Irving, TX | December 31, 2025 — As 2025 ends, BioNTX reflects on a year—and the
close of the first quarter of the 21st century—defined by accelerated growth, expanded
engagement, and strategic collaboration across North Texas’s life science and
healthcare innovation ecosystem. From major biomanufacturing investments and
workforce development gains to record-setting convenings, the region continued to
build momentum. As the community bids farewell to 2025, it looks ahead with renewed
commitment to strengthening North Texas’s position as a nationally competitive
bioscience hub.
A full list of 2025 regional growth highlights are available here.
Member Engagement & Programming
With nearly 200 member organizations, BioNTX delivered its most active year of
programming to date, hosting more than 30 events focused on connection, talent, and
industry insight. Signature events included Legal, CFO and Investor Forums, Women
Driving Innovation, HR Forum & Career Symposium, Talent Network Meet & Greets, and
the expansion of BIO BREAK into Frisco—reflecting strong regional demand. These
efforts reinforce BioNTX’s role as the connective tissue of the regional ecosystem.
Workforce Development Momentum Through BHIANT
2025 marked a breakthrough year for BHIANT, BioNTX’s workforce development
initiative, as industry, education, and community partners aligned to strengthen talent
pipelines into life sciences and biomanufacturing careers. Through expanded
collaborations with partners like regional ISD’s, Dallas College, and Panthera
BioSolutions, BHIANT engaged employers, delivered industry led curriculum, and
advanced a regional workforce model that connects education directly to employer
demand—positioning North Texas as a leader in scalable, industry-informed workforce
development.
Innovation Storytelling & Thought Leadership
BioNTX launched BioNTX Presents: Inside Innovation, a new podcast spotlighting
founders, researchers, executives, and investors shaping the region’s future. The series
has quickly become a cornerstone of BioNTX’s public engagement and storytelling
strategy.
A Record-Setting iC³ Summit
The 2025 iC³ Life Science & Healthcare Innovation Summit, held at the Hilton Anatole in
Dallas, convened the largest and most diverse audience in the event’s history. The two-day
summit featured national dialogue on AI, biomanufacturing, translational medicine,
policy, and venture growth, alongside record levels of participation from healthcare
systems and industry leaders.
Looking Ahead to 2026
With major capital investments, expanding federal and state support, a rapidly growing
biomanufacturing base, and deepening regional partnerships, North Texas enters 2026
with historic momentum. BioNTX will continue expanding workforce pipelines,
strengthening education and employer partnerships, enhancing Inside Innovation, and
advancing programs that support R&D, early-stage companies, and clinical innovation.
“The story of 2025 is only the beginning,” added Kathleen Otto-Rosenblum, CEO of
BioNTX. “North Texas is building a future defined by discovery, opportunity, and shared
prosperity.”
About BioNTX
BioNTX is the bioscience and healthcare innovation trade organization serving the
North Texas region. The organization fosters innovation and community through
collaborative networking events, educational programming, professional development,
market visibility, a purchasing consortium, and by being the voice for the North Texas
biosciences and healthcare innovation community.
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