Join BioOhio

Membership in BioOhio is attainable at various levels, designed to encourage participation from the largest organizations to the budding entrepreneur. Membership is valid for one year and is tax deductible!

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).

To join as a Core Member, select your employee range:

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.

To join as an Associate Member, select your employee range:

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.

To join as an Institutional Member, select your employee range:

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).

Select K-12 School or Academic Society Member to join:

Individual Membership

BioOhio membership is also available to individuals and students.

Select Individual Membership type:

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.

* Please note: a Leadership upgrade requires a standard membership type from the selections above.

Select a membership 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.