Why Miami?

A home to global leaders in life science.

Since the 1950s, Miami’s entrepreneurial climate has nurtured successful biomedical, medical device and pharmaceutical companies. Miami is home to industry leaders such as Beckman Coulter, BD Biosciences, Cordis (a Johnson & Johnson Company) and Merck.

A venture capital boom

With founders and funders flocking to the Miami area growing the ecosystem, it's now firmly on the map for venture capital.

A region firmly established as a life science hub

More than 2,300 establishments operate within the Florida biotech, pharmaceutical, and medical development scene. Florida is home to the nation’s second-largest medical device manufacturing industry, second-largest pharmaceuticals manufacturing industry, and the fourth-largest biotech R&D industry according to IBISWorld.

Is March a good time to visit Miami?

Investival USA takes place from a Monday to Tuesday giving you the perfect excuse to make the most of your time in the city. There's always something new to explore.

Miami in March is neither too hot nor too cold. It’s the driest month of the year with the beaches starting to get warmer and if it does rain it's usually not for long.