Delaware's Biotechnology Cluster includes industry leaders such as AgilentTechnologies, Adesis, DuPont, Intervet, MIDI, Syngenta, and the U.S. headquarters of AstraZeneca, one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world. Examples of other companies include ANP Technologies, ParagonRx, Quest Pharmaceutical Services, MIDI, and Scientific Products & Systems.
Delaware Technology Park, a 40-acre research center, supports Delaware's science-based growth. A partnership among the state of Delaware, the University of Delaware, and the private sector, Delaware Technology Park is home to some of the most innovative start-up companies and research centers in the region, including theDelaware Biotechnology Institute and the Fraunhofer Center for Molecular Biotechnology.
Delaware's basicbuilding blocks have proven to be attractive to biotechnology and life sciences companies. With leading academic institutions, targeted state and local economic development programs, and venture capital funding, it's no wonder that this cluster represents the fastest growing
industry in the state of Delaware.
