About Maine Biotech

Biotechnology Association of Maine (BAM)

The Biotechnology Association of Maine (BAM) is a trade organization which promotes the industry's steady growth, interprets its benefits to the public, and influences pertinent public policy.

Center for Innovation in Biotechnology (CIB)

The Center for Innovation in Biotechnology (CIB) is an industry-driven, non-profit corporation established to catalyze the growth of Maine's biotechnology & biomedical sector by promoting the interaction of scientific excellence, commercial innovation, and business development.

Collaborative Mission

Collectively, Maine Biotech provides a total of seven important functions for its membership, the State of Maine, New England and global biotechnology.

These include:

  • Represent members of Maine's diverse biotechnology sector
  • Advocate for governmental change in interest of its membership and partners with other industry organizations to effect change where needed
  • Provide a forum for companies and nonprofit entities to network and exchange ideas to foster the development of biotechnology
  • Foster the capacity of Maine's biotechnology community to translate laboratory discoveries to commercial opportunities
  • Facilitate the formation and growth of biotechnology enterprises in Maine
  • Serve as a source of education/information to enhance public visibility and recognition of the sector's important economic contributions and the future potential of Maine's biotechnology community
  • Promote the establishment of commercial, governmental and educational liaisons between Maine's biotechnology sector and the global biotechnology community.