Partners in Canada

Life Science Association of Manitoba (LSAM) is the voice and organizational nucleus for the life science sector of Manitoba. Our mission is to provide leadership and support for the prosperous and sustainable development of the Manitoba Life Science industry. Our not-for-profit industry association is entirely member focused and represents Manitoba’s expanding life science sector. Our vision is for the Manitoba Life Science industry to realize local and global success in innovation and commercial advancement.

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BioNova represents the companies, universities, hospitals, research institutions, government agencies, suppliers and students working in Nova Scotia, Canada’s life sciences community. Nova Scotia is home to industrial and investigational strengths in pharmaceuticals/vaccines, medical technology, functional foods and nutraceuticals, bioproducts and bio IT. BioNova leads by advocating for enabling public policy, by connecting innovators and investors, and by promoting the province’s life sciences capabilities locally and throughout the world. http://www.bionova.ca

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BioAlberta is a private, not-for-profit industry association, representing BioAlberta's growing biotechnology sector. BioAlberta currently lists over 100 members, including producers, users and supporters of biotechnology activities in Alberta. On behalf of it's membership, BioAlberta promotes increased awareness and support for the growth of Alberta's biotechnology industry and biotech capabilities across all sectors.

BioAlberta is a member of the Biotech Accord, which includes other bioindustry development organizations, as well as the national bioindustry organization, BIOTECanada.

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LifeSciences British Columbia is a not-for-profit industry association for producers and users of biotechnology. On behalf of it's membership, LifeSciences British Columbia promotes and facilitates the development of a strong commercial biotechnology industry in BC.

LifeSciences British Columbia is an industry association operated largely by corporate members, who ensure that LifeSciences British Columbia is an effective advocate on issues affecting them. In turn, LifeSciences British Columbia  increases their ability to network and gather information on an international basis, and represents their views to the general public and government. An agent for change, LifeSciences British Columbia works to improve the climate in which the business of biotechnology is conducted in BC.

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BIOTECanada is the national organization dedicated to promoting a better understanding of biotechnology and the many ways it contributes to improving the quality of life of all Canadians. Biotechnology is broadly defined as the use of living organisms (plants, animals and microorganisms) to develop and improve products.

BIOTECanada represents Canadian health care, agricultural, food, research and other organizations that are involved in biotechnology. BIOTECanada also offers a range of services to its members.

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Partners in Australia

Queensland Clinical Trials Network Inc. (QCTN) is an Australian-based, independent, not-for-profit organisation. As a peak industry representative association, QCTN is an ‘umbrella organisation’ representing more than 100 organisations, including life sciences service providers and related entities serving the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, complementary medicines and medical devices industries. QCTN is a primary point of contact for international organisations seeking to undertake preclinical and clinical drug development in Australia, and is involved in organising trade missions, seminars, industry workshops, conferences, government advocacy, establishing and maintaining relationships with other industry groups around the world. QCTN is proud to be host of the Translational Research Excellence (TRX) Conferences held in Brisbane, Australia.

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AusBiotech, formerly the Australian Biotechnology Association, is the national body of companies and individuals dedicated to the development and prosperity of the Australian biotechnology industry. It is the peak body for the Australian Biotechnology industry, and provides a 'platform' which brings together all the relevant players involved in the Australian biosciences community. It's mission is to facilitate the commercialisation of Australian bioscience in the international marketplace.

AusBiotech aims : To encourage and facilitate the commercialisation of Australian biotechnology in the domestic and international marketplace.

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The BioMelbourne Network is the peak industry forum for leaders in the biotechnology industry in Victoria, Australia.The Network is a unique "Industry Development and International Promotions Agency" that focuses on connecting biotechnology R&D, business and government together, on a local and international basis.

Geared to industry development, it builds global partnership alliances that continue to strengthen Victoria's position in the global value chain and maintain Melbourne's leading position in the Asia Pacific region.

BioMelbourne Network promotes the Melbourne biotechnology industry internationally and connects industry leaders and decision makers through a range of activities including trade missions, seminars, forums and workshops.

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Partners in Europe

EuropaBio is the European Association for Bioindustries and was created in 1996 to provide a voice for the biotechnology industry at the European level. Our mission is to promote an innovative and dynamic biotechnology-based industry in Europe.

EuropaBio has 62 corporate and 7 associate members operating worldwide, 2 Bioregions and 21 national biotechnology associations representing some 1800 small and medium sized enterprises. Members of EuropaBio are involved in research, development, testing, manufacturing and commercialization of biotechnology products and processes. Our corporate members have a wide range of activities- human and animal health care, diagnostics, bio-informatics, chemicals, crop protection, agriculture, food and environmental products and services.

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Medicon Valley Alliance (MVA) is the cluster organisation for the Danish-Swedish life science cluster Medicon Valley. MVA carries out initiatives on behalf of the region’s life science community in order to create new research and business opportunities. MVA has 300 members representing pharma, biotech and medtech companies, CRO’s and CMO’s, universities, science parks, investors, business service providers and public organisations.

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France Biotech is the French biotechnology association and the industry representative.

Founded in 1997, France Biotech is a professional association of entrepreneurs in Life Sciences and their partners (investors, law firms, consulting, audit, accountancy, recruitment, venture capital, business angels). Its members, located throughout France, belongs to all sectors of the Life Sciences Economy (Biotech, Diagnostics, MedTech, Bioenergy,services). Some names like, Cellectis, Carmat, Deinove, Sanofi, Bioalliance, Exonhit, LFB, and many others ... United in France Biotech, their leaders are fighting to impose a new business model, to support the creation of business and jobs, while sharing the fruits of growth.

Chaired by André Choulika, France Biotech has been acting for thirteen years with the government, economic decision makers and the media. France Biotech is also working with the CSI for the creation of a specific Status in France JEI 'Young Enterprise Innovante" created in 2004 in France.

Its mission is to help to position France and Europe as leaders in the life science industry. France Biotech is working on the four key success factors for a strong biotechnology industry:

• Improving dynamics and funding in academic R&D
• Ensuring a fluid financing chain for young biotechnology companies
• Working on the managerial environment
• Improving the public perception of biotechnology

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As the sector association of the biotechnology industry, BIO Deutschland has set itself the objective of supporting and promoting the development of an innovative economic sector based on modern biosciences. The Berlin-based association currently has over 285 members. It is run by a board of ten members consisting of CEOs and managing directors of biotechnology companies, as well as directors of BioRegions. This committee comprehensively represents the various fields in the sector.

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As a pioneer among organizations within Central and Eastern European region, the Hungarian Biotechnology Association was established by Hungary's leading life sciences companies in 2003. The main objective of the organization is to create an alliance that unites the voices and interests of companies, researchers, academic institutions and related organizations to provide them with shared services, advocacy, and help in the field of life sciences. The organization also aims at improving and shaping the public understanding of biotechnology, promoting the safe and ethical use of biotechnological innovations, and educating the future generation of biotech managers.

Members include various life sciences companies engaged in e.g. target identification/validation, stem cell research, combinatorial chemistry, genomics, pharmacogenomics, proteomics, biocompatible materials and gene therapy, law and consultant firms, and non-profit organizations.

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Niaba is the Netherlands' Biotech Industry Association. With more than 60 members it represents the majority of the Dutch biotechnological companies and related organisations in human and animal healthcare, food, feed, agriculture and environment. Among its members are not only large multinationals companies such as Unilever and Akzo Nobel, but also small biotechnological companies, major research institutes and associations in related sectors. Niaba is active in the fields of lobbying and advising governments, but also on issues such as research and development. Furthermore Niaba focuses on communication with the general public on biotechnology.

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APBio was created in 1998 by two biotechnology companies: BIOTECNOL and STAB. This national association is part of the EUROPEAN BIOINDUTRIES ASSOCIATION, to which belong 14 national associations in a total of 600 associated companies. EuropaBio establishes the connection between the members, gathering and distributing information, organizing seminars and conferences about subjects of interest and supporting many other initiatives related to Biotechnology (publics' opinion inquiries, promotion and sensitization to these new techniques). EUROPABIO has the same objective as APBio and other national associations but it's actions operate at an European level, using the strength of their associates to influence the legislative power in order to create a favorable atmosphere for the development of Biotechnology.

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The European Federation of Biotechnology (EFB) was established by European scientists in 1978. The objective of EFB is to promote safe and ethically acceptable biotechnology for the better use of Nature's resources. EFB also wishes to expand collaborations between academic and industrial researchers throughout Europe to increase competencies, strengthen education, promote innovation and increase the benefits of biotechnological research to society at large. Every second year, EFB holds a European Congress on Biotechnology, which typically attracts more than a thousand people.

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The Spanish Bioindustry Association (ASEBIO) brings together companies, associations, foundations, universities, technology and research centers that undertake their activities either directly or indirectly related to biotechnology in Spain. ASEBIO has acted as a meeting and promotion platform for those organizations interested in the development of the national biotechnology field since 1999. ASEBIO therefore works in close collaboration with regional, national and European governments together with all those social organizations interested in the use of biotechnology for improving the quality of life, the environment and the generation of skilled employment.

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Swiss Biotech Association (SBA) was founded in March 1998. Today more than 210 companies represent the national association. SBA is the industry association of small and medium-sized enterprises active in all areas of biotechnology as well as a highly respected networking platform for the multinational companies active in the sector. The membership is open to companies of various size concerned with different aspects of modern biotechnology such as R&D, production, marketing and sales, finance, services and consulting. Activities of member companies span different sectors of biotechnology including (bio-) pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, agriculture, food, environmental biotechnology, nanotech, nutrition, marine-oriented research and specialty chemicals.

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The BioIndustry Association (BIA) is the trade association for innovative enterprises in the UK's bioscience sector. Established in 1989, our mission is to encourage and promote a thriving, financially sound sector of the UK economy, built upon developments across the biosciences. We seek to create economic growth, increase employment opportunities, and expand the skills base. In all there are more than 550 bioscience companies operating in the UK, employing over 40,000 people. From this growing base, we have attracted over 350 members, the majority of which are involved in realising the human health benefits that science promises. Our UK headquarters are in central London but we also have an office in Edinburgh serving the interests of our 85 Scottish members.

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Established in 1997, and formerly known as ERBI, One Nucleus is a not-for-profit, membership organisation owned by its members and located in Cambridge and London – the centre of Europe’s leading life science and healthcare cluster. More than 500 members include pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device and diagnostic companies and associated technical and commercial service providers. One Nucleus’s mission is to maximise the global competitiveness of our members. For our science and technology-based members, that means being global leaders in the research, development and commercialisation of healthcare innovations that radically improve the quality of people’s lives around the world. For our business and professional services members, it means delivering exceptional services that significantly enhance the business performance of their clients.

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Partners in Asia

Indian Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (IVCA) is the oldest, most influential and largest member-based national organization of its kind. It represents venture capital and private equity firms to promote the industry within India. It seeks to create a more favorable environment for equity investment and entrepreneurship. It is an influential forum representing the industry to governmental bodies and public authorities.

IVCA members include leading venture capital and private equity firms, institutional investors, banks, corporate advisers, accountants, lawyers and other service providers to the venture capital and private equity industry. These firms provide capital for seed ventures, early stage companies, later-stage expansion and growth finance for management buyouts/ buy-ins.

IVCA?s purpose is to support the examination and discussion of management and investment issues in private equity and venture capital in India. It aims to support entrepreneurial activity and innovation as well as the development and maintenance of a private equity and venture capital industry that provides equity finance. It helps establish high standards of ethics, business conduct and professional competence. IVCA also serves as a powerful platform for investment funds to interact with each other.

The Association stimulates the promotion, research and analysis of private equity and venture capital in India, and facilitates contact with policy makers, research institutions, universities, trade associations and other relevant organizations. IVCA collects, circulates and disseminates commercial statistics and information related to the venture capital industry.

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Partners in South America

BIOMINAS Brasil is a non profit private institution, created in 1990, devoted to the development of the biotech sector in Brazil. BIOMINAS acts on the generation and development of new businesses and on the support of the biotech sector. These actions have contributed to the creation, in the last years, of more than 30 companies in Minas Gerais and to the recognition of the state as the most important biotechnology cluster in South American.

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