March 5, 2026
This piece is sponsored by South Dakota Biotech.
South Dakota Biotech marks two decades of innovation meeting economic development in 2026 – with plenty of reasons to be optimistic for the industry’s future.
“The biotech industry is resilient,” said Joni Ekstrum, executive director of South Dakota Biotech, state affiliate of industry organization BIO.
“We’re seeing companies continue to move forward and organizations continue to invest in research, and it’s our goal to help position South Dakota as a location of choice and to help foster the best environment for businesses already located here.”
South Dakota Biotech will mark its 20th anniversary serving the state this year.
“A lot has changed in that time,” Ekstrum said. “Twenty years ago, biotech was in its earliest stages in our state. It’s still a relatively new industry, but it’s…
