BioSTL

Overview

Based in St. Louis, this nonprofit organization fosters innovation and entrepreneurship in the medical and plant biosciences sectors. Established in 2001 by Dr. William H. Danforth, its mission is to build a vibrant and inclusive innovation economy in St. Louis, addressing global challenges such as disease and hunger.

It acts as a catalyst for the regional innovation ecosystem by engaging stakeholders including business leaders, universities, and venture capitalists. The organization supports startup creation and investment through its BioGenerator program, provides capital, leadership recruitment, and research facilities, attracts international companies and talent through GlobalSTL, and promotes diversity in the workforce. Additional programs focus on infrastructure, training, and resources for entrepreneurs in the bioscience sector.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +1 314-880-8877
• Website: biostl.org
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/biostl

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• Fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in biosciences
• Supporting startup creation and investment through BioGenerator
• Attracting high-growth global companies and talent (GlobalSTL)
• Promoting workforce diversity and inclusion
• Infrastructure development for bioscience startups
• Entrepreneur training and resource programs
• Commercialization of bioscience discoveries
• Public-private partnership building
• Bioscience ecosystem growth and development
• Advancing public policy in bioscience innovation

Technologies Used

• Google Tag Manager
• MailChimp SPF
• Microsoft Office 365
• Mobile Friendly
• Nginx
• Outlook
• Typekit

Affiliated Organizations & Regional Branches

• BioGenerator Ventures