Internationalization
Biotechnology needs to address global challenges, as is the market for its innovative products and specialized services.
For biotechnology companies, internationalization is, more than a challenge ,or a necessity; it is an intrinsic part of their corporate DNA, and at AseBio we support our affiliates in this process, channeling resources, offering contacts and organizing international promotion actions that facilitate their access to strategic markets.
How do we help to promote the internationalization of our partners?
AseBio organises major events, such as BIOSPAIN, the AseBio Investor Day, BioLatam and the Green Innovation Forum, which attract companies, public sector agents, media and investors from dozens of countries, thus facilitating international contacts and business for Spanish biotechnology companies.
AseBio was recognised in 2008 by ICEX as a collaborating entity for the management of ICEX’s Internationalisation Plan grants for biotechnology companies. This instrument channels financial support so that Spanish biotech companies have more visibility at the main international events (such as BioEurope, BioEurope Spring or others of national or regional scope). In addition, we collect and disseminate calls for internationalisation grants such as ICEX’s Next programme or joint participation in events such as Bio International Convention or BioJapan.
On the other hand, at AseBio we negotiate discounts and other benefits, which we communicated through the calendar of International Events, so that our members have incentives to participate in meetings and conferences around the world.
In the international arena, together with access to strategic markets, we prioritise attracting investment, since financing – another of our main areas of work – is a key axis for the growth of our companies and the development of the sector. We also dedicate a sustained effort to weaving a solid network of contacts with clusters, associations, technology hubs and other entities representative of the main international biotechnology hubs, with special attention to the European level. These contacts often take the form of institutional arrangements.
The Internationalisation Working Group, registered within the Ecosystem Commission, has been set up in 2024 to enhance and reinforce the performance of the international business promotion and development department with the contributions, knowledge, and networking capacity of the partners.
