Sponsorships

Biofest Invest

Biofest Invest is an annual event that plays a pivotal role in supporting the life science startup community in Texas. It serves as a platform for Texas bioscience companies seeking investment funding to connect with potential investors, resources, and mentors from across the nation. The event features a day filled with networking, presentations, and panel discussions on topics crucial to the bioscience industry.

Additionally, it provides startups with the opportunity to pitch their ideas and gain valuable advice while also facilitating introductions to organizations that support bioscience entrepreneurship. Biofest Invest’s commitment to sharing best practices and fostering connections significantly contributes to the growth and success of startups in the life science sector – over $69M has been raised by pitching companies since the event’s inception in 2021.

250+ attendees
Sponsorship ranges from $1,000 to $5,000

Biofest Days

Biofest Days is a dynamic 10-day series of events celebrating the healthcare and bioscience industry, fostering collaboration, and showcasing San Antonio’s robust ecosystem. Coinciding with the lead-up to the city’s Annual Fiesta Festival, it invites a wide range of participants—from local startups to national organizations—to host events, enhancing visibility and networking opportunities. The rich programming includes tours of regional assets around the city, informative knowledge-based events, startup activities and networking events. This series not only highlights the city’s life science capabilities but also catalyzes growth and innovation within the sector.

No cost for event inclusion in Biofest Days
Increased visibility for all events through combined marketing

Visit Biofest Days website: https://biofest.net/

Innovation Award

For nearly two decades, the annual Innovation Award has stood as a beacon of excellence in the healthcare and bioscience industry. This esteemed award pays tribute to those who have made significant strides through innovative ideas, products, or processes, thereby propelling their fields forward. It underscores the vital role that innovation plays in fostering progress and nurturing a culture of ingenuity.

This event is more than just another seated dinner; it’s a premier networking opportunity that unites thought leaders, pioneers, and industry professionals. It’s an arena for meaningful interactions, idea-sharing, and the establishment of partnerships, all in the spirit of honoring past achievements and inspiring future breakthroughs. The Innovation Award is a celebration of the diverse and inventive spirit that characterizes the healthcare and bioscience sectors, and draws top leadership from the region in attendance.

350+ attendees
Sponsorship ranges from $2,000 to $15,000

BioMedSA Corral: Annual Meeting and Breakfast

The BioMedSA Corral is an annual meeting that has established itself as a cornerstone event for the life science community in Central/South Texas. Renowned for its networking opportunities, the meeting is a celebration of the organization’s milestones and a preview of plans for growth in the region’s healthcare and bioscience sector. BioMedSA takes this occasion to recap its yearly achievements and to chart the course for forthcoming initiatives. The event underscores the organization’s critical influence on the industry’s economic expansion and cements its reputation as the central hub for the region’s life science ecosystem. Each meeting includes an insightful fireside chats led by local leaders, addressing economic issues that significantly impact the life science community, and a innovative roll call designed to facilitate conversations with who you need to meet.

250+ attendees
Sponsorship Table is $1,500

The BIO International Convention

The BIO International Convention is the largest and most comprehensive event for biotechnology in the world. This event represents the full ecosystem of biotech, offering unparalleled opportunities for networking, collaboration, and regional marketing. San Antonio’s presence at the convention is crucial as it highlights the city’s largest economic sector and its commitment to advancing healthcare and bioscience. Participation in such a global platform can significantly boost visibility and drive growth, positioning San Antonio as a recognized key player in the biotech industry.

Visibility with thousands of biotech companies from around the world
19,000+ attendees
1,400+ exhibitors
Sponsorship is $2,000

BioTX Corridor Mixer

The BioTx Corridor is a semi-annual event that has become a cornerstone for networking in the thriving bioscience hotspot of the San Antonio-Austin Corridor over the past few years. It’s an opportunity for the life science community to establish new connections and expand their knowledge of the region’s resources. The event, hosted by BioMedSA in San Marcos, typically at Texas State University STAR Park, is open to startups, established companies, technical support organizations, and investors who play a vital role in the life science ecosystem. Each mixer focuses on a topic relevant to the local ecosystem, encouraging discussions that benefit all attendees.

100+ attendees
Sponsorship ranges from $250 to $1,000

Targeted Networking Events

Women in Bioscience – Women Mentoring Women

Women in Bioscience is a series of intimate gatherings designed to empower women in the industry. These events provide a dedicated space for women to forge new connections and nurture collaborative ties with key organizations within the community. The aim is to drive the growth of the bioscience ecosystem and facilitate the creation of strategic partnerships, thereby enhancing the collective strength and influence of women in this dynamic field. Through these focused networking opportunities, participants can share insights, support each other’s ambitions, and contribute meaningfully to the sector’s development.

~50+ attendees
Sponsorship ranges from $250 to $750

Targeted Networking - Bringing the life science ecosystem together

BioMedSA’s Targeted Networking events are part of a strategic initiative to bring together various industry subsectors for networking. These small, intimate gatherings use BioMedSA’s unique “speed networking” system to ensure that all attendees gain several quality connections through participation. By uniting key players within the community, these meetings create new opportunities for strategic partnerships and enhance community engagement, thereby strengthening the overall bioscience ecosystem.

Subindustry sectors BioMedSA brings together:
Technical service providers
Non-technical service providers
Startup CEOs and COOs
Consultants

For members of BioMedSA only
Events are invite-only based on the theme and are limited to 35 attendees
Sponsorship ranges from $250 to $750

Bioscience Tours of San Antonio

Bus Tours of Biomedical Assets in San Antonio

The Bioscience Tours of San Antonio offer a deep dive into the city’s thriving life science industry. These tours provide participants with a rare chance to explore prominent bioscience institutions, military health facilities, and biomanufacturing sites up close and behind the scenes, showcasing the remarkable expertise and facilities that San Antonio has to offer. The event underscores the depth of San Anotnio’s resources as the City of Science and Health.

Recurring Tours:
Biofest Tours of San Antonio
Biofest Military Tours of San Antonio
Bio Tours of San Antonio Manufacturing

Events are limited to between 35 – 55 attendees
Sponsorship is $3,500.00