BioHouston is a non-profit, tax-exempt [501(c)(3)] corporation established in 2001 by Houston-region academic and research institutions with a focus on biotechnology. The company's primary goal is to position the Houston region as a strong global contender in life science and biotechnology commercialization. By creating an environment that stimulates technology transfer and research commercialization, BioHouston aims to generate economic wealth for the region and establish its global competitiveness in the life science sector.
One of BioHouston's key strategies is to convene various stakeholders such as scientists, intellectual property experts, venture capitalists, and pharmaceutical companies to ignite the life science industry in Houston. Additionally, the company seeks to communicate and interact to facilitate knowledge sharing and explore opportunities within the industry.
Furthermore, BioHouston aims to catalyze discoveries and commercial developments to unlock the true potential of the life science industry in Houston. Through these activities, the company endeavors to make the Houston region a world-class competitor in the life science industry.