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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Partners in Europe

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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The European Association of Pharma Biotechnology (EAPB) is a professional association dedicated to the advancement of biotechnology in pharmaceutical sciences, specifically as applied to medicinal drugs, industrial materials, processes, products and their associated issues. Its members constitute specialists employed in industry, government and university laboratories, biotech companies and scientific organisations. Members are scientists (individual membership), companies, departments of companies and organisations from academia (corporate membership), but also industry, especially pharmaceutical industry and related sciences involved in pharma biotechnology.

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Set up in October 1986 within the Italian Federation of the Chemical Industry (Federchimica), Assobiotec is the Italian Association for the Development of Biotechnology, representing more than 120 companies and science & technology parks operating in Italy and involved in various biotech-related fields: pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, agro-food, fine chemicals, environment, processing industry and equipment. They include emerging biotech companies and small to medium enterprises, as well as the biotech divisions of large organisations. Assobiotec provides entrepreneurial support to Italian and EU biotech developments and is the landmark for Italian companies involved in production and marketing of products derived from biotech applications.

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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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SwedenBIO is the national organization working for the benefit of the entire life science industry in Sweden. SwedenBIO is a member driven, private, non-profit organization. The main objective is to improve and maintain industry conditions which will support prosperous growth and business development among our, today, close to 200 member companies. Our members are active in all sectors ranging from pharmaceuticals, biotech, medtech to diagnostics. Our mission is to create visibility and interest for the Swedish life science industry and thereby support a successful life science industry. A successful industry can heal and help those patients still suffering from unmet medical needs. A successful industry creates jobs and welfare and creates opportunities for a healthier and brighter future. 2012 SwedenBIO celebrate its 10 years anniversary.

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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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Biopartner.co.uk is a United Kingdom Accredited Trade Organisation facilitating international partnering for trade, investment and collaborations for Life Sciences companies and institutions across the UK. BioPartner supports SMEs and startups in the UK, and signposts government Commercial Officers and Bionetworking organisations worldwide to UK expertise. Biopartner.co.uk organises international biopartnering events, projects and missions, operating both independently and in partnership with the UK government. For conferences such as BioPartnering North America, BioPartner coordinates the UK presence and disseminates tradeshow access grants to help UK-based SMEs exhibit their services and products.

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Partners in South America