One Florida. One life science ecosystem.
Florida Biotech Exchange unites the state's emerging founder, executive, and investor communities into one powerful network — from the Gulf Coast to the Atlantic. United through the Council, the Exchange, and VC Village.
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Our Mission
From regional pockets to a unified global hub
Florida's life science innovation has grown in pockets — from the Tampa Bay corridor to Miami and beyond. Florida Biotech Exchange connects those disparate parts into a single network: uniting founders, researchers, investors, and operators to map what exists, spotlight wins, and define what happens next.
Come help us map the future. Florida is different — let's show the world why.
Strategic Alignment
Identifying the unique superpowers of Florida's regions to foster collaboration and eliminate redundancies.
Collective Advocacy
Transitioning from individual voices to a unified coalition championing the interests of the industry.
Abundance Mindset
Florida is a global economy rivaling entire continents. It's time we start acting like the global force we are.
How it works
Two branches, one ecosystem
Florida Biotech Exchange operates through a private executive Council and a public events Alliance — working together to connect the state's leaders wherever they are.
Executive membership network
Florida Life Science Council
A statewide peer network for seasoned life science executives — closed-door discussion, deal flow, and peer counsel across Florida's biotech corridors.
EnterStatewide events alliance
Florida Life Science Exchange
The connective tissue of the ecosystem — anchoring in-person and virtual gatherings that link Florida's founders, investors, and researchers.
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Two ways we bring the ecosystem together
Florida Biotech Exchange operates two signature programs — one in the room, one online — each on its own home. Together they connect Florida's life science leaders wherever they are.
Flagship in-person eventBIO on the Bay
Florida's premier life science networking event in St. Petersburg — connecting founders, investors, and academics converting research into a self-sustaining economy.
Virtual networking seriesFlorida BioXchange
Uniting Florida's stakeholder, executive, and investor communities online. Each event features a keynote speaker and a bold theme across cell bio, deep tech, AI, and space bio.
Ready to help build Florida's bioeconomy?
Whether you're a founder, investor, researcher, or operator — there's a place for you in Florida Biotech Exchange. Bring your talent, capital, or organization into the ecosystem.