Comparing Innovation Spending: CRISPR Therapeutics AG and Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated

CRISPR's R&D spending surges 25,500% in a decade.

__timestampCRISPR Therapeutics AGLigand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
Wednesday, January 1, 2014151300012122000
Thursday, January 1, 20151257300013380000
Friday, January 1, 20164223800021221000
Sunday, January 1, 20176980000026887000
Monday, January 1, 201811377300027863000
Tuesday, January 1, 201917936200055908000
Wednesday, January 1, 202026694600059392000
Friday, January 1, 202143863300069012000
Saturday, January 1, 202246164500036082000
Sunday, January 1, 202338733200024537000
Monday, January 1, 2024320653000
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A Decade of Innovation: CRISPR Therapeutics vs. Ligand Pharmaceuticals

In the rapidly evolving biotech landscape, research and development (R&D) spending is a key indicator of a company's commitment to innovation. Over the past decade, CRISPR Therapeutics AG has significantly outpaced Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated in R&D investment. From 2014 to 2023, CRISPR Therapeutics increased its R&D expenses by an impressive 25,500%, peaking in 2022 with a 461 million USD investment. In contrast, Ligand Pharmaceuticals saw a more modest 102% increase, reaching its highest expenditure in 2021 with 69 million USD.

This stark difference highlights CRISPR Therapeutics' aggressive pursuit of cutting-edge gene-editing technologies, while Ligand Pharmaceuticals maintains a steady, albeit slower, pace in its R&D endeavors. As the biotech industry continues to grow, these spending patterns may offer insights into each company's future innovations and market positioning.

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Date published
17 Jan 2025