OUR VISION OF THE FUTURE: Arizona is a top-ten life science state.

OUR MISSION: AZBio supports the needs of Arizona’s growing life science ecosystem.

Arizona’s bioscience industry employed 40,399 in 2023 across 3,652 state business establishments, representing a rapid 24.6 percent increase in employment since 2019 and placing the state among the leaders in employment growth. The average wage in the bioscience industry was $102,161—53 percent higher than the state’s private sector average. Academic R&D expenditures in bioscience fields reached a new height of $683.3 million in 2022. NIH funding for Arizona totaled $366.5 million in 2023 following steady annual growth since 2019. Arizona’s bioscience companies attracted strong venture capital investment, with $281.8 million invested in 2023. Arizona stands out in patent activity in bioscience-related technology areas—its 3,387 patent awards from 2019 through 2023 places the state in the second quintile among all states. AZ-BIO2024 - state profile

A key component in Arizona’s life science ecosystem, the Arizona Bioindustry Association (AZBio) is the only statewide organization exclusively focused on growing Arizona’s bioscience industry.

AZBio Member Organizations in the fields of business, research and education, health care delivery, economic development, government, and other professions involved in the biosciences are the key drivers of the growth of Arizona's life science sector. As the unified voice of our industry in Arizona, AZBio strives to make Arizona a place where bioscience organizations can grow and succeed.

AZBio works nationally and globally with the Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMed), the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), the Medical Device Manufacturers Association (MDMA), the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA), and leading patient advocacy organizations.

Through these relationships, AZBio has access to information, contacts, resources, cost saving programs, and the global bioscience and medtech community.

Put Your Business on The Map!

The 2012 Silicon Desert Map & Calendar (due out this November). Be included in the exclusive synergistic map/calendar titled SILICON DESERT, a powerful industry symbol that effectively brings together – the Arizona’sindustry leaders on one promotional poster displayed all year and distributed worldwide.” Our unique media simultaneouslybrings you an audience of Arizona’s best and most-trusted […]

AZBio Comments on the FDA 510K

as submitted to the FDA on September 23, 2011 RE: Docket No. FDA-2011-N-0556 [Center for Devices and Radiological Health 510(k) Clearance Process; Institute of Medicine Report: “Medical Devices and the Public’s Health, The FDA 510(k) Clearance Process at 35 Years”; Request for Comments] On behalf of the Arizona BioIndustry Association (AZBIO), I appreciate the opportunity […]

2011 AZBio Awards Honorees Announced

The Arizona BioIndustry is Moving Forward Faster in 2011 The Arizona BioIndustry Association has selected finalists and honorees for its annual awards gala to be held at the Sheraton Wild Horse Pass on Oct. 13. Awards to be presented include: 2011 Michael A. Cusanovich Educator of the Year, Fast Lane Company Awards, the Arizona Bioscience Company of the Year, […]

Join AZBio at the Personalized Medicine World Conference

PMWC 2012′s “Into The Clinic” session delves into both companies’ and clinicians’ perspectives with a particular focus on the benefits that patients presently gain from Personalized Medicine, as well as on approaches arriving in the near future. This is one of six sessions showcased in the PMWC 2012 program. Join AZBio and come build your […]