NYBA is one of the largest and most effective statewide biotech industry associations in the nation. Our close working relationships with local, state and federal governments and with national organizations such as the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) extend NYBA's reach and resources far beyond the borders of New York State and the tri-state region.

NYBA’s membership of 250 bioscience companies, world class research institutes and related professional services have access to the following services and benefits:

• Increased visibility through Free Listing in NYBA's Membership Directory published annually, presence on the NYBA website with direct link to company home page, Free Event Postings on NYBA website, Free Job Postings on NYBA website, and opportunities to present at various NYBA meetings
• Technology transfer resources and contact directory
  • Over the past 15 years, NYBA has built strong relationships with technology transfer officers at most of the major research institutions in New York State. Through our network and relationships we are able to build bridges between academia and industry, making introductions and fostering discussion between scientist-entrepreneurs and companies, financers and business development professionals in our biotech community.
• Cost-Savings through group purchasing programs and discounts on event registration
  • Highlights – self-funded, no additional member fees; savings for both large and small companies; savings over average industry discounts in lab supplies (VWR), office supplies (Office Depot), insurance (Commerce), wire/news posting services (PR Newswire); 10-15% discounts on registration fees for NYBA events and advertising rates in NYBA publications
• Networking opportunities through monthly and quarterly events and yearly programs.  NEW THIS YEAR – exclusive member-only peer group roundtables in all functional areas vital to running a biotech business.
  • Types of events and topics include: CEO roundtables, clinical trial design seminars, business development discussion groups, CFO forums,  bench-to-business workshops,  technology transfer networking, human resources management, financing forums, drug discovery, communications/investor relations, finance, and quality control/regulatory affairs
• Business Consultations and advice on financial mechanisms of start-up companies, SBIR and other federal grant sources, economic development resources, FDA regulations, intellectual property and licensing.
• Increased awareness of Industry through NYBA’s efforts working with the media, community groups and economic development associations to educate the broader public about the benefits of biotechnology; and press releases.
• Advocacy and public policy activities that build support for the industry with state, local and federal governments and influence key legislation
  • NYBA is the statewide voice of New York’s biotech industry
  • STATEWIDE: NYBA has lobbied successfully for statewide investments in New York’s biotechnology industry. These include funding for technology transfer and applied research in the biological sciences, industry specific tax credits, and credits for investment in New York’s biotechnology companies.  NYBA has also successfully lobbied against legislation that could have a damaging effect on the growth of the industry, including anti-GMO legislation, anti-stem cell legislation, and programs that would stifle innovation and research.
  • NATIONALLY:  NYBA is the officially designated state affiliate to the Biotechnology Industry Organization in Washington DC. Through this relationship, NYBA has a voice in federal policy that will shape the current and future biotechnology industry.  NYBA leads the New York industry delegation at the annual BIO Fly-In, a program that brings over 1,000 leaders of the national biotech industry to lobby congress.