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Moving Forward: USDA Awards Additional Loan Guarantees for Refineries

The Agriculture Department has announced additional money for loan guarantees to support construction of new advanced biofuel biorefineries.

Massachusetts Life Sciences Center Awards $3.75 Million to Early Stage Companies

The Massachusetts Life Sciences Center, which is tasked with administering the $1 billion state's life sciences initiative, has awarded five loans to start up companies, totaling $3.75 million.

Virginia Makes Gains: Lawmakers Pass Biotech-Friendly Budget

Budget victories will help biotechnology in the Commonwealth

Senate committee marks up SBIR/STTR reauthorization
Budgets & Biotech: Congress Urged to Continue Supporting Advanced Biofuels

Industry leaders point out that biotech-enabled advanced biofuels spur job growth and reduce U.S. dependence on imported oil.

Solid Results: Survey Shows Therapeutic Discovery Project Works

The government’s Qualifying Therapeutic Discovery Project Program is doing what it was intended to do, according to a recent survey of senior executives at small biotechnology companies.

Get the Scoop on the Presenting Companies for 8th Annual BIO Investor Forum
The Importance of President Obama's Executive Order on Embryonic Stem Cells

In this interview, BIO President and CEO Jim Greenwood explains the promise of stem cell research and why it is an important first step in bringing new therapies to patients.

U.S. Economic Impact of Advanced Biofuels Production

Total job creation, accounting for economic multiplier effects, could reach 123,000 in 2012, 383,000 in 2016, and 807,000 by 2022.

Guide to Biotechnology 2008

We have used the biological processes of microorganisms for 6,000 years to make useful food products, such as bread and cheese, and to preserve dairy products.

SBIR Fact Sheet

Letters, Testimony & Comments

BIO Principles on Patient Safety in the Substitution of Biologic Products
January 24 2013
Biologics are complex medicines manufactured from living organisms. Unlike traditional “small molecule” drugs, biologics are...
Driving Innovation and Job Growth Through the Life Sciences Industry
May 25 2011
Good morning Chairman Casey, Vice Chairman Brady, Ranking Member DeMint, Ranking Member Hinchey, Members of the Committee, ladies, and...
Strategy for American Innovation: BIO Comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce
April 1 2011
Re: Request for Comments on the Strategy for American Innovation Subject: Innovation Strategy RFI Email: competitiveness@doc.gov Dear...
Ag, Energy Groups Renew Call for Full Farm Bill Energy Funding
January 11 2011
Dear President Obama: The organizations below urge your Administration to maintain robust funding levels for the Department of...
Bayh-Dole: Access to Early Capital Paper
May 27 2010
Access to Early Capital In the United States and globally, commercial development of biotechnology relies on the continuing...
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Press Releases

Missouri Science and Innovation Reinvestment Act Will Spur Economic Growth
October 26 2011
WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 26, 2011) – Missouri Governor Jay Nixon signed Senate Bill 7, the Missouri Science...
BIO Comments on “The American Jobs Act”
September 9 2011
Washington, D.C. (September 9, 2011) – Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) President and CEO Jim...
BIO Unveils Strategic Initiative to Speed Scientific Breakthroughs, Develop Cures and Grow the Bio-Economy
June 29 2011
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Wednesday, June 29, 2011) - The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) released today a summary...
Renewable Fuel Standard Provides Market Space and Predictable Price for Advanced Biofuels
April 19 2011
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Tuesday, April 19, 2011) - The federal Renewable Fuel Standard provides the stable market support...
BIO Calls for Reforming SBIR Program
June 26 2007
WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 26, 2007) -- Today, the House Science and Technology Committee’s Technology and...
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