For 40 years, AusBiotech has been Australia’s peak body for the life sciences, standing with members as they work to solve some of humanity's most complex health challenges.

We represent Australia's entire life sciences ecosystem from early-stage discovery to translation, development, commercialisation, manufacturing, and global trade.

With a national voice and a growing membership community built on collaboration, we advocate, shape policy, and connect Australian innovators to industry partners, investors and global markets.

Our vision is for Australia to be a global leader in developing and commercialising innovative life science companies.

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Australia’s life sciences sector: today & tomorrow

Australia’s thriving life sciences sector drives national health and wellbeing, health security and economic prosperity.

1 in 60

Employs 1 in every 60 jobs in Australia

2,900

2,900 Australian life sciences organisations

1,600

Over 1,600 biotech and medtech companies

Our members

Our 3500 members are the researchers, innovators, changemakers and industry partners advancing Australian health breakthroughs of today and tomorrow.

Universities

Medical Research Institutes

Start-ups

Scale-ups and SMEs

Large Australian Companies

International Companies

Hospitals and healthcare providers

Contract research organisations

Service providers and partners

Investors

Government departments and agencies

Contract development and manufacturing organisations

Clinicians, academics and students

Together, our members power the full lifecycle of health innovation in Australia — from research discovery to translation, clinical trials, development, manufacturing, commercialisation and global trade.

Join our membership community and connect with Australia’s thriving life sciences ecosystem.

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Australia's Biggest Week in Biotech 19 - 23 October 2026

Join us on the Gold Coast this October for Australia’s Biggest Week in Biotech, which brings the full strength of the life sciences ecosystem together in one dynamic, high-impact week with our flagship events — AusBiotech International Conference and AusMedtech Conference, alongside AusBiotech Invest.

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Upcoming Events

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18 Jun 26 Member Webinar - Federal Budget Advocacy Update for Life Sciences Join AusBiotech’s follow up member only Post-Federal Budget Webinar on Thursday, 18 June 2026 for updated insights relevant to the life sciences sector. Register
20 Oct 26 Surfers Paradise AusBiotech Invest - Gold Coast, 2026 Australia’s leading life sciences investment event, part of Australia’s Biggest Week in Biotech. Register
21 Oct 26 Gold Coast AusBiotech International Conference - Gold Coast, 2026 Australia’s largest life sciences conference part of the Australia’s Biggest Week in Biotech. Register