Our Mission

iBIO’s mission is to make Illinois and the surrounding Midwest one of the world’s top life sciences centers: a great place to do business, and a great place to grow new technology ventures.

With active support from corporate, academic and government leaders, iBIO:

• promotes sound public policy at the local, state, and federal levels;
• improves Illinois’ and the Midwest’s ability to create, attract, and retain businesses; and
• through the iBIO Institute, delivers education and training for students at all levels, biotech professionals, and the general public

iBIO pursues this mission and work plan by promoting effective collaboration within and between the public, private, and academic/research sectors of our community.

We thereby contribute to the well-being of people worldwide through medical, agricultural, and industrial applications.  And regionally we create new jobs, wealth, and excitement.

iBIO is proud to be the Illinois affiliate of the national Biotechnology Industry Organization, or BIO, headquartered in Washington, DC. To read more about BIO, click here.