The Biotechnology Association of Alabama (BAA) is a statewide organization representing Alabama’s bio related industries, research scientists, clinicians and business professionals who are working together to foster, develop and support the life sciences in Alabama. Our events, programs and member benefits are designed to enhance the progress of our industry and our members. If you are not yet a member please take time to visit our web site or call our Executive Director with any questions you may have about the association.

Alabama’s bio assets include:

• Over 90 bio related companies are either doing business or headquartered in the State
• The University of Alabama at Birmingham is presently doing more than $450 million in externally funded research annually – mostly in the biosciences
• Auburn University, the University of Alabama, University of South Alabama, and the University of Alabama at Huntsville all have strong niche bioscience research programs
• Southern Research Institute has their 6th cancer drug going through the regulatory process prior to approval (more than any other large pharma company)
• Birmingham, Huntsville, Auburn, and Mobile all have outstanding research and industrial parks with incubator programs available for relocation or fostering the growth of new enterprises
• The new CAPCO program funded in the State has made available $100 million for loans or investment in technology based businesses
• Alabama has 10 resident venture capital firms that are all looking for investment opportunities in the State
• Birmingham has become the location for the Investor’s Choice Southeast Venture Capital Forum held in April or May each year