The Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center of Bucks County is planning to add a new laboratory and office building on a lot across from its Doylestown campus, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal.
The 2.85-acre vacant property is owned by the Fred Beans Automotive Group and previously housed a swimming pool construction company.
The Bucks County Industrial Development Authority recently received a $150,000 state grant through the PA SITES program to fund engineering costs for a feasibility study on the potential expansion.
While the details are still being developed, the proposed building will most likely range between 30,000 and 35,000 square feet and could support various life sciences uses.
“We’re a big believer in the Doylestown biotech corridor,” said Lou Kassa, CEO of the Pennsylvania Biotech Center. “While the industry currently is in a slowdown, we still see great possibilities ahead.”
The Pennsylvania Biotech Center, which also operates B+labs at the Cira Centre in University City, has about 100 members at its Bucks County campus, which includes 58 companies and four nonprofits.
Read more about the Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center’s proposed expansion in Doylestown in the Philadelphia Business Journal.
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Editor’s Note: This post was originally published on BUCKSCO Today in October 2025.
