California Life Sciences (CLS) is the state’s most influential and impactful life sciences membership organization, advocating for the sector and its diverse innovation pipeline. For more than 30 years, CLS has served the community by supporting companies of all sizes, from early-stage innovators and startups to established industry leaders in the fields of biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and medical technology. As integral components of a healthy and collaborative ecosystem, CLS also works closely with universities, academic and research institutions, the investment community, and other critical partners that promote this vibrant sector. With offices in South San Francisco, San Diego, Sacramento, Los Angeles, and Washington DC, CLS works to shape public policy, improve access to breakthrough technologies, educate lawmakers, and advance equity within our ecosystem by championing innovative solutions for some of the most pressing challenges of our times. In doing so, CLS fulfills its mission to protect and nurture California’s life sciences industry, empowering discoveries that lead to healthier lives around the world.
EuropaBio is the European Association for Bioindustries and was created in 1996 to represent the biotech industry in Europe. EuropaBio became overtime the recognized voice of the European biotech community championing world-class solutions for society’s challenges. EuropaBio’s mission is to promote an innovative and dynamic biotechnology-based industry in Eu- rope able to improve quality of life, prevent, diagnose, treat and cure diseases, improve the quality and quantity of food and feedstuffs and move Europe towards a bio-based and zero-waste economy. Our membership is composed of 79 corporate and associate members and bio regions, and 15 national biotechnology associations representing over 1800 European SME biotech companies.
