Ministry of Economic Affairs, Transport, Agriculture and Viticulture Rhineland-Palatinate
- Public, NPO, govt., economic development
Rhineland-Palatinate is emerging as a leading hub for life sciences and biotechnology in Germany. We are home to global players like BioNTech and Boehringer Ingelheim as well as a thriving SME and startup ecosystem. The state supports over 500 active biotech research projects and employs more than 55,000 people in the sector, marking a 31% increase in gross value added between 2013 and 2023. In 2022, the biotechnology industry in the region generated approximately $5.085 billion USD in revenue. To further boost innovation and infrastructure, the state government plans to invest up to $904 million USD in biotechnology and life sciences by 2026.



