Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO)

World's Largest Biotech Trade Association

The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) is the world's largest trade association representing biotechnology companies, academic institutions, state biotechnology centers and related organizations across the U.S. and in more than 30 other nations. BIO members are involved in the research and development of innovative healthcare, agricultural, industrial and environmental biotechnology products.

BIO's corporate members range from entrepreneurial companies developing a first product to Fortune 500 multinationals. BIO also represents state and regional biotech associations, service providers to the industry and academic centers. Learn more

2022 AUTM and BIO Report Released at BIO International Convention
The Licensing of Academic Patents Contributed Up to $1.9 Trillion to the US Economy, Supported up to 6.5 Million Jobs in the last 25 Years
Read the 2022 Report
Read the 2017 Report
BIO One-on-One Partnering™ for Academics
Academics capture the greatest value by participating in BIO One-on-One Partnering™. It’s the most efficient way to do business without traveling all over the world, allowing academics the opportunity to access a multitude of companies and industry leaders for innovation and collaboration. 

BIO Executive Training Programs
BIO's Executive Training Programs support the activity that takes place at our partnering conferences each year by training individuals who are making the deals that drive this industry. 

Specialized Programming & Networking