BioMelbourne Network
Progressing BioIndustry
UK Trade & Investment
Website Address:
http://www.uk.embassy.gov.au/
Corporate Member:
Mr Joe Dodd
Trade Development Manager
Company Profile:
The UK’s biotechnology sector is the largest in Europe and second globally only to the US, with approximately 450 companies, the combined Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology industry employing 100,000 people. The UK is second in pharmaceutical/biotech exports and second in R&D expenditure. In addition the UK is the world’s 5th largest healthcare market, with medicine sales to the NHS alone over £10 billion.
UK Trade & Investment can assist Australian companies interested in links with the UK. Including assistance with regulatory issues, partnering opportunities, access to industry networks, participation at conferences and introductions to research leaders and business contacts.
