Innovations

Iowa group to host ‘Biotech Innovation Showcase’

The Iowa Biotechnology Association (IowaBio) has announced a day-long Biotech Innovation Showcase event will be added to the group’s “Partnering For Growth” forum in March of 2016.

Executive director Joe Hrdlicka says the Showcase, which will take place on March 30th, is the result of industry leaders and investors seeking to establish a gathering of innovators, inventors and investors to collaborate on their work specific to the field of biotechnology. The event will provide a forum for biotech leaders in Iowa and beyond to present their innovations to potential investors in Iowa and beyond.

“We have established an expert panel for innovators to make presentations that address important topics including the development of biofuels and biomaterials; advances in food, ag and plant genetics; progress in animal health; as well as human health and medical technology,” Hrdlicka said. “This event will help solidify Iowa’s position as a leader in bioscience.”

Applications to present will be accepted through January 8, 2016, Hrdlicka said.

IowaBio’s Partnering For Growth forum will be held the next day, on March 31st. It is the state’s “biotechnology summit” targeted to senior leaders in biotech who have funding, human resources, issues management, business development and research in their areas of responsibility. The event also attracts public leaders who lead programs assisting the biotech sector from a funding, regulatory or economic development perspective. Partnering For Growth features a series of educational presentations, track sessions and networking activities aimed at sharing best practices and opportunities for collaboration within the industry.

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