International Supporters

ASEBIO

ASEBIO is the Spanish Bioindustry Association and we bring together companies, associations, foundations, universities, technology and research centres that undertake their activities either directly or indirectly related to biotechnology in Spain.

The Association has acted as a meeting and promotion platform for those organisations interested in the development of the national biotechnology scene since 1999. ASEBIO therefore works in close collaboration with regional, national and European governments together with all those social organisations interested in the use of biotechnology for improving the quality of life, the environment and the generation of skilled employment.

Email: secretariageneral@asebio.com  Website: www.asebio.com

BIO Deutschland

BIO Deutschland is the German biotechnology sector association and works closely with other biotech organizations in Europe and the USA in order to lobby for the interests of the sector in an internationally coordinated way. The Berlin-based association has currently over 290 members and is also very active in a broad range of events with the aim of providing biotechnology with a platform for discussion and interaction. It is run by a board of ten members consisting of CEOs and Managing Directors of biotechnology companies, as well as Directors of Bioregions.

Bio-M

The Greater Munich Area (Bavaria) is a leading biotechnology location in both Germany and Europe, with more than 250 companies and world-renowned research institutions. The core competence of Munich’s biotech sector is the development of novel, innovative drugs and diagnostics, especially in the field of personalised medicine. The not-for-profit networking agency BioM Biotech Cluster Development GmbH serves as a central point of contact and offers industry information, a company database, business partnering services, technology scouting & technology transfer activities and much more. Further information: www.bio-m.org

Canadian High Commission

The Commercial and Economic Division of the Canadian High Commission in London works with Canadian companies and research organisations that are seeking market opportunities, R&D collaborations or commercialisation partnerships in the UK. We also help UK organisations by matching sourcing needs with Canadian products and services and offer confidential advice to UK companies pursuing investment opportunities in Canada. W: www.london.gc.ca; E: ldn-td@international.gc.ca

Flanders Investment and Trade

Flanders Investment and Trade is a government development agency at the Belgian Embassy in London. We provide confidential expert advice on doing business on the European continent. Our services are tailored to your business needs and are free of charge. We can help you find the right location and get you in touch with the right specialist or partner. Flanders Investment and Trade will guide you through our tax incentives and available grants to maximise opportunity. Feel free to contact us on fitlondon@fitlondon.org  or +44 (0)207 307 77 10 regarding any query on doing business in Europe.

Sherbrooke Innopole

Sherbrooke Innopole is an economic development corporation whose mission is to ensure innovative, harmonious, and dynamic economic growth and development by promoting the development of companies created from Sherbrooke ingenuity and research, attracting new businesses, and supporting existing manufacturing firms in their expansion, innovation, and internationalization initiatives.

The Swiss Business Hub UK

The Swiss Business Hub UK is the official Swiss Trade & Investment promotion agency in the UK. It is one of 18 offices in the worldwide network of Switzerland Trade & Investment Promotion, headquartered in Zurich.The SBH UK offers services to small and medium-sized enterprises from Switzerland and Liechtenstein to help them launch and develop their business relations in the UK. Based at the Swiss Embassy in London, the SBH UK benefits from a widespread network of contacts, expert know-how in economic and technological fields. Through the support of the SBH UK Swiss SMEs can enjoy direct access to major players in the commercial, social, political, scientific and cultural fields. In July the Science & Technology Office at the Swiss Embassy together with the SBH UK supported the Zürich Life Science Day, a co-operation with One Nucleus at the House of Switzerland London 2012. For many years the Embassy has co-operated with One Nucleus in the framework of the BioWednesday event series. For further information please see: www.eda.admin.ch/london or www.osec.ch/en/country .

UBIFrance

Ubifrance, The French Agency for International Development, promotes trade between France and the rest of the world through a wide collection of specialised services. Helping French companies across a diverse range of sectors to identify potential partners, Ubifrance offers customised services for its clients.

Washington State

As an established centre for global health, life sciences technologies and world-class research institutions, Washington State leads the advancement of healthcare, biotech and science. Washington companies pioneer diagnostic initiatives, technologies, devices and research, changing the way the world lives. Washington’s global health and life sciences industry benefits from access to world-class non-profit organizations, companies and research institutions including the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, PATH, Washington Biotechnology and Biomedical Association, Washington Global Health Alliance and the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Centre. This industry collaboration provides a strong infrastructure to support companies through all stages ranging from research and development to commercialization. Many of the world greatest breakthroughs in health and science were conceived, researched and developed in Washington including the first FDA-approved cancer immunotherapy product, Provenge. Washington State Department of Commerce regularly bring delegations of top Washington State based companies to various events in Europe. Visit www.waexport.eu to find out more.