Member Benefits - Networking

Members receive introductions at events, via email, in person, or through social media.

Access to BioOhio Member Connections group on LinkedIn. Join over 800 bioscience professionals and build your network!

Members have access to a list of fellow member contact information for networking, outreach, partnership building, etc.

Opportunity to engage with fellow members and industry leaders by being a part of BioOhio Committees.

For clinical studies, BioOhio can offer assistance with promotion of a study, locating resources, making leadership connections for physicians, etc.

Discover new opportunities, expand your personal network, generate new relationships, and reconnect with existing contacts through the BioOhio membership community.

Connections to critical service providers with bioscience experience, such as attorneys, regulatory specialists, clinical trial consultants, government relations experts, faculty members, insurance brokers, business assistance firms, incubators/accelerators, FDA representatives, and government officials and legislators.

Student members gain experience interacting outside of the school setting, learn soft-skills, interact with the business community, and connect with fellow students from around the state to share experiences and build networks.

BioOhio links Universities, Colleges, K-12 schools, Career Centers, and academic organizations to businesses/industry and entrepreneurial services. This brings experience into the school, opportunities for mentoring, internships, and insights on employment pathways.

Member events and programs are highlighted on BioOhio.com’s Event Calendar as well as sharing through social media and the monthly BioOhio newsletter.

Members who are planning and organizing their events can receive advice and support from BioOhio event experts, as well as marketing and promotion assistance.

BioOhio works with individuals on how to maximize participation in events, how best to network, and what to look for in attending events.

Priority consideration for members to participate in speaking and/or moderating roles at BioOhio events. BioOhio also prioritizes members when asked by partner organizations for assistance locating event participants.

Opportunity to host events and gain exceptional visibility in event promotion and among attendees. Members can also volunteer as event support at BioOhio functions.

BioOhio staff/delegates speak at events, including educational events, economic development activities, advocacy events, industry seminars, etc.

For companies that are raising money, BioOhio can facilitate introductions to incubators, accelerators, financing sources, angel investors, VC, mezzanine, foundations, Ohio Third Frontier representatives, SBIR grant consultants, and other related resources.

BioOhio offers support to other membership organizations and associations in Ohio related to best practices for programs, events, and operations.

Faculty and staff gain access to resources to share with students for opportunities that include career pathways, research, personal development, networking, etc.

BioOhio staff/delegates speak to students in classrooms about bioscience careers, including alternate career pathways in industry, research, sales, importance of soft-skills, and more. Encourage students to get engaged and excited about careers in science and working in Ohio.

BioOhio can become an active participant and partner in grant funding applications (case by case depending on content).

Member companies can partner with BioOhio to work directly with economic development specialists to assist your company locate and/or expand in Ohio. Get the connections you need with state services and programs.

Guidance and connections for companies that are expanding operations in Ohio, including working with the State of Ohio, JobsOhio, and local city or county officials.

Economic development organizations around Ohio can enlist BioOhio as subject matter experts to assist with activities to grow the State’s economy.

Commercialization assistance, linking commercialization and tech transfer / IP licensing opportunities with industry and spin out opportunities.