Florida's biotechnology sector is supported by many industry and economic development organizations. Some of those business associations, academia/science groups, government units, information providers and public-private partnerships are listed here:
BIO (Biotechnology Industry Organization): www.bio.org BIO represents more than 1,000 biotechnology companies, academic institutions, state biotech centers and related organizations who research and develop health care, agricultural, industrial and environmental biotechnology products, in the U.S. and elsewhere.
BioFlorida Inc.: www.bioflorida.com BioFlorida is an organization of life sciences professionals representing business, academia and government that was formed to encourage the development biotechnology and life sciences companies through legislative and communication initiatives.
BioSpace:www.biospace.com BioSpace is globally recognized as the leading provider of web-based resources and information to the life science industry. With a well-established site infrastructure and loyal online audience of over 1 million unique monthly visitors, BioSpace.com offers an unparalleled distribution channel for recruitment, investment, product, event, and other life science industry messages.
BioWorld:www.bioworld.com BioWorld provides news and information to the industry.
Enterprise Florida Inc.: eflorida.com Enterprise Florida, a public-private partnership, is the state's principal economic development organization, promoting bioscience through a multimedia marketing campaign and by participating in various conventions and other events around the globe.
Florida Biomedical Society: www.florida-biomed-society.org The Florida Biomedical Society encourages the exchange of ideas and information among biomedical professionals and promotes the use of biomedical technologies to better serve the medical community and promote quality patient care.
Florida High Tech Corridor Council: www.floridahightech.com The Florida High Tech Corridor Council is a partnership among the University of Central Florida, the University of South Florida, high-tech companies and economic developers to promote high-tech growth from coast-to-coast across mid-Florida.
Florida Medical Manufacturing Consortium: www.flamedmfg.org Florida Medical Manufacturing Consortium goals are to further the interests of Florida medical manufacturers by providing opportunities for members to assist one another, interface with academic institutions and promote their mutual interests.
Florida Research Consortium: www.floridaresearch.org The Florida Research Consortium is a partnership between Florida's universities and the business community focused on enhancing progressive research programs in the state's public and private universities.
International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering: www.ispe.org The International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering is a global nonprofit organization that provides education, training, and technical publications to pharmaceutical manufacturing professionals.
Medical Device Manufacturers Association:www.medicaldevices.org/public The Medical Device Manufacturers Association is a national trade association that represents independent manufacturers of medical devices, diagnostic products and health care information systems.
Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America: www.phrma.org The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America represents leading U.S. research-based pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies and advocates for public policies that encourage discovery of new medicines.
Tampa Bay Partnership: www.tampabay.org The Tampa Bay Partnership, the region's economic development organization, markets Tampa Bay nationally and internationally, conducts regional research and coordinates efforts to influence business and government issues that impact economic growth and development.
Tampa Bay Technology Forum: www.tbtf.org The Tampa Bay Technology Forum is a trade association dedicated to growing Tampa Bay's technology businesses and promoting the region as a center of entrepreneurship and innovation.
