South Dakota Biotech Association

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South Dakota Biotech is the state affiliate of the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO). This non-profit organization is dedicated to developing biotechnology through expanding research, advocacy, funding, education, infrastructure development and promotion.

Formed in 2006, South Dakota Biotech serves a membership which includes business, universities, service providers and state-wide economic development entities to expand the bioscience industry. The primary goals of the association are to:

Connect leaders and experts.
Collaborate to shape the future.
Drive innovation to feed, fuel, and heal the world.

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The South Dakota Biotechnology Association (SDBIO) represents biotechnology companies, academic institutions, state biotechnology centers and related organizations in South Dakota. SDBIO is an affiliate of the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO). SDBIO members are involved in the research and development of health care, agricultural, industrial and environmental biotechnology products and services.

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News & Resources

Sanford cancer researcher earns $1.9M grant

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Biotech firm rebrands with focus on cutting-edge industry services

Nelson Engineering Inc. is now Nelson Baker Biotech Inc., which brands itself as an innovative engineering, procurement and construction firm in the industrial biotech space. READ MORE

SD Bioscience
Employees:

6,061

SD Bioscience
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504

SD Annual
Average Wage:

$61,538

Connect. Collaborate. Innovate.

News & Resources

Sanford cancer researcher earns $1.9M grant

OmegaQuant Makes the 2019 Inc. 5000 List

Biotech firm rebrands with focus on cutting-edge industry services

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Meet South Dakota Biotech

Developing Biomedical Companies in South Dakota

Breakthrough with Biotechnology

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