MOVING LIFE SCIENCE INNOVATIONSĀ
FROM DISCOVERY TO DEVELOPMENT TOĀ DELIVERY
OUR VISION OF THE FUTURE:Ā Arizona is a top-ten life science state.
OUR MISSION:Ā AZBio supports the needs of Arizonaās growing life science ecosystem.
OUR MEMBERS: AZBio Members make an impact. They discover, develop and deliver health innovations including medicines, medical devices, diagnostics, and a wide range of health technologies. Our members also include economic development partners, educators, investors, leading business and philanthropic organizations, and patient advocacy organizations.Ā AZBio Members employ over 365,000 Arizonans who are working together to make life better for people in Arizona and around the world.
Our industry sector generated over $43.64 billion in Economic Impact in 2023.
That's up over 88% from 2016 and growing at a Compound Annual Growth Rate of 9.5%.
Arizonaās bioscience industry (not including our hospitals) 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 $102,161ā53 percent higher than the stateās private sector average.Ā View More of Arizona's Bioscience Industry Data
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Get Connected With Arizona's Bioindustry
A key component in Arizonaās life science ecosystem, the Arizona Bioindustry Association (AZBio) is the only statewide organization exclusively focused on growing Arizonaās bioscience industry.Ā Ā
AZBioĀ Member OrganizationsĀ 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. Ā 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.
Success Stories – Good News from Arizona’s BioIndustry
ABOR Names Ann Weaver Hart as UA Presidential Candidate
The Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR) today announced Ann Weaver Hart as the candidate for theĀ presidentĀ of the University of Arizona. Ā Her introduction to the UA campus is scheduled for Feb. 13.
A Look at the Future – IBM’s Watson spotlighted In Medical Design
Beyond Jeopardy! Ā IBM’s Katherine Holland Ā shares a look into the future and at the role that Watson can play.
Opportunity Alert: ASU Leap Day Challenge 229
Do you have an idea that could change the world? Ā Arizona State University has launched the ASU Leap Day Challenge to encourage innovation andĀ entrepreneurship. Ā Are You Ready To Take The Leap?
BIO History: Scottsdale attorney shares stories from BIO’s early days
BIO was created in 1993 through the merger of the Association of Biotechnology Companies and the Industrial Biotechnology Association. The goal was for the entire industry, from young startups to established companies, to speak with one voice for the industry on important policy issues. Ā Some of the biggest breakthroughs in the early days came from […]
Events
- 2nd Annual Arizona Digital Health Symposium
        May 5, 2026 - Phoenix - World Parkinson Conference - WPC 2026 Phoenix
        May 24, 2026 - Phoenix - CapitalFit Medical Technology & Wellness Expo 2026
        Jun 6, 2026 - Scottsdale - DIA + Whale Tank Biotech Innovation Program and Pitch Competition
        Jun 14, 2026 - Philadelphia - BIO International Convention
        Jun 22, 2026 - San Diego










































































