BioM Biotech Cluster Development GmbH

Bio^M Biotech Cluster Development GmbH:

For over 25 years, Bio^M has been the central network organization for the biotechnology sector in Munich and Bavaria, commissioned by the Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs. As non-profit organization Bio^M supports the biotech community in a variety of ways with its extensive network. The cluster management offers centralized access and connects Bavarian life science companies with relevant national and international partners.

Bio^M supports Bavarian biotech companies at every stage of setting up their business. Especially for prospective company founders, Bio^M offers comprehensive advice and specialized coaching, training and mentoring programs. In addition, Bio^M 2024 opens its physical incubator MAxL (Munich Accelerator Life Sciences & Medicine) for pre-seed projects and early-stage start-ups in the biotech and healthtech sector. Since 2011, Bio^M has coordinated the m⁴ Award pre-seed competition in the field of biomedicine, which is funded by the Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs with a total of 2.5 million euros. In total, Bio^M has supported over 250 start-ups. Bio^M also organizes a wide range of training courses, events and network meetings.

On the Bio^M website www.bio-m.org you find current news, a company database, event information, a job exchange, and much more.

Cluster Biotechnology Bavaria:

On behalf of the Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs, Bio^M, is mandated to manage the Cluster Biotechnology Bavaria as part of the governmental "Cluster Initiative Bavaria". The objective is to connect the different Biotech Regions of Bavaria within a larger network. The Cluster Biotechnology Bavaria develops synergies, represents the Bavarian biotech industry at an international level, and communicates to the public to maintain international perception of Bavaria as a top biotech location. The annual Bavarian Biotech Report gives an overview about the business data and company profiles of the Bavarian biotech industry. A central task is to improve technology transfer from Bavarian research institutes. Bio^M supports business development activities of the industry and helps Bavarian biotech companies to find the right business partners. The webpage www.biotech-bavaria.de provides short profiles and contact information of the partner regions, including Greater Munich, Straubing, Regensburg, Nuremberg, Erlangen and Würzburg.