.
Business Advantages that Help Companies Win
Wisconsin gives biohealth companies the industry depth, workforce, supplier network, manufacturing strength, and advanced technology capabilities to grow. From medical imaging and biopharmaceuticals to AI, quantum research, data science, and personalized medicine, Wisconsin is building the future of biohealth while helping companies scale today.
Tax Code Built for Manufacturing
Wisconsin offers a manufacturing and agriculture tax credit that can reduce the tax rate on qualifying income related to those activities to 0.4%.
R&D Support
Wisconsin offers a Research Credit modeled after IRC § 41, with up to 25% of the credit refundable.
Sales and Use Tax Exemptions
Exemptions may apply to qualifying manufacturing machinery and equipment, fuel and electricity used in manufacturing, and certain qualified research and biotechnology purchases.
No Personal Property Tax
Wisconsin eliminated the personal property tax beginning in 2024.
Project-Based Incentives
Business Development and Enterprise Zone tax credits can support job creation, retention, capital investment, training, and supply chain purchases.
Workforce and Infrastructure Support
Programs such as Wisconsin Fast Forward, Workforce Advancement Training grants, Transportation Economic Assistance, TIF, and local incentives can help meet individualized project needs.
Eligibility varies by project, company, location, and investment. BioForward can help connect companies with the right state and regional economic development partners.
Centrally Located for Manufacturing and Distribution
Wisconsin gives manufacturers efficient access to Midwest and North American markets. The state is connected by interstate highways, commercial airports, foreign trade zones, Class I railroads, and Great Lakes ports, with Chicago O’Hare less than an hour from the Wisconsin border. For companies making biohealth products, components, materials, equipment, or packaging, Wisconsin offers both production strength and the infrastructure to move goods efficiently.
- Four Class I railroads serve Wisconsin
- Commercial airports, ports, highways, rail lines, and foreign trade zones support manufacturing logistics
- Nearly 40% of U.S. manufacturers are reachable within a day’s drive
- Port access through Duluth-Superior, Green Bay, and Milwaukee
- Chicago O’Hare and Milwaukee Mitchell provide major air access
Built to Accelerate Innovation.
Proven at Scale.
A collaborative network of innovators, researchers, manufacturers, and industry partners supports every stage of growth, from early discovery to market-ready solutions.
Built to Move Faster
Discovery. Clinical validation. Manufacturing. Scale.
All within one connected ecosystem.
- Research institutions
- Clinical systems
- Manufacturers
- Workforce
- Supply chain
Powered by Research
Two world-class research engines. One competitive advantage.
- University of Wisconsin–Madison
- Medical College of Wisconsin
- NCI-designated cancer center
- Deep NIH funding
- Translational research capabilities
Leading the Future of Theranostics
Wisconsin offers one of the nation's most complete theranostics ecosystems—from isotope production to patient delivery.
- End-to-end radiopharmaceutical capabilities
- Isotope production and distribution strength
- Advanced imaging and diagnostics expertise
- Medical physics and precision treatment leadership
- Clinical translation from research to care
Accelerating Biohealth Through AI
From discovery to manufacturing, Wisconsin is applying AI to what comes next.
- RISE-AI
- Microsoft AI Co-Innovation Lab
- AI-enabled clinical research
- AI-driven manufacturing modernization
- Data science leadership
Wisconsin Biohealth Tech Hub
Built for Corporate Expansion and Emerging Growth
- Scalable manufacturing workforce
- Deep supplier and logistics network
- Project-based incentives tied to jobs, investment, training, and infrastructure
- Central location with access to major Midwest and North American markets
- Research, technical college, and workforce partners that can support expansion
- Shared lab and startup infrastructure through Forward BIOLABS
- Commercialization and biomanufacturing support through Forward BIO Institute
- Access to research institutions, innovation partners, investors, and larger industry anchors
- Potential QNBV investor tax credit advantages for qualifying early-stage companies
- Biohealth Tech Hub momentum around commercialization, health data, screening, imaging, and personalized medicine
Where Speed Wins
One State. One Ecosystem. Faster Execution.
Research → Clinical Validation → Manufacturing → Patient Impact
Wisconsin brings together research institutions, healthcare systems, manufacturers, workforce partners, and industry leaders within one connected ecosystem—helping companies move faster and reduce risk.
Talent Ready for What’s Next
Wisconsin’s biohealth workforce is strengthened by complementary industries that require many of the same capabilities: advanced manufacturing, automation, engineering, energy and controls, food and beverage production, water technology, logistics, quality systems, and precision production. That broader industrial base gives companies access to workers who understand regulated environments, complex production, supply chains, and advanced manufacturing.
Industry Leaders Are Already Here
From startups to global leaders, companies choose Wisconsin for its advanced technologies, connected ecosystem, world-class talent, and faster path from discovery to commercialization.
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The Future of Biohealth Is Already Winning in Wisconsin.
The companies shaping the future of healthcare are already building, scaling, and investing in Wisconsin.