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
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States, North America
Services
Membership Services
Provides membership enrollment, member communications, networking opportunities, access to events, and member benefits programs.
Purchasing and cost-savings programs
Provides members access to negotiated supplier discounts and national purchasing programs for laboratory, office, and production supplies.
Startup support and FAST Launch grants
Operates grants and acceleration programs to help entrepreneurs with early-stage market validation, training, counseling, and access to seed capital and investor forums.
Events, summit and investor-facing programs
Hosts an annual biotech summit, mixers, breakfasts, webinars, and partner events that convene industry leaders, investors, and policymakers.
Workforce and education programs
Facilitates internship programs, K–12 STEM grant awards, and disseminates workforce trend reports to address talent needs and education–industry alignment.
Membership Services
Provides membership enrollment, member communications, networking opportunities, access to events, and member benefits programs.
Purchasing and cost-savings programs
Provides members access to negotiated supplier discounts and national purchasing programs for laboratory, office, and production supplies.
Startup support and FAST Launch grants
Operates grants and acceleration programs to help entrepreneurs with early-stage market validation, training, counseling, and access to seed capital and investor forums.
Events, summit and investor-facing programs
Hosts an annual biotech summit, mixers, breakfasts, webinars, and partner events that convene industry leaders, investors, and policymakers.
Workforce and education programs
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