Connect, Innovate, and Grow with BioForward

Join Wisconsin’s Leading Biohealth Community

Become a BioForward member to unlock a wealth of resources, expert insights, and connections with top professionals in Wisconsin’s biohealth industry. By joining, you become part of something bigger—an interconnected ecosystem driving innovation and enhancing visibility across the biohealth sector.

Where Innovation Meets Opportunity

As Wisconsin’s premier biohealth industry association, we support and promote the growth of Wisconsin’s biohealth community through advocacy, partnerships, and education. Whether you’re a startup, a growing business, or an established corporation, BioForward offers resources and connections that not only help you thrive but also significantly enhance your visibility in the biohealth sector.

Empower Your Biohealth Journey

Maximize Your Impact & Visibility

BioForward was designed to help you excel and be seen in the biohealth industry. As a member, you'll access essential resources and opportunities that can elevate your career and organization. 

Networking and Events

Connect with over 200 member organizations, including industry leaders, startups, and academic institutions.

Connect and Collaborate
BioSavings Program

Significantly reduce operational costs with exclusive discounts on lab essentials.

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Access Exclusive Discounts
Advocacy and Representation

Benefit from BioForward’s advocacy efforts on behalf of the biohealth industry at the state and federal levels.

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Influence Change
Talent Attraction and Retention

Elevate your team through access to a pool of top-tier biohealth industry professionals.

Explore Talent Initiative
Boost Your Biohealth Visibility

Amplify Your Presence

Enhance your company’s visibility and impact with BioForward membership. Showcase your brand, accomplishments, and innovations to a broader audience, and connect with industry leaders through various promotional and sponsorship opportunities.

  • Recognition on website, newsletter, and social media
  • Member blogs, profiles, news, and PR outreach
  • Event sponsorship opportunities
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Exclusive Benefits for Medallion Members

Medallion Members enjoy all the advantages of standard membership, plus a host of exclusive benefits designed to maximize your visibility and influence within the biohealth community. There are four levels of Medallion Members: platinum, gold, silver, and bronze.

  • Receive Priority Job Postings: Priority job posting and presence on the talent initiative landing pages.
  • Gain Extensive Marketing Exposure: Extensive marketing of company logo on website, events, and in the annual report by Medallion status.
  • Benefit from Event Sponsorship: Automatic inclusion as a sponsor of the Wisconsin Biohealth Summit (Silver through Platinum level members) and access to level-appropriate sponsorship benefits, complimentary passes, and more.
  • Sponsor Additional Events: Sponsorship of other large BioForward events including the Annual Member Meeting and Year-End Celebration (Gold and Platinum level members).
  • Access VIP Invitations: Exclusive invitations to VIP events and a sponsored table at the Annual Member Meeting.
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Find Your Perfect Fit

Membership Levels

We offer a variety of membership levels to suit your needs, whether you're an individual professional, a small business, or a large corporation. Each membership level comes with its own set of benefits and a corresponding fee structure, all designed to enhance your visibility and impact within the biohealth community.

Individual Membership

Ideal for professionals seeking to expand their network and stay informed about industry trends.

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Small Business Membership

Perfect for startups and small enterprises looking to grow and gain visibility in the biohealth community.

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Corporate Membership

Designed for larger organizations aiming to influence industry standards and access top-tier resources.

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Medallion Membership

An exclusive level for top-tier organizations that wish to play a significant role in BioForward’s strategic initiatives and have access to premium benefits.

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Associate Membership

Geared towards service providers and suppliers who support the biohealth industry, offering opportunities for collaboration and networking.

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Other Membership Options

Additional membership categories are available to cater to unique needs and specific segments within the biohealth community, including education and research institutions, state and local government entities, and companies with one to two employees that work remotely from Wisconsin.

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Take Your Biohealth Organization Further