Indiana: Home for Musculoskeletal Innovation

Why Indiana?

Indiana is uniquely positioned to serve as the epicenter of musculoskeletal healthcare innovation. The Indiana MSK Innovation Triangle describes a region of the state that is home to:

• Academic institutions with expertise in musculoskeletal health and engineering: Indiana University, Purdue University, University of Notre Dame, Ball State University, Marian University, and Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology.
• Respected research centers such as, the Regenstrief Institute and the Indiana Center for Musculoskeletal Health (ICMH).
• Major pharmaceutical, orthopedic, and device manufacturers including, Eli Lilly and Zimmer Biomet.
• The Orthopedic Capital of the World in Warsaw, Indiana.
• Heartland BioWorks, designated a Regional Technology and Innovation Hub by the U.S. Economic Development Administration.
• A thriving life sciences-based economy that made Indiana the largest exporter of life sciences products in the United States in 2024.
• A rapidly growing venture network, with a record-breaking $1.05 billion in venture activity in 2024.
• A booming global sports industry that’s estimated to expand to $100 billion by 2030.