Life Sciences & Medical Technologies
Pinellas County is building the future with innovative Life Sciences and Medical Technologies industry leaders and the support of a strong existing supplier network.
Ingenuity in medicine and medical devices.
Florida is home to the nation’s second-largest medical device manufacturing industry, second-largest pharmaceutical manufacturing industry and is ranked in the top five states for largest biotech R&D. With a strong supplier network and strong workforce pipeline of STEM graduates, it’s no wonder that nearly half of all life sciences companies in the Tampa Bay region are located in Pinellas County. Statewide organizations such as the Pinellas-based Florida Medical Manufacturers’ Consortium (FMMC), as well as educational and governmental partners have a vested interest in expanding this vital sector. Pinellas offers a pro-business environment with job creation tax incentives, low tax rates, a developed infrastructure, a skilled workforce, and strong educational institutions focused on industry needs.
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Industry Leaders
Quick Facts
7,000+
Medical Tech jobs in Pinellas County.
1/5
of Florida’s economic activity in Medical Devices is from Pinellas County.
#2
Top State in the US for FDA Registered Established.
#2
Best State for Business is Florida.
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June 2026 Business news
The June issue of our monthly newsletter opens with a reminder to Pinellas County businesses: now is the time to prepare for hurricane season. We provide quick, easy steps you can take today to safeguard your business for the future. Read on to see how our partnerships with regional economic development organizations help us all support more and better jobs for our citizens.
Tech Advisor Selects Pinellas County for Relocation and Expansion of U.S. Headquarters
Oncore Cloud Services has relocated its U.S. headquarters from Atlanta, Georgia, to St. Petersburg, Florida. The company chose the city for its robust financial services sector, talented workforce, and high quality of life. The relocation has already led to modest growth, with four new local hires, and Oncore plans to add ten additional positions over the next three years.
