Networking - the Modern Business Tool

 The pharmaceutical and agricultural industries operate as global value chains with products and services being developed for global markets.

Successful international biotechnology centres including San Diego, Boston, Ireland, Israel, Montreal, Oxford and Cambridge have emerged due to the synergies they create between their business and Research & Development communities.

The ongoing development of partnerships and alliances between members of this international value chain will provide unique opportunities for Victoria’s biotechnology organisations.

The BioMelbourne Network brings together State, Federal and Local Governments, biotechnology companies, industry associations, universities, research institutions, service providers, supporters and leading individuals, to collectively enhance Victoria’s global competitiveness as a vibrant biotechnology centre.

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 economic and scientific results for the industry as a whole.

The BioMelbourne Network will advance the sharing of insights, business opportunities, industry promotion, ideas and talent through:

• 'BioBreakfast' Information and Networking Seminars
• Referral Services
• Industry Information resources
• Professional development programs
• International promotion of Victorian biotechnology clusters
• Access to international biotechnology centres through the BioMelbourne Network’s ‘International Network of Networks’.