BUILD. INNOVATE. ADVANCE.

Building the Business
of Life Sciences in
South Carolina.

Join, engage and partner with SCbio and a dynamic portfolio of life sciences stakeholders ranging from industry, academia and economic development to healthcare, government, and service providers.

Life sciences: the fastest-growing segment of South Carolina's economy

Innovation is flourishing. Entrepreneurship is booming. Life science organizations are expanding, while companies the world over select South Carolina to call home. Universities, colleges and our technical college system are turning out top talent. Guiding the advances is SCbio — South Carolina’s only industry association and economic development organization exclusively focused on life sciences. Together, we grow.

Lets Talk Numbers
$ 0 B
Annual Economic Impact
# 1
Fastest Growth of Any Southeastern State
SINCE 2017
2 x
Faster Growth of Any Southeastern State
10000
Employed in Industry

Life sciences: the fastest-growing segment of South Carolina's economy

Innovation is flourishing. Entrepreneurship is booming. Life science organizations are expanding, while companies the world over select South Carolina to call home. Universities, colleges and our technical college system are turning out top talent. Guiding the advances is SCbio — South Carolina’s only industry association and economic development organization exclusively focused on life sciences. Together, we grow.

Lets Talk Numbers
$ 0 B
Annual Economic Impact
# 1
Fastest Growth of Any Southeastern State
SINCE 2017
2 x
Faster Growth of Any Southeastern State
10000
Employed in Industry

Events

Join us for industry events and conferences to advance your organization and make new connections!

Women in Life Sciences Breakfast - Charleston

October 4, 2023

Elliott Davis

Gather together with ladies in the Life Sciences to celebrate achievements and create opportunities for women leadership.

Open to men, as well!

SCbio Founder's Workshop

October 4, 2023

MUSC College of Health Professions

Join SCbio for a Workshop designed to help founders navigate relevant topics including:  Big Pharma, Fundraising/ Pitch Deck, Accounting, Regulatory and more.

This is a working lunch.

Brews & Bio - Charleston

October 4, 2023

Stars Rooftop

Your tap on SC’s Life Sciences Industry! Join SCbio for an evening of connection and networking. Open to SCbio members and invited guests only. 

Why Join SCbio

Membership Benefits

Workforce & Talent Growth

Connect with candidates. Participate in workforce development programs. Showcase intern and apprentice programs. SCbio helps you recruit, retain and develop talent.

Connect & Collaborate

Connect and learn at over 40 SCbio events year round including networking programs, seminars, webinars, executive briefings and socials.

Access to Capital

Learn about accessing sources of capital, and share your story with regional and national angel, VC and traditional financial firms at state and national events.

Increased Brand Visibility

Enhance brand visibility with the state and national life science community via SCbio events, communications, website, conferences and trade missions!

Enjoy Discounts & Resources

SCbio members save big on purchasing with our SCbio Edge savings and rewards program, our Association Healthcare insurance plan, free or discounted attendance at SCbio events, and more!

A Community of Peers

Advance your organization by connecting with peers and leaders on Workforce, Innovation, Collaboration, Advocacy and Economic Development initiatives.

What Our Members Say

How We Help

Building the business of life sciences in South Carolina is a call to action for SCbio – the official state affiliate of BIO (Biotechnology Innovation Organization), AdvaMed (Advanced Medical Technology Association), and PhRMA

And no mission of SCbio is more important than our direct support of the continued growth and prosperity of the impressive portfolio of over 1,030 life sciences companies already located across our state, impacting every major region. We lead or support ongoing initiatives in areas including:

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