To improve the sustainable use of untapped agricultural, mineral, and human resources by providing incentives for industries in developing countries. Includes organization background, mission statement and contacts in Solna, Sweden.

Fosters partnerships between the global bio community, and companies and institutions in the southern USA. Based in Atlanta, Georgia.

Governmental intitiative established in 1999, for coordinating non-regulatory biotechnology issues and developing national strategy. Includes fact sheets, resources for community issues, education, collaborations and news from Canberra.

EAPB aims to contribute to the creation of a positive economical and political environment for development of biotechnological research in pharmaceutical companies. Includes events, related links, membership and contact details in Berlin, Germany.

Non-profit organisation, with members from chemical, food, pharmaceutical, diagnostics, forest and plant protection industries. Includes publications, economic statistics, location of centers around Finland, maintained in Helsinki.

HBA was established by Hungary's leading human biotechnology companies with the aim of promoting the development and representation of the Hungarian biotechnology sector. The Association's major objectives include obtaining support for the continued development of national life sciences and the commercialization of scientific achievements as well as representing both Hungary and its members at international exhibitions and conferences.

The Missouri Biotechnology Association is a nonprofit trade association dedicated to development and growth of the Missouri biotechnology and biomedical industry. By supporting basic research in the life sciences, development of a highly educated work force and providing a friendly environment for attracting and founding new business, the Missouri Biotechnology Association intends to make a significant impact on Missouri economic development.

Private, non-profit corporation developing the state's industry. Includes glossary, range of activities, and contacts for staff at Research Triangle Park.

The Southern California Biomedical Council (SCBC) is the trade association of the Greater Los Angeles Life Sciences industry. The mission of the SCBC is to promote and support the Life Sciences industry in the six counties of Greater Los Angeles for job creation and economic growth.

The Virginia Biotechnology Association (VaBIO) is the 200-member statewide non-profit organization that promotes the scientific and economic impact of the life sciences industry in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Nearly 160 biotechnology, pharmaceutical and medical device companies are based in Virginia, mainly clustered around universities in Blacksburg, Charlottesville, Richmond, Norfolk and Northern Virginia.