South Dakota Biotech
State-level non-profit trade association (state affiliate of a national biotechnology organization) that supports development of the bioscience industry through advocacy, member services, funding programs, events, workforce development, and facilitation of university–industry partnerships and commercialization in South Dakota.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
South Dakota Biotech
110 S. Phillips Avenue, Suite 304, Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Services
Provides membership enrollment, member communications, networking opportunities, access to events, and member benefits programs.
Provides members access to negotiated supplier discounts and national purchasing programs for laboratory, office, and production supplies.
Operates grants and acceleration programs to help entrepreneurs with early-stage market validation, training, counseling, and access to seed capital and investor forums.
Hosts an annual biotech summit, mixers, breakfasts, webinars, and partner events that convene industry leaders, investors, and policymakers.
Facilitates internship programs, K–12 STEM grant awards, and disseminates workforce trend reports to address talent needs and education–industry alignment.
Provides membership enrollment, member communications, networking opportunities, access to events, and member benefits programs.
Provides members access to negotiated supplier discounts and national purchasing programs for laboratory, office, and production supplies.
Operates grants and acceleration programs to help entrepreneurs with early-stage market validation, training, counseling, and access to seed capital and investor forums.
Hosts an annual biotech summit, mixers, breakfasts, webinars, and partner events that convene industry leaders, investors, and policymakers.
Facilitates internship programs, K–12 STEM grant awards, and disseminates workforce trend reports to address talent needs and education–industry alignment.
Expertise Areas
- Advocacy and regulatory monitoring for biotechnology
- Member services and purchasing consortium management
- Startup acceleration and non-dilutive funding support
- Workforce development and STEM education
Key Technologies
- Gene editing (agricultural applications)
- Artificial intelligence and machine learning (data analytics)
- Monoclonal and polyclonal antibody therapeutics
- Diagnostic assays and biomarker profiling
News & Updates
Annual state biotech summit convening national, regional, and local thought leaders, including presentations on industry trends and policy.
Hosts and links to national and state bioscience economic and workforce reports to inform members and stakeholders.
Reported cumulative savings to members of over $43 million since 2017 through negotiated discounts and member programs.
Project BioTech Launchpad received the Distinguished Collaborator Award at the association's 2025 Summit and Annual Meeting.
Annual state biotech summit convening national, regional, and local thought leaders, including presentations on industry trends and policy.
Hosts and links to national and state bioscience economic and workforce reports to inform members and stakeholders.
Reported cumulative savings to members of over $43 million since 2017 through negotiated discounts and member programs.
Project BioTech Launchpad received the Distinguished Collaborator Award at the association's 2025 Summit and Annual Meeting.