Industry Recruitment
College Station is a thriving ecosystem for innovation that is rapidly growing into a regional hub in life sciences, technology, and entrepreneurial innovation. This growth is powered by world-class research, strategic facilities, entrepreneurial programs, and strong public/private partnerships.
Key components of this innovation ecosystem include:
- Life Sciences / Biotechnology Innovation in core research, gene and cell therapy manufacturing capabilities, diagnostics, biologicals, and pharma Research and Development.
- Entrepreneurial & Acceleration Programs such as Texas A&M’s New Ventures Competition (TNVC), Plug & Play Innovation Triangle, and National Science Foundation I-Corps Hub.
- Technology Software Innovations that deliver enterprise software solutions for the automotive, advanced statistical and data analysis, and development industries.
- Innovation Infrastructure that fosters commercial/lab/production real estate, innovation parks, light industrial zones.
Innovation Parks & Strategic Locations
These specialized areas provide the space, zoning, and infrastructure to support different stages of innovation, from lab to full-scale manufacturing:
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Providence Park
A 52-acre research and life sciences campus anchored by the former Westinghouse facility. Tailored for CDMO, biotech, and advanced therapies.
Notable Tenant: Matica Biotechnology’s CDMO facility. -
College Station Business Park
Built for startups and scaling companies, featuring flexible industrial space and excellent access to Texas A&M and major transport routes.
Focus: Life science scale-ups, biological production, and mixed manufacturing. -
Midtown Business Park
Spanning 252 ready-to-develop acres, this site is designed for the next generation of commercial office space in College Station.
Focus: New development opportunities. -
Plug & Play / Innovation
Creates an ecosystem that provides networks, mentorship, and access to capital, helping accelerate high-growth startups.
Local Presence: Plug & Play maintains an office in College Station to support innovative startup launches.
Success Stories
Here are some examples of local companies and initiatives that illustrate how College Station is delivering real outcomes, especially in life sciences and technology.
Life Science Highlights
FERA Diagnostics & Biologicals
FERA has grown its operations in College Station and is in the process of building its corporate headquarters in the College Station Business Center. FERA exemplifies how agriculture-driven biotech and animal health intersect with the region’s supportive innovation infrastructure.
Matica Biotechnology
Located in Providence Park, Matica is a Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) focused on cell and gene therapies. It has opened new production facilities, partnered locally with Texas A&M’s National Center for Therapeutics Manufacturing (NCTM) to offer end-to-end Cell Gene Therapy support. Most recently, Matica has collaborated with organizations like Cirsium to expand viral vector manufacturing innovation.
FUJIFILM Biotechnologies (formerly Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies)
A major player in the life sciences sector in the region. Their facility in College Station supports manufacturing of vaccines, gene therapies, and biologics.
Humanate Digital LLC
Texas A&M spinouts like Humanate Digital LLC are growing from intellectual property and faculty/R&D work, competing in New Ventures Competition host by TEXAS A&M Innovation which feeds into the larger innovation pipeline in the Brazos Valley.
Technology Highlights
StataCorp
StataCorp has thrived in College Station for decades as a global leader in statistical software, empowering researchers, businesses, and institutions with powerful data analysis tools. Their success in the data analysis market highlights their commitment to creating rewarding careers and innovation opportunities in College Station.
Capsher Technology
Capsher Technology for more than 30 years, Capsher Technology provided custom software solutions that solve complex business challenges. Their longevity and success reflect both the strength of their team and the supportive environment College Station offers.
Reynolds and Reynolds
Reynolds and Reynolds has built a strong legacy in College Station as a leader in automotive dealership software and services, driving efficiency and innovation for thousands of dealerships nationwide. With a major presence in the community, the company has provided quality jobs, invested in talent, and contributed to the region’s reputation as a hub for technology and business solutions.
Want to Get Involved?
If you are a researcher, entrepreneur, startup, or investor, here are ways to plug into the College Station ecosystem:
- Explore space in Providence Park, College Station Business Park, or our Mid-Town Business Park for lab or manufacturing operations.
- Participate in programs like New Ventures Competition, National Science Foundation Innovation Corps , or Plug & Play Innovation.
- Reach out to Texas A&M Innovation or the McFerrin Center for Entrepreneurship for support with IP, prototyping, licensing, or scaling new technologies.