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The Austrian Biotech Industry (ABI) has as its ambition, to give the public as well as policy makers an understanding of the potential and the requirements of biotechnology. Membership of this special interest group domiciled in the Federation of the chemical industry of Austria comprises well-established companies working in the field of biotechnology as well as young start-up companies. ABI represents about 95% of the Austrian value creation of biotech activities.

The Belgian Association for Bioindustries represents the companies and professionals involved in research, development, testing, production or marketing of biotechnology applications, as well as those servicing the biotechnology community. We stimulate, promote and defend biotechnological innovation and entrepreneurship as an essential factor of economic growth, of more and better employment and of an expanded science and skills base.

DANSK BIOTEK is an active organisation which is in a continuous dialogue with the Danish authorities and who is recognised as an authority regarding biotechnology in the public debate. DANSK BIOTEK has furthermore taken steps to increase the public knowledge about modern biotechnology. The organisation publishes books and articles, participates in the public debate and teaches in biotech research conditions, genetic modification, ethical matters etc.

Estonian Biotechnology Association (EBio) was founded in 2003 by 15 biotechnology companies and organizations. Currently, EBio joins 20 members, both enterprises as well as research institutions. More information on our members can be found here. The purpose of EBio is to represent the Estonian biotechnology sector both outside the sector as outside Estonia, and to support the development of the sector.

Finnish Bioindustries FIB is Finland's biotechnology industry association, established in 1997. It is a private, independent non-profit organisation. Member companies represent all life science areas, from health care and functional food to biomaterials. In addition industry organisations such as Chemical Industry Federation, Pharma Industry Finland, Finnish Food and Drink Industries' Federation, Finnish Forest Industries Federation and Finnish Crop Protection Association are members of FIB.

BIO Germany as the branch organization of the biotechnology industry, has set itself the aim of supporting the development of an innovative industry based on the modern life sciences and promote. The now more than 260-member trade association based in Berlin is run by a zahnköpfigen Board, composed of CEOs and executives of biotechnology companies and managers of bioregions. This body broadly representative of the different areas of the industry.

The German Association of Biotechnology Industries (DIB), the Biotechnology Association of the Association of Chemical Industry Association (VCI) and its member associations. Task of the DIB is to create favorable conditions for sustainable growth and international competitiveness of biotechnology in Germany.

VBU Association of German Biotech Companies was founded in October 1996 on the initiative of 55 biotech companies, making it the oldest industrial biotechnology association in Germany. VBU now has over 230 corporate members.
Since its foundation VBU has devoted itself to the promotion of science and technology and the transfer of research findings into innovations. Furthermore VBU works in close collaboration with other national and international organisations from the areas of biotechnology, pharma, and knowledge and technology transfer.

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The Hungarian Biotechnology Association (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 Irish BioIndustry Association (IBIA) is the leading representative body for the Biotechnology Industry in Ireland, has over 50 member companies and is affiliated to IBEC. The main aim of IBIA is to promote, support and encourage the further development of the multinational and indigenous biotech sector in Ireland. IBIA achieves this by building and maintaining excellent relations and a positive profile with Government, public agencies, other representative organisations, international bodies and patient groups.

Set up in October 1986 within the Italian Federation of the Chemical Industry (Federchimica), Assobiotec is the Italian Association for the Development of Biotechnology, representing more than 100 companies and science & technology parks operating in Italy and involved in various biotech-related fields: pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, agro-food, fine chemicals, environment, processing industry and equipment. They include emerging biotech companies and small to medium enterprises, as well as the biotech divisions of large organisations.

Lithuanian Biotechnology Association (LBTA) was founded in 2003, 14 October. Association members are physical persons and legal entities.

The purpose of LBTA is to represent Lithuanian biotech companies and research institutions, to organize actions that stimulate progress of the biotechnological sector. LBTA prepared the Program on the Development of Industrial Biotechnology in Lithuania for 2007 - 2010, that was approved by the Government (2006), founded the Lithuanian Biotechnology Platform (2007). The National Integrated Program of Biotechnology and Biopharmacy was prepared together with the Institute of Biotechnology and Lithuanian Association of Pharmaceutical Industrial Enterprises (2008).

For over twenty years, the Netherlands Biotech Industry Association (Niaba) has brought together more than seventy of its home country’s biggest and finest biotech-related companies en organizations. Its members operate in fields such as human and animal health, food, feed, agriculture and the environment.

Niaba counts large, globally operating companies such as Unilever, DSM, and Schering-Plough among its members. However, the association also involves small biotech companies, research institutions and other associations operating in adjacent fields.

BioFArmind is the association for the biotech, pharmaceutical and life science industry, in short, the medical biotechnology industry in the Netherlands. BioFarmind to the network for biotechnology across the board, ie from "Patent to Pill" and fundamental research to the experienced marketers. Inside BioFarmind you are the network of medical biotechnology. The Association of Biotechnology pharmaceutical industry in the Netherlands aims at defending the interests of the biotechnology pharmaceutical companies in general to all interested institutions and organizations.

Norwegian Bioindustry Association (NBA) was established autumn 2001 by representatives for Norwegian biotechnological industries and the Confederation of Norwegian Business and Industry (NHO). The Association is an independent member organization with purpose to promote development of Norwegian biotechnological trade and research.

NBA's main focus will be to work on the cases that is important to the industry. It is also a prioritized task to participate in building a bridge between biotechnological industry and research communities in universities and colleges. The association has a nationwide perspective.

Founded in 1999, aims to develop a sector of bioindustry competetitivo, generating added value and creates jobs based on scientific quality of international excellence and human resources in Portugal.

SwedenBIO is the only national organization working for the benefit of the entire life science industry in Sweden. SwedenBIO is a truly member driven, private non-profit organization. The main objective is to improve and maintain industry conditions which will support prosperous growth and business development among our, today, 190 member companies. Our members are active in all sectors ranging from R&D, biotech, medtech to pharmaceuticals, diagnostics and biotech tools to service providers as CROs.

The Swiss Biotech Association started as a joint project by the federal agencies CTI/KTI (Commission for Technology and Innovation), seco and BBT in 2004/05. The federal partners were joined early on by the members of the Swss Life Science Marketing Alliance

SGCI Chemie Pharma Schweiz is the umbrella organisation of the chemical and pharmaceutical industry across the whole of Switzerland. Its 250 member companies are active mainly in the research, development, production or sale of pharmaceutical specialities, vitamins, industrial speciality chemicals, plant protection products as well as aromas and fragrances

ASEBIO brings together companies, associations, foundations, universities, technology and research centres that undertake their activities either directly or indirectly related to biotechnology in Spain.

ASEBIO has acted as a meeting and promotion platform for those organisations interested in the development of the national biotechnology scene since 1999.

The BioIndustry Association (BIA) is the trade association for innovative enterprises in the UK's bioscience sector. Established in 1989, our mission is to encourage and promote a thriving, financially sound sector of the UK economy, built upon developments across the biosciences. We seek to create economic growth, increase employment opportunities, and expand the skills base.