Strong government support, with a pro-business orientation, has helped a thriving biosciences community, promoted the collaboration between the academic world, the health system and industry; and contributed essential infrastructures.

Proven experience in clustering (we are pioneers in Spain) has also worked to create a nourishing environment that acts as a magnet for talent. More than 60 % of the expanding researcher pool comes from various parts of Europe, America and Asia.

The business sector, with more than 65 companies, benefits from leveraging different expertise and converging technologies. Biological know how is complemented by a tradition in engineering, manufacturing, microtechnology, electronics, robotics and automation, and by the newer skills in nanotechnology.

And for sustained success, the BioBasque is also connected to the world. Strong ties have been established with the international scientific community through active participation in global networks such as the Human Proteome Organisation (HUPO) initiative and collaborative relationships within Europe, among which the ERANET programme, or direct participation in networks such as the CEBR (Council of European BioRegions) and organisations such as EuropaBio.

Some facts and figures on the biocommunity:

• 45 biocompanies (R&D intensive).

• 21 supply companies.

• over 15 service providers with life science expertise.

• over 20 research centres and universities.

• 6 leading hospitals, 4 of them university hospitals.

• 20% growth in the sector.

• 26.500 people employed in life sciences.

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