Austen BioInnovation Institute
Austen BioInnovation Institute locates Headquarters in the 1Akron Neighborhood's United Building in Akron's BioMedical Corridor
The Austen BioInnovation Institute in Akron is a unique collaboration of complementary research, education and health institutions that will expand Akron's rich legacy in materials science to pioneer the next generation of life-enhancing and life-saving biomedical innovation for the 21st Century.
We are dedicated to becoming a global leader in biomaterial and medical research, education, clinical services and commercialization; and a driver of transformative economic, social and health benefits for Greater Akron.
Our goal is to develop the No. 1 biomaterials and medicine program in the world within the next ten years, with:
- Nationally-ranked orthopaedic and wound care programs
- $150 million in annual academic and clinical research
- $50 million in annual commercialization investments
- 2,400 new jobs
