Iowa Biotech Association
Since 1994, the Iowa Biotechnology Association (IowaBio) has been dedicated to promoting the interests and growth of the life sciences industries in Iowa. As a non-profit, membership-based organization, IowaBio represents companies across the state committed to advancing biotech in human and animal health, food and agriculture, biofuels, and the environment. Its mission is to elevate, support, advocate for, and connect Iowa's diverse biotechnology companies, ecosystem, and STEM talent pipeline, aiming for Iowa to become a premier location for biotech organizations.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
Iowa Biotech Association
Products
Laboratory casework and fume hood procurement
Contracted access to laboratory casework, fume hoods, countertops, and related installation and design services for laboratory build-outs, offered to members via a pre-bid contract.
Preferred distributor access for lab supplies and reagents
Member access to large life-science distributors offering broad catalogs of consumables, chemicals, instruments, and specialty life-science products with negotiated member pricing and dedicated customer support.
Courier and logistics contract for laboratory shipments
Member access to discounted parcel and freight services including next-day, multi-day, ground, international shipping, and temperature-controlled packaging options suitable for laboratory materials.
Laboratory casework and fume hood procurement
Contracted access to laboratory casework, fume hoods, countertops, and related installation and design services for laboratory build-outs, offered to members via a pre-bid contract.
Preferred distributor access for lab supplies and reagents
Member access to large life-science distributors offering broad catalogs of consumables, chemicals, instruments, and specialty life-science products with negotiated member pricing and dedicated customer support.
Courier and logistics contract for laboratory shipments
Member access to discounted parcel and freight services including next-day, multi-day, ground, international shipping, and temperature-controlled packaging options suitable for laboratory materials.
Services
Biovantage group purchasing program
Membership-based cooperative purchasing service that provides negotiated vendor contracts, discounts, and single-point vendor contact for lab supplies, office supplies, insurance, courier and facility services.
Legislative advocacy and session bill tracking
Ongoing advocacy services including development of legislative priorities, hosting legislative update calls, and delivering a session bill tracker to inform members of policy changes.
STEM programs and scholarship administration
Management of student scholarships, competition coordination, and workplace experience programs to develop STEM talent and support student participation in state and national competitions.
Member communications and events
Curated member communications (monthly newsletters, news distribution) and organization of networking events, conferences, and committee meetings to facilitate member connections.
Biovantage group purchasing program
Membership-based cooperative purchasing service that provides negotiated vendor contracts, discounts, and single-point vendor contact for lab supplies, office supplies, insurance, courier and facility services.
Legislative advocacy and session bill tracking
Ongoing advocacy services including development of legislative priorities, hosting legislative update calls, and delivering a session bill tracker to inform members of policy changes.
STEM programs and scholarship administration
Management of student scholarships, competition coordination, and workplace experience programs to develop STEM talent and support student participation in state and national competitions.
Member communications and events
Curated member communications (monthly newsletters, news distribution) and organization of networking events, conferences, and committee meetings to facilitate member connections.
Expertise Areas
- Advocacy and legislative affairs for biotech
- Group purchasing and procurement management
- STEM education and workforce development
- Member communications and stakeholder engagement
Key Technologies
- Purchasing analytics and procurement reporting
- Temperature-controlled courier packaging
- Calibration and validation services
- Laboratory casework and fume hood installation