About us
AusBiotech is Australia’s life sciences organisation, working on behalf of members for more than 35 years to provide representation and services to promote the global growth of the Australian life sciences industry. AusBiotech is a well-connected network of over 3,000 members in the life sciences, including therapeutics, medical technology (devices and diagnostics), digital health, and agri-biotech sectors.
We have representation in each Australian state, providing a national network to support members and promote the commercialisation of Australian life science in national and international marketplaces.
Strengthening Australian life sciences
AusBiotech is dedicated to the development, growth and prosperity of the Australian life science industry, by providing initiatives to drive sustainability and growth, outreach and access to markets, and representation and support for members nationally and around the world.
Policy and advocacy
We maintain strong connections with government and encourage members to share their perspectives and insights. We advocate for policy reform in tax, clinical trials, intellectual property, regulation, and more to sustain Australia’s global competitive advantage in the life sciences.
Access to capital
Life science companies are uniquely vulnerable and access to capital is crucial to supporting the sector to grow and develop. We are committed to fostering relationships between companies and investors, up-skilling people to better navigate the investment (and life sciences) market, and to working hard to keep tax incentive policies that allow companies to access this capital.
Networking
We run more than 65 events each year, showcasing the sector nationally and internationally.
The Australian Life Science Innovation Directory contains a database of companies to inform global potential partnerships.
Members benefit from long-lasting relationships and extensive experience in industry
Our membership base includes life science companies, ranging from start-ups to mature multinationals, research institutes and universities, specialist service professionals, corporate, institutional, individual and student members from Australia and globally.
Click here to read more about the benefits available to AusBiotech members.
About us
We are a not-for-profit limited guarantee company managed by a Board elected by members under a constitution.
Our strategic plan seeks to build on the firm foundations AusBiotech has built over more than 30 years, evolving and adapting alongside industry’s needs to address the predicted opportunities and challenges, and to help the industry realise its nationally important economic potential. Read more about how we will realise our mission here.
- Our commitment to diversity and inclusion
- Our history: More than 30 years of AusBiotech and Australian biotechnology
- Code of Conduct: AusBiotech’s responsibility to members and members’ commitment to the Australian biotechnology industry.