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.