BioMelbourne Network
Progressing BioIndustry
About Us
The BioMelbourne Network
About Us
The BioMelbourne Network is the peak industry forum for the leaders of the Victorian biotechnology industry.
History
The BioMelbourne Network was established in February 2001 by the Committee for Melbourne, following a report from the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) on the Victorian Biotechnology industry. BCG found that although Victoria hosted a well developed research and development base, an important expertise gap was present threatening the maximization of ongoing international commercial opportunities.
The Committee for Melbourne and the newly formed BioMelbourne Network was successful in securing a three year establishment grant from the State Government of Victoria in late 2002. This grant provided the critical funding to launch the BioMelbourne Network as an independent industry lead membership organisations.
On the 1st July, 2003, the BioMelbourne Network was established as an Incorporated Association and began recruiting members.
The BioMelbourne Network today
Today, the BioMelbourne Network has a membership that is representative of the broad Victorian biotechnology and research sector. The Network provides a critical link for the biotechnology and research community fostering strong links between companies, research organisations, financial markets and government, encouraging an environment for greater collaboration and providing a consistent platform for information sharing and gathering to support the further development of the sector.
Our definition of the term ‘biotechnology’ is rapidly expanding from a medically-oriented or agricultural context. The emergence of new technologies that utilise a biotechnology or more simply, a biology related base, are appearing on the horizon redefining organisations away from traditional biotechnology classifications. These new companies are in the business of water recycling, environment and climate change, manufacturing as well as advanced food production.
As well as the central role that BioMelbourne Network plays in connecting and advocating on behalf of the sector, the Network is focused on identifying and broadening the current membership to encompass these new emerging organisations and in turn, redefine the term biotechnology.
Progressing Victoria’s BioIndustry
As a membership based Industry Development and Promotions Agency for the Victorian biotechnology industry, the BioMelbourne Network focusses on connecting Biotechnology, Business and Government while promoting the capabilities of the Victorian industry on a global basis.
The BioMelbourne Network plays a specific role as a facilitator, influencer and direction setter by drawing upon the collective leadership interests of the sector to achieve significant results for the industry as a whole.
Membership in BioMelbourne Network ensures your organisation will have influential input into the industry’s direction and development, plus the opportunity to gain credible connections within the local and global biotech value chain.
BioMelbourne Network is Unique
The BioMelbourne Network is Australia’s first independent and only state based industry body, that works in cohesion with the science community, business and government.
Victorian Industry Focus - The sole focus is developing the Victorian biotechnology industry.
Leadership Level - Membership and contribution is targeted at CEO/ Company Director/ Industry Leadership level, to drive the Victorian industry.
Driving the Industry Agenda - Members of the BioMelbourne Network will play an influential role in driving the Victorian biotechnology industry's agenda, through close connections between scientific, government and business leaders.
Global Outlook - The Network is the first point of contact for local and international companies looking to do business in Melbourne and Victoria.
The BioMelbourne Network CEO Forum Series provides an excellent opportunity to discuss relevant high level issues and to develop key peer relationships"
Dr Ashley Bates, Head of Discovery Research, GlaxoSmithKline.
The BioMelbourne Network CEO Forum Series provides an excellent opportunity to discuss relevant high level issues and to develop key peer relationships"
Dr Ashley Bates, Head of Discovery Research, GlaxoSmithKline.
Another Initiative from the Committee for Melbourne
We are an independent member network of Melbourne leaders working together to encourage a competitive business culture and enhance Melbourne's liveability.
The organisation was founded in 1985, by a group of citizens concerned that Melbourne was losing its place among the world’s great cities.
Our 160 members represent the most senior levels of Melbourne’s major corporations, institutions and organisations and are focussed on enhancing our city with outcomes that lead to positive change in climate change, higher education and shaping Melbourne.
The Committee's policy of inclusiveness means an unrivalled combination of experience, commitment and knowledge is made available to ensure economic prosperity, and enhance Melbourne’s liveability.
While members’ interests are diverse, the shared goal - securing Melbourne's future as a city of world-standing - is unifying, enabling the Committee to work closely with government at local, state, federal and international levels.
To find out more about Committee for Melbourne, Check out the Committee for Melbourne website.
