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Why Join?
Established by European scientists in 1978, the European Federation of Biotechnology (EFB) is Europe’s non-profit federation of National Biotechnology Associations, Learned Societies, Universities, Scientific Institutes, Biotech Companies and individual biotechnologists working to promote Biotechnology throughout Europe and beyond.
The Aims of EFB are to advance the responsible use of the Life Sciences, to promote research at the cutting edge of biotechnology, to provide a forum for interdisciplinary and international cooperation, to improve scientific education and to facilitate dialogues between scientists and the public.
The Mission of EFB is to promote the safe, sustainable and beneficial use of Nature’s resources through the application of knowledge in the Life Sciences and biotechnology. Membership is open to all organisations and individuals involved in Biotechnology with an active interest in and a desire to play a central role in the European biotech community.
Institutional Membership Benefits (Print Friendly)
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- Promote international and interdisciplinary cooperation throughout Europe and beyond
- Foster collaboration between academia, research and industry
- Stimulate innovation & technology transfer
- Promote the socially and ethically sound application of biotechnology
- Organize workshops, meetings and the biennial European Congress on Biotechnology
- Promote training & education
- Improve understanding of safety issues in biotechnology
- Promote public understanding of biotechnology
- Prepare position papers, white papers, briefings, reviews and reports
- Maintain good contacts with and serve in an advisory capacity to the European Commission
- Disseminate information on EC funding opportunities and science policy issues
- Promote and defend the beneficial use of biotechnology
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- Full and prestigious status as an Institutional Member and voting member of the General Assembly
- A voice in the direction, priorities and strategy of EFB and our communications and advice to the European Commission
- Influence industry & academic initiatives and public policy through participation on our sections, task groups, and white papers and initiatives
- Be informed of and participate in EFB projects, many of which are major European projects with an international focus and key partners around the world
- Inclusion of your full profile in the EFB Annual Membership Directory
- Build your network with the biotechnology business and research communities
- Information Services: Website includes news releases, industry & academic information and upcoming biotech events
- Subscription to the EFB newsletter: The EFB newsletter is an exclusive publication with information and special offers of interest to members, articles about EFB’s activities and editorial pieces (up to 10 named recipients)
- Inclusion of your full profile in the EFB Annual Membership Directory
- Access to members-only areas of the EFB website and forums
- Visibility for your institution on the EFB website, with a link to your site
- Free access to and announcement of job opportunities on the EFB jobs site
- Special discounts & offers on all EFB events
- Special EFB Member Discounts at many of Europe's leading biotechnology events
- Exclusive opportunities to reach our 4,400 plus members through EFB events and publications
- Participation and/or presentations at key conferences, congresses and related academic & industry events
- Complimentary invitations to EFB seminars and meetings open exclusively to Institutional Members and VIP guests (1 representative per Institutional Member per event)
- Eligibility to serve on the Executive Board and Management Committees