Biden administration designates multiple regions as biotech and tech hubs

The Kansas City area has been chosen by the Biden administration as one of 31 technology hubs in the United States, with the aim of promoting innovation and job creation. The Kansas City Inclusive Biologics and Biomanufacturing Tech Hub (KC BioHub) will focus on the development and manufacturing of vaccines and related technologies. Led by BioNexus KC, the nonprofit organization will have the opportunity to receive up to $75 million in federal funding, attract additional investments, and expand the development of cutting-edge medicines and vaccines. The tech hubs program was established through bipartisan legislation, allocating $10 billion over five years.