Successful State Initiatives That Encourage Bioscience Industry Growth

Biotech Start-Ups Benefit From A Supportive Policy and Regulatory Environment
New Orleans BioInnovation Center
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  • The Maryland Biotechnology Center was created in 2009 by Governor Martin O'Malley as one of the first initiatives of BioMaryland 2020 - the State Strategic Plan for Life Sciences delivered by the Maryland Life Sciences Advisory Board. The Center connects researchers with service providers and investors to minimize the challenges associated with developing scientific discovery into a commercial product.
  • The Virginia Biosciences Commercialization Center focuses on commercialization of later-stage bioscience companies looking to launch their product in the U.S. The program provides consultation from scientific, clinical and industry experts - along with access to financial support opportunities.
  • The North Carolina Biotechnology Center is a private, nonprofit organization created by the North Carolina legislature in 1984. It is the oldest organization of its kind in the world. The Center provides business loans, support for collaborative research projects, assistance aimed at connecting early-stage companies with larger corporations andaccess to investors along with other services.
  • The New Orleans BioInnovation Center provides support and guidance to emerging biotechnology companies primarily derived from New Orleans-based universities. The facility caters to a broad scope of companies, ranging from pre-startups to maturing and expanding businesses. The center is a 66,000-square foot biotech business incubator containing wet-labs, office and conference space.
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