Baker Donelson and LouisianaBIO are pleased to present this report on the perceived state of life science entrepreneurship in Louisiana. This report offers anecdotal data about the startup climate for entrepreneurs in the life sciences. It further identifies the challenges and opportunities faced by life sciences professionals working to commercialize scientific discoveries, secure public monies, raise capital and build a quality workforce. We gathered feedback from Louisiana’s life sciences community for this report through a written survey disseminated across the state of Louisiana.
Recommendations include specific actions related to the following areas:
- Access to Capital
- Incubator Programs
- Mentoring
- Commercialization and Technology Transfer
- Access to Services
- Workforce Development
If you have any questions about this report, please contact Noah Kressler or Paula Estrada de Martin.
The Baker Donelson and LouisianaBIO 2016 Life Sciences Survey was completed by professionals representing a wide range of industry sectors, companies, academic research institutions and venture capital firms from all regions of Louisiana, as well as economic development and incubator organizations.