BUILD. INNOVATE. ADVANCE.
Building the Business
of Life Sciences in
South Carolina.
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.
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SINCE 2017
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
SINCE 2017
Events
Join us for industry events and conferences to advance your organization and make new connections!
SCbio
2023 Annual Conference
February 21-23, 2023
Charleston, SC
Student Networking Event
February 23, 2023
Charleston, SC
A chance for students interested in a career in the Life Sciences to gather and network with industry professionals.
More information coming soon!
Legislative Luncheon
March 1, 2023
Columbia, SC
Gather for our 2023 Legislative Luncheon to celebrate the continued growth of life sciences in SC and network with key legislators from across the state.
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:
Latest News
Bio conference organizers expect record participation in Charleston Feb. 21-23
Compliments of SCBIZ News & its Channels The largest life sciences conference in Palmetto State history will convene Feb. 21-23 in Charleston to address how South Carolina and America will
Design unveiled for new $50M MUSC building in downtown Charleston
Compliments of Charleston Regional Business Journal The next College of Health Professions building at the Medical University of South Carolina will be a new, modern medical education facility in the
New Blood Donation Rules to Loosen Restrictions on Gay and Bisexual Men
Compliments of The New York Times The Food and Drug Administration plans to revise a longstanding policy that excluded most gay and bisexual men from blood donation, instead adopting an
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