Membership is open to all organisations that are committed to advancing the biotech and life science industries in the UK. Our membership also includes academic, research, and philanthropic organisations, as well as service providers to the biotech and life sciences sector. Together, we create an ecosystem for innovative life sciences and biotech in the UK.
The BIA is a leading membership organisation for the UK biotech and life sciences sector. With over 600 member companies, from start-ups to big pharma, the BIA offers a unique opportunity to influence policymakers, connect with industry leaders and save money on business solutions.
- Influence: The BIA works closely with government to develop policies that support the growth of the UK biotech and life sciences sector. BIA membership offers a direct line to policymakers, ensuring that your voice is heard on the issues that matter most.
- Connect: BIA members have access to a vast network of industry leaders and experts, from start-ups to big pharma. We host a variety of events and conferences that provide opportunities for members to connect with peers and share ideas.
- Save: BIA members save money through the BIA Business Solutions Purchasing Programme. The programme offers discounts on a wide range of products and services, including lab supplies, office equipment, and more.
Whether you're a new or existing member, the BIA membership can help your company grow.
Learn more about each membership type and the benefits of belonging to the BIA by clicking on the tabs below:
Corporate
This membership is for established life science companies with annual sales of £2 million or more, involved in the development or application of biotechnology products, processes or enabling technologies.
Corporate members have access to all of the benefits of BIA membership, including:
- Influence policy makers
- Connect with industry leaders
- Save money on business solutions.
Emerging corporate
This membership is for the smallest emerging companies involved in the development and application of biotechnology products, processes, and enabling services. Emerging Corporate membership is for life science companies that have raised less than £5 million and have under £2 million in sales.
International
This membership is for life science companies that operate outside of the UK, do not have a presence in the UK, or are looking to understand our environment better. International members also have access to all of the benefits of BIA membership.
Associate
This membership is for organisations and individuals that provide services to and actively support the biotech and life sciences sector.
Associate members include accounting firms, banks, communications and PR firms, consultants, financial services providers, law firms, patent attorneys, and recruiters.
Network
Are you an institution or charity wanting to establish links with the BIA, and your life sciences involvement is on a not-for-profit basis? This is the membership category for you.
Network members include academic and research institutions, philanthropic entities, health advocacy groups, government agencies, economic development groups and overseas trade associations.
Do you have any questions about our membership?
Please get in touch with:
George Caterer
What does your role at BIA involve?
George works to grow the BIA as an organisation, engaging with new innovative companies, supporting new sectors and expanding our reach throughout the UK. George is also responsible for working with the current members to ensure they are fully engaged and making the most of BIA membership! This includes working closely with our start-up community, helping them to utilise the BIA network on their commercialisation journey.
Previous experience & achievements
His previous experience has been a slightly meandering path. After completing an MSci in Zoology at University College London, George started work for a small biotech in Hertfordshire before becoming an editor for a portfolio of journals within the Springer Nature Group, eventually moving on to become an Ecology Consultant. Now back in the biotechnology sector, he enjoys working on the commercial side of the sector and supporting all of the scientific work he can just about understand!
If you could invite any scientist or entrepreneur to dinner, who would it be and why?
It would have to be Doc. Brown… just imagine what else he has seen.
Ekin Ece Erkan
What does your role at BIA involve?
Ekin works with the current members and engages with new companies to help grow the BIA community and sustain a healthy life sciences ecosystem in the UK.
Previous experience & achievements
After studying molecular biology and genetics for 8 years, including M.Sc., Ekin decided to get into entrepreneurship and ran her own company for 5 years. Getting bored of working alone and missing being involved in science, Ekin was fortunate enough to join the BIA.
If you could invite any scientist or entrepreneur to dinner, who would it be and why?
Gregor Mendel, who identified the basics of genetic mechanisms using only pea shots. Laying the foundation of biological sciences without technology and any preliminary knowledge is just beyond my imagination.
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