Join BioOhio
Annual membership with BioOhio is attainable at various levels, designed to encourage participation from the largest organizations to the budding entrepreneur.
Membership Categories and Dues
Core Membership
Companies and organizations that are the core of the Ohio bioscience industry, working in fields that include biotechnology, medical device and equipment, pharmaceuticals and therapeutics, contract research (clinical and pre-clinical trials, trial data management), agricultural biotechnology, laboratories and testing services, contract manufacturers and suppliers, product development / drug discovery firms (including contract research and engineering), medical product distribution companies, and health and life science IT (medical records, R&D, wellness, revenue cycle).
Number of Employees | Yearly Membership Cost | |
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1 – 10 | $425 | |
11 – 49 | $850 | |
50 – 149 | $1,650 | |
150 – 499 | $2,700 | |
500 – 1,499 | $4,300 | |
1,500 or more | $6,700 |
Selected: 1 – 10 Ohio employees
Selected: 11 – 49 Ohio employees
Selected: 50 – 149 Ohio employees
Selected: 150 – 499 Ohio employees
Selected: 500 – 1,499 Ohio employees
Selected: 1,500 or more Ohio employees
Associate Membership
Companies and organizations that provide critical professional services to Ohio’s bioscience industry, including: consulting, law, insurance, marketing, VC and investment firms, financial services, real estate, site selection, service IT providers, as well as community partners such as city chambers, economic development, and associations.
Number of Employees | Yearly Membership Cost | |
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Sole proprietor | $525 | |
2 – 10 | $735 | |
11 – 24 | $1,000 | |
25 – 49 | $1,850 | |
50 – 149 | $3,350 | |
150 – 499 | $4,850 | |
500 or more | $6,300 |
Selected: Sole proprietor
Selected: 2 – 10 employees
Selected: 11 – 24 employees
Selected: 25 – 49 employees
Selected: 50 – 149 employees
Selected: 150 – 499 employees
Selected: 500 or more employees
Institutional Membership
Institutions and organizations involved with bioscience research and development, care delivery, education, and advocacy. This includes universities, research institutions, hospitals, community colleges, and state/national advocacy organizations.
Number of Employees | Yearly Membership Cost | |
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1 – 50 | $525 | |
51 – 999 | $1,200 | |
1,000 – 1,749 | $2,400 | |
1,750 – 2,499 | $3,700 | |
2,500 – 4,999 | $5,500 | |
5,000 or more | $9,000 |
Selected: 1 – 50 employees
Selected: 51 – 999 employees
Selected: 1,000 – 1,749 employees
Selected: 1,750 – 2,499 employees
Selected: 2,500 – 4,999 employees
Selected: 5,000 or more employees
K-12 Schools & Academic Society Membership
BioOhio offers special membership rates to K-12 schools and student-based academic organizations at a flat $180 per year. K-12 includes primary and secondary schools (elementary, middle, high schools, and career centers) but does not include post-secondary schools, such as universities and community colleges (see Institutional Memberships).
Organization Type | Yearly Membership Cost | |
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K-12 School | $180 | |
Academic Society | $180 |
Selected: K-12 School
Selected: Academic Society
Leadership & Cornerstone Members
Organizations that recognize the importance of a strong bioscience industry in Ohio can offer special support for BioOhio with additional funds to exhibit their role as an Ohio bioscience leader. Leadership Members qualify for significant extra benefits including website and event branding. Leadership upgrades are available to Core Members for an additional $3,700 and Associate Members for $4,700. Organizations can choose to support Ohio’s bioscience community as a Cornerstone Member for $10,000.
Membership Upgrade Type | Yearly Cost | |
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Upgrade – Core Leadership Member | $3,700 | |
Upgrade – Associate Leadership Member | $4,700 | |
Upgrade – Cornerstone Leadership Member | $10,000 |
* Please note: a Leadership upgrade requires a standard membership type from the selections above.
Selected: Core Member Upgrade
Selected: Associate Member Upgrade
Selected: Cornerstone Upgrade
BioOhio is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. As such, membership fees provided to BioOhio are tax deductible. Always consult your tax advisor for proper treatment.