# Biotechnology and pharmaceutical development in Lazio > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/biotechnology-and-pharmaceutical-development-in-lazio > Updated: 2026-10-07T17:28:30.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2. The Lazio region is expanding its biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors through new financial initiatives and industrial development strategies. In September 2026, Primo Capital launched the Primo Biotech Lazio fund, supported by Lazio Innova and Fondazione ENPAM. This venture capital fund, part of the LAZIO Venture 2 program, aims to transition scientific research into commercial businesses by leveraging the region’s existing life sciences ecosystem. By October 2026, regional efforts to strengthen the life sciences sector included the ‘Filiere Tecnologiche’ initiative. This 55 million euro fund, supported by the FESR Lazio 2021-2027 program, focuses on experimental development projects and collaborations between research centers, large corporations, and small to medium-sized enterprises. The region’s pharmaceutical industry has become a significant economic driver, with 2024 exports reaching approximately 15 billion euros. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-07: Lazio strengthens European pharmaceutical and biotech role Lazio is expanding its role in the European life sciences sector, supported by 15 billion euros in pharmaceutical exports and a new 55 million euro fund for technological innovation and industrial supply chains 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lazio-strengthens-european-pharmaceutical-and-biotech-role ### 2026-09-23: Primo Capital launches biotech venture capital fund in Lazio Primo Capital has launched Primo Biotech Lazio, a venture capital fund supported by Lazio Innova and Fondazione ENPAM to transform regional biotechnology research into scalable businesses. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/primo-capital-launches-biotech-venture-capital-fund-in-lazio --- Cite as: Biotechnology and pharmaceutical development in Lazio. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/biotechnology-and-pharmaceutical-development-in-lazio