biomindz — a successful life science and biotechnology hub designed for growth

Over the years, Mainz has developed a global reputation as a successful life sciences and biotechnology hub and today provides an ideal environment for both fundamental and application-based research as well as businesses.

The hub’s primary emphasis lies on immunology and individualized medicine, with a special focus on oncology. In addition, it boasts particularly strong expertise in diagnostics and analytics.

 

Life science and biotechnology hub

Map & Players

A successful life science and biotechnology hub designed for growth

  • Unique location and infrastructure
    Biotech metropolitan region in the heart of Europe
  • Internationally recognized center of science
    Excellent research and development
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  • Excellent growth prospects
    Ample commercial space and start-up support
  • Excellent quality of life
    World-class art and culture, coupled with the unique “Mainzvibes”

Facts and goals for the hub:

  • 74
    acres

    The total space available in the city proper for start-ups, business relocation and expansion.

  • 2–9–6

    Two universities, nine research facilities and six hospitals create a sound knowledge base.

  • 40
    k

    There are almost 40,000 students enrolled at Johannes Gutenberg University and Mainz University of Applied Sciences, forming the basis for an attractive and highly skilled labor market.

  • 25
    M

    Mainz is located in central Europe, with excellent road, rail, waterway and air connections to global markets. Frankfurt Airport is only 25 minutes away.

  • 100
    Netzwerk

    Setting up an internationally recognized cluster for life sciences and biotechnology with around 100 members in the network.

  • 1
    B €

    Goals include the generation of 1 billion euros in private and public investment, as well as the creation of new and secure jobs.

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Mainz has become the center of global attention thanks to the success of its biotechnology industry. The city of Mainz intends to seize this positive momentum and further the development of its life science and biotechnology hub. An interview with city mayor Günter Beck.

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Work in progress

Baustelle LAB1

LAB 1

LAB 1 of Innovationspark Mainz GmbH & Co. KG is the first laboratory construction project to be built on the Life Science Campus Mainz with around 3,000 m² of laboratory and office space as a milestone in the development: the companies Lifecare and LigniLabs are the first tenants and will move into the sustainable and future-oriented building in mid-2025.

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A visualization of the LiS/Q.

LiS/Q

LiS/Q envisions a forward-thinking life science and technology campus on the Lerchenberg in Mainz. A place of research and entrepreneurship offering an ideal hub for everything the future demands.

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A photo of the construction site.

GANZIMMUN Diagnostics

Exclusively for this global enterprise, an extensive 8,000 m² parcel on Mainz’s Lerchenberg is currently under development with 7,500 m² floor for laboratories, offices, and medical examination rooms. Sustainable as well as energy and resource efficient, this medical laboratory facility will be offering a comprehensive spectrum of analysis.

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A visualization of the new building complex.

Xylem Analytics Germany

On a 9,330 m² plot located on Mainz’s Lerchenberg, a three-part building complex including office, research, and production facilities is being developed for the American manufacturer of water treatment systems and analytic devices.

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A visualization of the new building.

TRON gGmbH (design by Nickl & Partner)

TRON

On the grounds of Mainz University Medical Center (on the corner of Obere Zahlbacher Strasse and Am Römerlager), TRON gGmbH is currently constructing a future-oriented and innovative laboratory and research building. This envisions a modern, light-flooded building with laboratory and office areas as well as communication zones with up to 10,800 m² of usable space.

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About biomindz

To enable startups and companies to successfully establish and grow in Mainz, the biomindz Standortentwicklungsgesellschaft Mainz mbH was founded as a municipally owned company. 

The organisation's primary task is to support the ongoing development and promotion of the life sciences and biotechnology sector in Mainz.

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About the Location

The Life Science Hub Mainz has significant advantages as well as an active and successful ecosystem. 

This offers a good network and information for companies interested in starting their business or relocating to the city.

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Fields of action

biomindz Standortentwicklungsgesellschaft Mainz mbH is a municipal corporation and supports the city of Mainz in the further development of the life sciences and biotechnology industry here at the location. We are a wholly owned subsidiary of Zentrale Beteiligungsgesellschaft der Stadt Mainz (ZBM). 

Our work focuses on four fields of action:

Integrated local economic development

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Campus development

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Network and cluster development

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Location marketing

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Working together with city and state

We work on behalf of the City of Mainz closely with other stakeholders from the city of Mainz and the state of Rhineland-Palatinate to achieve the common goal of ensuring that the life sciences and biotechnology industry from the city area and the surrounding area can continue to develop positively.

Rhineland-Palatinate biotechnology coordinator

Rhineland-Palatinate biotechnology advisory board

Mayor of the city of Mainz

TechnologieZentrum Mainz GmbH (TZM)

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In addition, we are in close and regular contact with representatives from start-ups, businesses, science, the research community and public institutions in the region. The aim is to establish and expand a vital network of all stakeholders and to lay the foundation for cluster management.

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