Developing your company
Whether you are a biotech and life sciences start-up or an SME, BIA offers several ways to fast-track your company.
BIA represents the UK ecosystem of biotech and life sciences companies, enabling industry professionals to engage with peers, build relationships and connect with the right people.
We host a range of events throughout the year, including conferences, workshops, webinars and networking events. BIA's online LinkedIn networks enable you to discuss matters important to your company and gain insights into the latest trends and industry news.
Discover funding opportunities for biotech and life sciences companies.
A range of online resources, best practice guides, research findings and webinar recordings are available to make sure your company has the support needed from R&D communications and IP, to marketing and search for your next lab location.
BioStart is an exclusive community for innovative early-stage entrepreneurs and start-up founders to exchange ideas, seek advice and share insights.
SMEs resources
Accessing health and care data for research on data-driven technology: a step-by-step guide and glossary
Health Research Authority (HRA) released guidance which gives a step-by-step overview of the process for accessing health and social care data for research of data-driven technologies. This includes essential considerations for those looking to do health and care data research, at what stage to complete documentation so that it is most effective, and what conversations to have with data providers. The guidance also includes a directory of key players and definitions of terms and concepts.
Spending time in the planning stages to identify the data you need, understand what data is available, and to have conversations with the right people, may shorten timelines by preventing avoidable delays.
AI and Digital Regulations Service
The AI and Digital Regulations Service supports the development and widespread adoption of safe, innovative, value-adding technologies in health and social care. It aims to optimise care and improve outcomes across the system.
The service has now launched the section of the website aimed at adopters. This new information service helps the NHS and wider care system effectively deploy the best AI and digital technologies. It provides useful and useable guidance on how to identify, pilot and rollout such technologies at scale.
This service is a multi-agency collaboration between the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, the Care Quality Commission, the Health Research Authority and the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency.
The BIA promotes the UK’s biotech and life sciences industry overseas. Stay up to date on the latest industry news and trends, and get involved in overseas missions that will help your company succeed.
The BIA's Policy and Public Affairs team actively engage with the government to improve the funding and regulatory environment for our members. Learn more about advisory committees and communities, which are crucial for highlighting the most relevant issues facing biotech companies.