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Lombardy, a strategic Life Sciences ecosystem.
Research, innovation, industry, and healthcare converge in one of Europe's most advanced life science ecosystems.
Un ecosistema integrato tra ricerca, industria e sanità
La Lombardia rappresenta uno dei principali ecosistemi europei per le life science, grazie alla connessione tra ricerca, industria e sanità.
Università, IRCCS, centri di ricerca e imprese innovative collaborano per trasformare la ricerca scientifica in applicazioni concrete e favorire lo sviluppo del settore.
The strong integration between the public and private sectors makes the region a strategic hub, attracting investment, talent, and innovation from across the globe.
€114.59B
Added value and production value of Lombardy's Life Sciences supply chain
A regional supply chain accounting for approximately 13% of Lombardy's GDP and, at the national level, representing 19.1% of employment, 25.8% of added value, and 31% of production value.
346,000+
It is the number of people employed in the Lombardy life science supply chain
Workforce altamente specializzata, grazie alla presenza di 15 Università di cui 7 con facoltà mediche e life science
100+
Organisations and stakeholders involved in the Cluster
A collaborative network focused on innovation development
2000+
Public and private life science organisations in the area
An interconnected system that generates one of the most innovative and cross-sectoral supply chains in the country.
Leadership in Life Sciences
Lombardy is Italy's leading hub for production, innovation, and export in the Life Science sector, thanks to the synergy between pharma, biotech, medtech, and healthcare.
Around 7 out of 10 major companies choose Lombardy to locate production sites, with leadership in pharma and medtech.
+260
Pharmaceutical companies
+€500 million invested in R&D and €9.8 billion generated from exports.
+300
Healthcare provider
Public and private organizations, including more than 200 hospitals, 27 ASSTs, and 90 home care providers.
1.390
Medtech companies
National and multinational organizations generating over 51,000 jobs and accounting for 44% of national employment in the medtech sector.
26
Life science research centres
In Lombardy, excellence in research and innovation, from universities to major research foundations.
+30%
of Italy’s entire Life Sciences supply chain is concentrated in Lombardy.
Pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical technology, healthcare and scientific innovation.
A territory connected to innovation
La presenza di università, IRCCS, centri di ricerca e strutture sanitarie crea un ecosistema integrato che favorisce collaborazione, innovazione e sviluppo scientifico.
Milano e le principali città lombarde rappresentano hub strategici con competenze avanzate, infrastrutture di ricerca e connessioni internazionali.
BION A multidisciplinary collaborative network
The BION Cluster unites the life sciences network to generate synergistic connections and actions, integrating cross-cutting perspectives and expertise: from research to care, to citizens.
Un ecosistema connesso tra ricerca, università e sanità
La Lombardia ospita una delle reti Life Science più avanzate d’Europa, dove università, IRCCS, centri di ricerca e strutture sanitarie collaborano per accelerare innovazione, ricerca traslazionale e sviluppo clinico.
+200
Healthcare facilities
An integrated network of public and private hospitals, clinics, and specialised centres.
19
IRCCS
The highest national concentration of Research Hospitals.
15
Università Life Science
Università lombarde con percorsi dedicati alle scienze della vita e alla ricerca biomedica.
Translational research
Continuous collaboration between scientific research, clinical experimentation and industrial application.
Scientific research and innovation
L’ecosistema lombardo favorisce la collaborazione tra università, IRCCS e imprese innovative per trasformare la ricerca in soluzioni cliniche, tecnologie mediche e innovazione digitale.
+34%
Annual growth
La produzione scientifica nelle life science ha registrato una crescita significativa, riflettendo l'intensità della ricerca e la capacità di generare conoscenza ad alto impatto internazionale.
1%
Percentage contribution to national value
Lombardy contributes 1% of the world's scientific output in the Life Sciences, highlighting the excellence and international relevance of regional research.
50%
National pharmaceutical clinical trials
In Lombardy, thanks to its strong public-private network, 50% of national drug clinical trials are carried out.
Leader in cutting-edge care
Lombardy's public-private system brings together national clinical and scientific excellence, generating innovative approaches to citizens' health across strategic therapeutic areas.
Innovation that cares
Lombardy's healthcare facilities are among the leading national producers of CAR-T therapies. The region is home to institutes specialized in advanced genomics and genetics that have launched innovative gene therapies over the years.
Research that generates health
A region that promotes cutting-edge health through the union of research and care: from chronic diseases to rare diseases, with a longevity-oriented approach.
The main therapeutic areas
A wealth of expertise ranging from oncology to cardiology, from neuroscience to molecular medicine, up to the most complex challenges in contemporary health.
Strategic sectors
Lombardy's Life Sciences ecosystem covers the entire innovation value chain in healthcare and biomedical fields.
Pharmaceuticals
Development and production of innovative medicines with a focus on high clinical impact therapies and frontier research.
Biotechnology
Advanced biotechnologies for diagnostics, biological therapies, and next-generation technology platforms.
Medical Devices
Medical devices and diagnostic technologies, from precision instruments to robotic surgical systems.
Digital Health
Digital solutions for telemedicine, remote monitoring, clinical data management and personalised care.
Advanced Therapies
Cell therapies, gene therapies and regenerative medicine which represent the future of treating complex pathologies.
AI & Healthcare
Applications of artificial intelligence for predictive diagnostics, drug discovery and optimisation of clinical pathways.
Innovation and investment
The Lombardy ecosystem attracts significant investments thanks to the combination of scientific excellence, industrial capabilities, and growth potential.
HORIZON FUNDS
+20%
Lombardy represents one of the regions with the highest access to European funds. One-fifth of the funds collected nationally are concentrated here.
Investments in the sector
417 million €
The volume of capital raised through 58 funding rounds by start-ups in Italy's Life Sciences ecosystem.
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