Virginia Biotechnology Association
VirginiaBio is dedicated to promoting the scientific and economic impact of the biotechnology industry in Virginia. It aims to foster a Virginia life sciences ecosystem recognized for its innovation, success, and contributions to health. The organization supports industry growth through networks, advocacy, capital investment, talent development, and leadership. VirginiaBio also emphasizes education, workforce development, and public policy to strengthen the bioscience sector in Virginia.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
Virginia Biotechnology Association
Richmond, Virginia, United States, North America
Products
Virginia Bio-Connect (member resource portal)
A web-based portal that lists regional life-science assets, events, jobs and resources to support company discovery and workforce connections.
Virginia Bio-Connect (member resource portal)
A web-based portal that lists regional life-science assets, events, jobs and resources to support company discovery and workforce connections.
Services
Policy advocacy and government relations
Engages with state and federal policymakers, develops policy positions, organizes member advocacy activities and coordinates participation in national advocacy events.
Events, conferences, forums and pitch programs
Produces industry conferences, regional forums, pitch competitions and networking sessions to connect companies, investors, academia and policymakers in virtual, hybrid and in-person formats.
Workforce pipeline programs and internships (foundation-led)
Administers programs that place students in experiential internships, funds bioscience camp scholarships, and aligns education and training with employer needs.
Membership services and negotiated purchasing programs
Provides member benefits, access to curated resources, and affiliation with an industry purchasing program to secure vendor discounts and reduce organizational costs; reports aggregate member savings.
Digital member portal and ecosystem directory
Operates a cloud-hosted portal to aggregate regional life-science assets, job and event listings, and resource libraries for members and external users.
Industry news, newsletters and member communications
Curates and publishes industry news, CEO letters and organizational updates; solicits member input and communicates policy, funding and ecosystem developments.
Policy advocacy and government relations
Engages with state and federal policymakers, develops policy positions, organizes member advocacy activities and coordinates participation in national advocacy events.
Events, conferences, forums and pitch programs
Produces industry conferences, regional forums, pitch competitions and networking sessions to connect companies, investors, academia and policymakers in virtual, hybrid and in-person formats.
Workforce pipeline programs and internships (foundation-led)
Administers programs that place students in experiential internships, funds bioscience camp scholarships, and aligns education and training with employer needs.
Membership services and negotiated purchasing programs
Provides member benefits, access to curated resources, and affiliation with an industry purchasing program to secure vendor discounts and reduce organizational costs; reports aggregate member savings.
Digital member portal and ecosystem directory
Operates a cloud-hosted portal to aggregate regional life-science assets, job and event listings, and resource libraries for members and external users.
Industry news, newsletters and member communications
Curates and publishes industry news, CEO letters and organizational updates; solicits member input and communicates policy, funding and ecosystem developments.
Expertise Areas
- Policy advocacy and government relations
- Event programming and regional convening (virtual, hybrid, in-person)
- Workforce development and internship placement
- Membership services and negotiated purchasing programs
Key Technologies
- Cloud-based member portals
- Webinar and virtual event platforms
- Event registration and management systems
- Email newsletter and mailing systems