Since 1997, BioM is the network organization of the biotechnology sector in Munich and in Bavaria, commissioned by the Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs. Approximately 270 biotechnological and pharmaceutical companies are present in the metropolitan area of Munich. The core competence of the region is the development of innovative therapeutics and diagnostics, in particular for personalized healthcare. BioM supports the Bavarian biotechnological and pharmaceutical sector with an extensive network for developing new business contacts. The cluster management offers central access and a broad range of information about the sector for prospective customers from home and abroad.
BioM manages a broad range of training sessions, events and network meetings “by experts for experts” as well as for start-ups. BioM provides comprehensive consulting and specialized coaching, training and mentoring programs especially for those start-ups. In total, BioM has supported more than 200 start-up companies in 20 years.
Bavaria: the Place for the Medicine of the Future
BioM recognizes the challenges of the medicine of the future and supports its development by identifying and connecting matching partners from science, industry, medicine and finance. BioM supports the innovation process by developing and providing targeted measures and customized instruments.