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UK BioIndustry Association (BIA)

UK trade association for innovative life sciences and biotechnology

bioindustry.org
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Founded year
1989
Company type
Nonprofit
Number of employees
10–90
Industry
Professional Organizations

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Latest news about UK BioIndustry Association (BIA)

In short: BIA celebrated record UK biotech funding in Q2 2026 and advocated for enhanced R&D tax credits in its Autumn Budget submission.

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BIA welcomes UK Global Talent Visa expansion for R&D

The UK extended eligibility to R&D-intensive roles in life sciences, clean energy, pharmaceuticals, and advanced manufacturing; BIA cites flexible recruitment, faster settlement, and freedom for visa holders.

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BIA invites member nominations for five upcoming board positions

Nominations close on 11 September 2026, with elections concluding in October and new directors starting three-year terms on 1 January 2027.

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BioXconomy

UK biotech funding hits five-year high in Q2

UK biotech companies raised £2.05 billion ($2.76 billion) in venture capital in the second quarter of 2026, the strongest quarter for the sector in five...

Technology Networks

Patent Plausability Case Sees BIA Intervention

The UK Bioindustry Association (BIA) has been granted permission by the Supreme Court to intervene in its review of Warner-Lambert Company LLC v Generics (UK...

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