SoCalBio – The trade association of the bioscience industries in Greater Los Angeles and neighboring communities

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The Southern California Biomedical Council (SoCalBio) is open to membership by firms and organizations engaged in biotech, medtech and digital health technology development and commercialization in the Greater Los Angeles region.

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SoCalBio Group Purchasing Program which enables member companies to enjoy significant Saving and exclusive discounts on products and services, from lab and office supplies to insurance and shipping services.

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RSVP for 4th Annual Digital Health Conference

The SoCalBio Digital Health Conference is an annual event organized by the Southern California Biomedical Council (SoCalBio). The Conference is a showcase of gadgets and new digital health technologies developed in Southern California that promise to disrupt the $3 trillion US healthcare system.

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About SoCalBio

Southern California Biomedical Council (SoCalBio) is a nonprofit, member-supported trade association that serves the biotech, med tech, IVD and digital health communities in the six counties that comprise the Greater Los Angeles region (Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura, Santa Barbara, Riverside and San Bernardino). SoCalBio’s programs help local firms gain access to capital, potential partners, and other business services. The Council also promotes technology transfer and workforce training, while informing policymakers and the public at-large about the benefits of the region’s bioscience industry. SoCalBio is open to membership by firms and organizations engaged in all aspects of bioscience research, technology development, and commercialization.

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Featured Member

Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP) is a leader in infection prevention – helping facilities prevent healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and in creating the safest possible environments for patients and their families, healthcare workers, providers, and communities.

Upcoming Events

SoCalBio Webinar: All about PPP loan
- Fri, April 16, 2021 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM PDT

SoCalBio seminar focusing on helping you tap the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) money. You will learn from our speakers what it takes to speed up access to such financing, and what you should do to maximize the chances of the PPP loan forgiveness. Join us to learn more and benefit from this program.

SoCalBio Innovation Catalyst Program
- Thu, April 22, 2021 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM PDT

This meeting is one of many screening forums organized by SoCalBio to select the best device, biotech, and digital health company candidates to make presentations during the Annual SoCalBio Conference and the SoCalBio Digital Health Conference

SoCalBio Webinar: All about PPP loan
- Fri, April 16, 2021 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM PDT

Join us for this event to learn why SPACs are now fashionable, what it takes to execute a successful SPAC deal, and how it differs from the reverse merger pathway to public markets.

Greater Los Angeles-Based Organizations Leading the Fight Against COVID-19

What's new at SoCalBio?

American Express Joins the SoCalBio Group Purchasing Program

We are really excited to announce that American Express has been selected as a preferred vendor and a new partner in the SoCalBio GPO Program. Managed by the SoCalBio Group Purchasing Committee, The SoCalBio Group Purchasing Program is offered only to SoCalBio members

Your drive, passion and commitment helped you become a pioneer in the bioscience space. And as you grow from one stage to the next, you need a financial services company who can offer a wide-ranging, flexible suite of business tools and benefits that evolve with you and your business. Whether you’re just starting out or scaling to new heights, a dedicated partner like American Express® can provide you with the long-term support and resources that are good for business and great for people.

SoCalBio in the News

Health Care Investors Pour More Money Into Fewer Companies
January 25, 2021:

Local Health Care Businesses Could Benefit From Prop. 14
November 30, 2020:

SoCalBio Announces Presenting Companies for 22nd Annual ConferenceVenture Funds Look to Health
October 7, 2020:

Venture Funds Look to Health
September 28, 2020:

LA Biotech Companies Post Huge Year-Over-Year Gains
July 27, 2020:

DxTerity Develops At-Home Covid-19 Testing
July 13, 2020:

FDA Approves Fulgent Virus Tests
June 22, 2020:

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Group Purchasing

The Southern California Biomedical Council (SoCalBio) offers member companies and organizations the opportunity to save money on products and services procured through the BioBusiness Solution program. This program is managed by the SoCalBio Group Purchasing Committee and offered only to SoCalBio members based in the Greater Los Angeles/Orange County region.