Strategic Partnerships in focus at Europe’s premier Life Sciences event
Global Victoria is accepting applications from Victorian biotech and medtech companies to participate in its 3-day trade mission to BIO-Europe from 3-5 November 2025, in Vienna.
Why you should apply
The EU life sciences sector is valued at more than EUR1.5 trillion, accounts for 9% of EU’s GDP, and is home to 15% of the world’s top life science companies. The EU market is actively seeking novel ways to prevent, diagnose and treat disease. Increasingly, it is looking towards Australia as a high-quality and well-regulated partner in innovation.
BIO-Europe attracts global business leaders including senior executives of leading biotech companies, business development teams from large and midsize pharmaceutical companies, investors and other industry experts.
Participating in BIO-Europe will provide companies with a greater understanding of the European life sciences ecosystem and explore existing opportunities for:
- Partnerships
- Investment
- Networking
- Business attraction
- Market intelligence gathering
What types of businesses should apply?
Global Victoria is seeking applications from export-ready Victorian companies/organisations from the following areas:
- Biotechnology and Medical Technology companies
- Clinical trial service companies
- Research Institutes
- Life Sciences startups
What's included?
- Pre-mission briefing
- Use of the Australian Pavilion at BIO-Europe 2025
- On-ground support
- Opportunity to attend a clinical trial educational event targeting European biotech organisations
What's not included?
It is the delegates' responsibility to fund and manage the following:
- Conference registration fees
- Airfares
- Visas
- Accommodation
- Costs incurred outside of trade mission activities, such as meals and external activities
- Transport costs, such as taxis, Ubers and public transport
Trade Mission Terms and Conditions
Familiarise yourself with Global Victoria's Ts & Cs for participation in our trade mission program.
Contact us
For more information about the trade mission, contact our Trade Manager for Health and Life Sciences, Libby Kruse.