Target Industries

Combining a convenient location in the heart of Northern Virginia with ample infrastructure and cutting-edge research and development capabilities, Prince William County is ideally suited to meet the needs of the biotechnology and information technology sectors, as well as other high tech industries and corporate operations. Incentives and support for these industries is available to assist companies locating to Prince William County or expanding their existing Prince William County operations.

Biotechnology

Located in the developing Northern Virginia life science corridor, Prince William County companies are on the cutting edge of biotechnology research and development. Anchored by George Mason University life science campus, this unique cluster consists of private companies working collaboratively with the university to advance medical and genetic research. Examples of biotechnology industries which can benefit from this research-driven partnership include:

▪ Pharmaceutical research, development, manufacturing & drug development
▪ Contract research and manufacturing
▪ Medical equipment design, testing, assembly, and manufacturing
▪ Biomedical research, testing, and manufacturing

Information Technology

With the federal government’s scheduled upgrade to IPv6 internet protocol, opportunities in information technology abound in Prince William. Driven by federal contracting opportunities at Fort Belvoir, Quantico Marine Corps Base and other federal agencies based in the D.C. area, the necessity for new technology has poised Prince William County to become a leader in:

• software design and testing

• testing and design of telecommunications equipment, computers, and Internet service equipment

• satellite design, service, and testing

• providing telecommunications services and internet services

Other Technology

Prince William County is a viable alternative for many industries seeking to locate or expand their business operations near the nation’s capitol, without the high cost of doing business inside the District. With a highly educated labor force and sufficient infrastructure in place to support large commercial growth, Prince William is ideally suited for technology-based industries such as:

• physics-based research and development, including photonics and optics

• computer-aided design and controls

• offices and support facilities for not-for-profit research and educational institutions

• data processing or informational analysis centers

• instrumentation shops, microelectronics, and machine shops

• research and development laboratories

Corporate Facilities

• Headquarters

• Technical/operations centers

• Divisional headquarters