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BIOtech Now
BIO SmartBrief | Sep 03, 2010
BIOtech Now is the first in a number of new products from BIO intended to enhance our communications with the biotech community -- not only with our members, but with other stakeholders as well. This monthly e-newsletter, combined with its website, serves as our flagship in that effort. BIOtech Now will offer original content that emphasizes the business needs of the industry; highlight BIO's advocacy efforts; and provide a portal to all BIO activities and events. Most importantly, it will spotlight for those outside the industry the value of biotechnology. Sign up for the monthly BIOtech Now e-newsletter.
Feeling the pinch in today's market hurts
BIO SmartBrief | Sep 02, 2010
Let BIO ease your pain with BIO Business Solutions, BIO's cost-savings program, which provides products and services specific to the life sciences industry at discounted prices and other benefits. Participation is free to members of BIO and 38 state/regional biotech associations, and more than 2,100 companies currently use BIO Business Solutions. See how BIO Business Solutions can help your bottom line. Get more information about the 15 money-saving opportunities here.
Presentations from more than 130 companies at the BIO Investor Forum
BIO SmartBrief | Sep 01, 2010
New in 2010: Pre-emerging companies will be featured in a "discovery track" at the BIO Investor Forum, Oct. 5 and 6 in San Francisco. The conference is a national investor forum exploring investment trends and opportunities in life sciences. Hear presentations from more than 130 early- and late-stage private and emerging public companies you won't see at other investor conferences. Meet one-on-one with new and current investors, analysts and partnering companies. Gain insights from expert physicians, analysts and company scientific officers at candid therapeutic and business panels. Visit the BIO Investor Forum website for more information or to apply to present.
India is the place. Now is the time.
BIO SmartBrief | Aug 31, 2010
India is the world's fastest-growing biotech hub. At the BIO India International Partnering Conference Sept. 21 and 22 in Hyderabad, India, you can meet with potential partners you won't see anywhere else. In one-on-one partnering meetings and company presentations you'll meet companies seeking to partner on discovery and development deals as well as suppliers who can provide high-quality contract research, manufacturing and clinical trials support. The world's top bio/pharma companies will be establishing strategic relationships at BIO India. Your ideal partner may be snatched up if you're not there. Registration and partnering now open.
Grant-funding opportunities
BIO SmartBrief | Aug 30, 2010
In this tough funding climate, biotech companies must be even more diligent at looking for new sources of capital. BIO has partnered with FreeMind Group, a firm specializing in raising funds from government agencies through grants and contracts. In 2008, FreeMind Group assisted companies in winning more than $300 million in grants and contracts for its clients, including small, midsize and large life sciences companies. As a BIO member, your company can take advantage of FreeMind's grant identification and application assistance at a discounted rate of 20% off upfront fees. Learn more.
The industry's leading West Coast investor forum
BIO SmartBrief | Aug 27, 2010
New in 2010: Pre-emerging companies will be featured in a "discovery track" at the BIO Investor Forum, Oct. 5 and 6 in San Francisco. The conference is a national investor forum exploring investment trends and opportunities in life sciences. Hear presentations from more than 130 early- and late-stage private and emerging public companies you won't see at other investor conferences. Meet one-on-one with new and current investors, analysts and partnering companies. Gain insights from expert physicians, analysts and company scientific officers at candid therapeutic and business panels. Visit the BIO Investor Forum website for more information or to apply to present.
Special BIO India delegation tour
BIO SmartBrief | Aug 26, 2010
Maximize the return on your investment. BIO is offering a special "immersion course" tour of India's biopharma industry before and after the BIO India International Partnering Conference, Sept. 21 and 22 in Hyderabad. Our delegation will be visiting companies that have executed deals with U.S. and European entities, and ones conducting discovery research, contract research and manufacturing. As you look to guide your company's future growth with alliances in this critical emerging market, there is no substitute for gaining firsthand knowledge of India's biotech and pharmaceutical infrastructure. Space is limited. Get more info on BIO India and the tour.
2011 BIO International Convention Call for Session Proposals
BIO SmartBrief | Aug 25, 2010
The 2011 BIO International Convention Call for Session Proposals officially opens Sept. 1 and will close on Sept. 22! BIO will host 125-plus breakout sessions along 15 educational tracks in Washington, D.C., and we encourage you to share your extensive knowledge by becoming a speaker today. BIO welcomes session proposals from biotechnology industry experts, policy leaders, analysts, academics and other thought leaders. The program covers a wide variety of relevant topics, including health care, the environment, food and agriculture, industrial and other areas that are pertinent to the biotechnology industry. Learn more about submitting a session proposal.
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