Welcome, Bay Area Members
2024 Catalyst Awards
Nominations are now open for the ninth annual Biocom California Life Science Catalyst Awards. These awards showcase rising stars under 40 who are making significant contributions to the life science sector in California. Recognizing the most inspiring and innovative minds, these awards celebrate accomplished individuals dedicated to advancing human health through research, discovery and entrepreneurship, with a commitment to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) within the industry. Nominate a catalyst for this year’s awards by September 5, 2024.
Birthplace of Biotech
The Bay Area is the birthplace of biotech, with the regional life science sector generating $142.7B worth of economic output and supporting over 156,454 jobs. The Bay Area offers top-tier talent and a robust workforce, allowing the life science industry to innovate and thrive. Our goal is to foster positive engagement, share updates about impactful events and projects and connect with the wider Bay Area life science community. By showcasing the innovative and life-saving work being done by our members, we aim to demonstrate the importance of the life science industry to local communities and provide timely and accurate information to the general public.
2023 Economic Impact of Life Sciences in the Bay Area
$
142.7
B
Economic Impact
3.7
K
Life Science Establishments
$
156
K
Direct Jobs
$
49.1
B
Labor Income
$
2.3
B
NIH Research Funding
Economic Impact Report
The Bay Area region comprising nine counties—Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, and Sonoma—together employed 156,454 life science workers in 2023, which represented seven percent growth on the previous year. The region’s highly educated workforce, reinforced by close proximity to research institutions such as UC San Francisco, Stanford, and UC Berkeley, continues to position the region as one of the most elite and active life science clusters in the world.
Bay Area Initiatives
Converge by Biocom California
Tech Futures Group
Connect with experienced advisors fluent in a variety of business resources at no cost.
Workforce Development Initiatives
Career Hub
Veterans in Life Sciences
Professional Development Programs
Bay Area Team
Become a Member
Member benefits apply to all life science companies with a presence in California including biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical device, genomics, synthetic biology, food and agriculture tech, and diagnostic companies. We also support Contract Research Organizations, Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations, research universities and institutes, investors, and service providers.
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Advocacy
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Capital Development
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Community
Connect with thought leaders and community members through powerful Biocom California committees and events.
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Talent
Build a future based on talent, from early-stage STEM outreach to modern professional development solutions.
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Savings
Start saving through Core by Biocom California and our exclusive employee perks program.
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