Biotechnology Innovation Organization
BIO is the world's largest advocacy organization representing biotechnology companies, research institutions, and related organizations across the U.S. and internationally. It promotes innovation, hosts major industry events like the BIO International Convention, and advocates for policies that support biotech development and public health. BIO serves various sectors including health, agriculture, and environment, and provides resources, networking, and cost-saving programs for its members. It also offers a broad range of educational courses and training programs for industry professionals and entrepreneurs, emphasizing innovation, access to medicines, biomanufacturing, biopharma business acumen, cell therapy, cGMP, clinical development, and commercialization.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
large (251-1000)
Biotechnology Innovation Organization
1201 New York Avenue NW, Suite 1300, Washington, DC 20005
Products
BIO Business Solutions
A cost savings program offering discounts on lab supplies, equipment, and services for biotechnology companies.
BIO One-on-One Partnering
A system that facilitates meetings between biotech companies, investors, and other stakeholders during events like JPM Week.
BIO PAC
A non-partisan fund supporting candidates who align with biotechnology industry priorities.
Advocacy and Policy
Efforts to influence policy and regulations that support biotechnology innovation and development.
BIO Early-Stage Resources Hub
A platform providing resources and insights for early-stage biotech companies to save money and stay informed.
Patient Advocacy & Alliances
Initiatives to collaborate with patient organizations to enhance treatment discovery and delivery.
BIO Business Solutions
A cost savings program offering discounts on lab supplies, equipment, and services for biotechnology companies.
BIO One-on-One Partnering
A system that facilitates meetings between biotech companies, investors, and other stakeholders during events like JPM Week.
BIO PAC
A non-partisan fund supporting candidates who align with biotechnology industry priorities.
Advocacy and Policy
Efforts to influence policy and regulations that support biotechnology innovation and development.
BIO Early-Stage Resources Hub
A platform providing resources and insights for early-stage biotech companies to save money and stay informed.
Patient Advocacy & Alliances
Initiatives to collaborate with patient organizations to enhance treatment discovery and delivery.
Services
Coordinated industry advocacy, preparation and filing of amicus briefs and regulatory comments, and engagement with policymakers to advance biotechnology-related policy positions.
Organization of global conferences and investor/partnering events that include structured one-on-one meetings, presentations, and networking to support business development and collaboration.
Digital matchmaking and meeting-scheduling platform integrated with events to arrange high-volume structured meetings between companies, investors, and potential partners.
Negotiated discount and supplier programs that provide procurement savings across laboratory supplies, insurance, logistics, and professional services for members.
On-demand and live courses and certificate programs covering topics such as clinical development (Phases I–IV), cGMP and biomanufacturing, CMC, cell therapy, diagnostics development and regulatory pathways, commercialization readiness, and business development.
Curated templates, expert office hours, and guidance covering regulatory communications, business continuity, tax credits, grant writing, and access to anonymized benchmark data for startups.
Coordinated industry advocacy, preparation and filing of amicus briefs and regulatory comments, and engagement with policymakers to advance biotechnology-related policy positions.
Organization of global conferences and investor/partnering events that include structured one-on-one meetings, presentations, and networking to support business development and collaboration.
Digital matchmaking and meeting-scheduling platform integrated with events to arrange high-volume structured meetings between companies, investors, and potential partners.
Negotiated discount and supplier programs that provide procurement savings across laboratory supplies, insurance, logistics, and professional services for members.
On-demand and live courses and certificate programs covering topics such as clinical development (Phases I–IV), cGMP and biomanufacturing, CMC, cell therapy, diagnostics development and regulatory pathways, commercialization readiness, and business development.
Curated templates, expert office hours, and guidance covering regulatory communications, business continuity, tax credits, grant writing, and access to anonymized benchmark data for startups.
Expertise Areas
- Policy advocacy and regulatory affairs for biotechnology
- Industry events, partnering, and deal facilitation
- Professional education and workforce development in life sciences
- Clinical development principles and trial design training
Key Technologies
- Learning management systems (LMS) and online course delivery
- Digital partnering and matchmaking platforms
- Webinar and virtual event platforms
- Interactive mapping and data visualization tools
News & Updates
An upcoming BIO event in Basel, Switzerland, on April 7-9, 2025.
A biotech event scheduled for July 23-27, 2025, in Taipei, Taiwan.
A biotech partnering event in San Francisco, CA, on January 12-15, 2026.
An industry-leading conference in Miami, FL, on March 2-3, 2026.
A news article about a mother advocating for newborn screening reform.
Senators introduce a bipartisan bill to protect new medicines for rare diseases.
An upcoming BIO event in Basel, Switzerland, on April 7-9, 2025.
A biotech event scheduled for July 23-27, 2025, in Taipei, Taiwan.
A biotech partnering event in San Francisco, CA, on January 12-15, 2026.
An industry-leading conference in Miami, FL, on March 2-3, 2026.
A news article about a mother advocating for newborn screening reform.
Senators introduce a bipartisan bill to protect new medicines for rare diseases.