R&D

Missouri Leads the Charge in API Reshoring and Pharmaceutical Innovation

Missouri is solidifying its role as a national leader in reshoring active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) research and development. With a strong talent pool and the presence of human health and API-focused ... Read More

Missouri’s API Innovation Center Recognized as Building a More Resilient Biopharma Supply Chain in 2025

The API Innovation Center (APIIC) in St. Louis was featured in Pharma Manufacturing for leading efforts to build a more resilient biopharmaceutical supply chain in the U.S. The article explores reshoring, ... Read More

University of Missouri Scientists Achieve Breakthrough in Removing Nanoplastics from Water

In a groundbreaking step toward combating global water pollution, scientists at the University of Missouri (Mizzou) have developed a liquid-based solution capable of removing more than 98% of nanoplastics from water. ... Read More

Exploring St. Louis as a Hub for Business, Community, and Opportunity – A Guest Blog by Mary Pat Sass

St. Louis isn’t just a city—it’s a thriving ecosystem where innovation meets opportunity. Known for its rich history and iconic landmarks, it’s also a powerhouse of growth, collaboration, and community-driven success. ... Read More

Four Missouri Universities Advancing in National Science Foundation’s Innovation Competition, Driving Statewide Tech and Workforce Development

Governor Mike Parson recently congratulated four Missouri universities—Missouri S&T, UMKC, UMSL, and Washington University— and their application partners for advancing in the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Regional Innovation Engines competition. These ... Read More

Explore how API Innovation Center’s Goal of Reshoring Pharmaceuticals Creates Economic Growth for Missouri

The API Innovation Center (APIIC), based in St. Louis, is set to become a driving force in reshoring U.S. manufacturing of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), potentially generating up to $1.2 billion ... Read More

Missouri’s Diverse Economy Strengthens Growing Agtech and Geospatial Industries

Missouri’s deep roots in agriculture and aviation are the foundation of its thriving industries like agtech and geospatial intelligence. This foundation, paired with Missouri’s diversity in advanced manufacturing, innovation, and R&D ... Read More

Global Biopharmaceutical Manufacturer Invests $82 Million in St. Joseph, Missouri Research Lab Expansion

The world’s largest private pharmaceutical company and global leader in animal health, Boehringer Ingelheim, has opened a new, expanded R&D lab in St. Joseph, Missouri. The upgraded facility includes a modern ... Read More

St. Louis Geospatial Scene Highlighted in FDI Alliance

Outside of the geospatial, innovation, and agtech communities, one may not know there’s an 18-square block innovation hub in St. Louis with some of the brightest minds in the world collaborating ... Read More

API Innovation Center in St. Louis Achieves Milestone in Developing Technology for U.S. Production of Lomustine, a Crucial Cancer Medication

API Innovation Center (APIIC), a non-profit organization dedicated to enabling the delivery of market-competitive commercial supply of U.S.-made active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) to address national health security, announced a breakthrough in ... Read More