A leader in agricultural and biomedical innovation, this metro area continues to attract global companies and top talent.
College Station–Bryan’s strategic location in the Texas Gulf Coast region gives companies powerful advantages, from access to the Port of Houston’s global distribution network to one of the fastest internet highways in the country, with 1 GB/second download speed. Connectivity to four of the nation’s largest metros puts your business within reach of more than 29 million Texans.
The Brazos Valley is an internationally recognized hub for engineering, agriculture, and biomedical innovation, fueled by world-class research at Texas A&M University, the state’s largest public university and the second largest in the nation. Global leaders like FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies and iBio are expanding their presence in the region’s BioCorridor, advancing life sciences innovation that reaches around the world.
College Station-Bryan is ranked among the best places to live and work in America:
This video from the Brazos Valley Economic Development Corporation highlights the area’s outstanding talent and workforce advantages.
Positioned at the center of the Texas Triangle, College Station–Bryan connects seamlessly to Houston, Austin, and Dallas–Fort Worth, offering major-market reach with the convenience, affordability, and livability of a smaller metro. The region’s grew by more than 6% year-over-year, a reflection of consistent economic momentum and a diversified industrial base.
The business opportunities in the Central Texas region extend throughout the Brazos Valley, where companies find below-average operating costs, a strong labor market, and one of the fastest-growing university ecosystems in the country.
Anchored by FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies, the Brazos Valley BioCorridor has become a flagship hub for contract biomanufacturing. The region’s life sciences ecosystem spans translational medicine, veterinary health, and agricultural biotech, supported by Texas A&M Health, Matica Biotechnology, and the Global Health Research Complex. Ongoing investments exceeding $330 million continue to expand the corridor’s footprint, creating many new jobs and reinforcing the region’s status as a growing CDMO hub.
The Texas A&M Semiconductor Institute (TAMUSI) is shaping the future of microelectronics R&D and workforce development. As a CHIPS Act partner and host of the annual Texas Semiconductor Summit, TAMUSI draws collaboration from top companies like Arm and national research consortia.
Activity in this local sector continues to grow. ARQ Electronics Manufacturing Services provides circuit-board assembly and system integration for high-reliability applications, serving aerospace and industrial clients. Nearby, Allied Electronics & Automation (RS Group) established a U.S. innovation hub at Lake Walk, expanding access to advanced components and test systems
Local and state leaders are also advancing discussions on a proposed multibillion-dollar semiconductor manufacturing and research campus at Texas A&M–RELLIS. The project would bring together advanced materials testing, chip design, and small modular reactor (SMR) energy systems to support next-generation semiconductor fabrication and high-performance computing.
The Texas A&M Space Institute, in partnership with NASA’s Johnson Space Center, advances research in propulsion, materials, and in-space systems that support both commercial and national space programs. Complementing this work, the Ballistic, Aero-Optics & Materials (BAM) Range provides one of the nation’s premier testing environments for high-velocity defense technologies, attracting collaboration from industry and federal partners.
To expand collaboration and investment in these sectors, Texas A&M and the Greater Brazos Partnership have partnered with Plug and Play, a global innovation platform known for connecting established companies with emerging technologies. Through the new Innovation Triangle, Plug and Play facilitates partnerships between aerospace and defense firms, researchers, and suppliers—creating a direct pathway for technologies developed in College Station–Bryan to move into production and deployment.
Energy research thrives in the College Station-Bryan region. The Energy Proving Ground at the RELLIS Campus is testing advanced small modular reactors (SMRs) in collaboration with Kairos Power and Natura Resources — part of a state-supported push toward clean, scalable nuclear solutions. This initiative strengthens the region’s leadership in sustainable energy technologies and aligns with Texas’ broader reputation as the No. 1 energy-producing state in the nation.
Bryan’s Texas Triangle Park offers 1,000 shovel-ready, rail-served acres within Foreign Trade Zone #84. Home to Axis Pipe & Tube, FedEx, and new investments from CertainTeed and Brown Oak Masterbrick, the park delivers unmatched multimodal connectivity. The region also offers the Brazos Valley BioCorridor along SH-47 anchored by FUJIFILM Diosynth’s large biomanufacturing campus, as well as College Station’s 252-acre Midtown Business Park positioned for light manufacturing and distribution near SH-6.
Manufacturers benefit from available land, skilled workforce access, and the favorable Texas business environment that rewards innovation and operational efficiency.
The forthcoming Aplin Center, a $250 million Texas A&M development, will unite hospitality management, food science, and agricultural innovation in one experiential hub. Texas A&M AgriLife Research, the state’s premier agricultural and life sciences agency, drives advancements in crop science, animal health, and sustainable food production through applied research and statewide extension programs. Together with RELLIS-based AgTech initiatives, these resources fuel product development and workforce training across agribusiness sectors.
A streamlined regulatory climate and layered incentive options make it easy for companies to invest and grow here.
Combined, these programs create one of the most competitive business climates in the nation for long-term growth.
The College Station–Bryan area has entered a new phase of investment and expansion, with notable projects including:
Together, these projects highlight the region’s diverse investment mix and the scalability of its infrastructure.
As home to Texas A&M University, the region draws from one of the nation’s most skilled and innovation-driven labor pools. Texas A&M’s engineering college is among the largest in the U.S., while the RELLIS Academic Alliance integrates university programs, Blinn College, and TEEX to deliver hands-on credentials — from CDL and welding to semiconductor processing.
With Texas boasting a 15.5-million-strong civilian workforce, companies here gain access to top-tier engineers, life scientists, and technical professionals ready to meet evolving industry needs.
Few regions can match the integration between academia and industry found in College Station–Bryan. From TAMUSI’s collaboration with Arm on semiconductor R&D to FUJIFILM Diosynth’s biomanufacturing partnership with Texas A&M Health Science Center, businesses have direct access to global-caliber research resources.
At RELLIS, companies engage with cross-sector testbeds in energy, defense, and data infrastructure, while at Lake Walk, regular tech and networking events bring startups and investors together. These collaborations fuel applied innovation and strengthen commercialization pipelines statewide.
College Station–Bryan blends the vibrancy of a major university town with the ease and affordability of a smaller metro. The region’s cost of living remains of roughly 18 minutes, residents enjoy an easy drive to work, school, or recreation without the congestion of larger metros.
Residents enjoy a connected, active lifestyle. Lick Creek Park’s 500+ acres of trails and natural habitat offer weekend recreation right in town, while Lake Walk hosts open-air markets, concerts, and community events that give the area a lively, close-knit feel. The area’s calendar is filled with festivals, live music, and university performances that make culture and entertainment part of everyday life.
Healthcare access is strong, anchored by Baylor Scott & White Medical Center and St. Joseph Health Regional Hospital.
College Station–Bryan offers the advantages of a major university center with the familiarity of a close-knit Texas community. Here, the welcoming way of life gives employers and families a shared reason to stay and invest.
Learn more about the business benefits in Texas and why this region is one of the most appealing places in the nation to live and work.
The College Station-Bryan metro area supports companies of all sizes across different industries, with an emphasis on manufacturing and tech.
Major business clusters in College Station-Bryan include manufacturing, information systems and technology. Major employers include Axis Pipe and Tube, FujiFilm Diosynth Biotechnology Texas, iBio, Sanderson Farms and Wayfair.
Home to the largest university in Texas, Texas A&M University, this metro area is centered on education and cultivating skilled talent.
College Station-Bryan’s higher education institutions include Blinn College and Texas A&M University. The Texas A&M University Health Science Center is a highly rated educational and research institution for students in the life sciences field.
With direct access to major highways, multi-class rail and commercial air travel, this area’s unique geography and connectivity offers a gateway to North America’s major consumer markets.
Texas State Highway 6 runs through the center of town, providing connectivity to major roads throughout East Texas and beyond. Three of the nation’s ten largest cities are no more than three hours away on the road. Major Class I railroad carrier services offer reliable transportation by rail, and air travel is available from Easterwood Airport.
