Membership Benefits

 The BioMelbourne Network plays a specific role as a facilitator, influencer and direction setter by drawing upon the collective leadership interests of the Victorian biotechnology industry.

Membership to BioMelbourne Network is offered to leaders within the scientific, business and government communities, providing the unique opportunity to guide economic and scientific progression for the industry as a whole.

BioMelbourne Network membership benefits revolve around 3 central pillars:

1. The Ability to Influence Industry Development Agenda's
2. The provision of Unique Business Development and Promotional Opportunities
3. The provision of Unique Cost Saving opportunities

1. Influencing the Industry Development agenda

As a leadership forum with a dedicated focus on the Victorian biotechnology industry, BioMelbourne Network members gain the unique opportunity to collectively advocate and influence industry development agendas. The Network can facilitate access to all key stakeholders within science, business and government, enabling the ability to positively contribute toward industry issues of importance including skills base, manufacturing, investment and infrastructure.

The BioMelbourne Network will provide access to industry development opportunities in terms of:

Participation in CEO/Leadership Round Table

Facilitated forums to research, articulate and initiate industry development needs including:

1. Marketing Victoria to the international investment community
2. Commercialisation expertise
3. Joint initiatives for research and infrastructure funding
4. Cost reduction and efficiency gains - e.g. immigration, taxation, insurance & corporate governance
5. Selling Victoria to international biotechnology corporations and scientists
6. Attracting and retaining talented professionals
7. Promoting Science careers to secondary students.

Business Matching, Investment Attraction and Advocacy Opportunities

1. Access to BioMelbourne Network's unique "Local and International Network of Network's" consisting of industry associations and government trade agencies to facilitate investment opportunities
2. Access to key State and Local Government decision makers
3. Access to Victorian industry leaders in peer groups across all sectors of the biotechnology industry
4. Representation by BioMelbourne Network’s Executive Management to state and local government and other agencies
5. Access to Victorian business leaders through BioMelbourne Network’s relationship with the Committee for Melbourne
6. Access to knowledge and insights on local, national and international industry trends and development issues
7. Access to competitive intelligence, technical intelligence, and refferal sources for business development leads, consortia and bid coordination

Events

1. The BioMelbourne Network BioBreakfast
2. CEO Forum Series lunches
3. Industry Briefings
4. BioWorkshops 

2. Business Development & Promotions

Business Development

BioMelbourne Network members gain access to a number of  "business development" benefits including:

1. Opportunity to gain access to local and international business development prospects generated through the BioMelbourne Network’s ‘International Network of Networks’.
2. Access to leaders within the Victorian biotechnology industry and governement
3. Invitations to partcipate in trade delegations

Promotions

BioMelbourne Network members gain access to numerous "Promotional" benefits including:

1. Representation at national and international trade shows
2. Option to participate in and make presentations at Network seminars, workshops and networking events
3. Participation in promotional activities which are devoted to the growth of the Victorian Biotechnology cluster
4. Reduced rates to participate in the Network’s promotions including website, newsletter etc…
5. Marketing support and branding as part of the Victorian Biotechnology cluster;
6. Opportunities for targeted promotions to members within the Network
7. Promotional opportunities within BioMelbourne Network's BioBusiness Spotlight, featured on the BioMelbourne Network web site and newsletter publication

3. Unique Cost Saving Opportunities

BioMelbourne Network members are rewarded with a number of cost saving initiatives. These range from discounts on BioMelbourne Network events, to 'economies of scale savings' gained through BioMelbourne Network's Procurement Group. Additionally, the economic efficiencies gained from being a part of a industry network also deliver significant intangible benefit to yourself personally and your organisation.

Discounts

Exclusive member only discount rates for:

1. Networking Events, such as:

• BioMelbourne Network BioBreakfast
• BioMelbourne Network Sponsored Events

2. Professional Development Seminar Programs

3. Promotional Projects, including:

• BioMelbourne Network Web Site
• BioMelbourne Network Newsletter
• Industry Directory CD Rom
• Industry Directory Promotional Booklet

4. Other Activities

Procurement Group

Access to cost savings on Business Products and Services

Economic Efficiencies

1. Tax Deductibility of Membership Fee

2. Potential to generate cost savings related to business prospecting through the use of BioMelbourne Network’s ‘International Network of Networks’

 As a current or propective member, please also see:

• Member's Contribution
• Networking - the Modern Business Tool