BioBuzz is a company that focuses on the biotech and life sciences industry. It aims to bring the biotech and life science community together by creating a stronger and better-connected ecosystem. BioBuzz provides pathways into the biotech industry through internships, apprenticeships, and upskilling programs for new graduates and career transitioners. The company also offers a network of vetted executive-level talent and subject matter experts for consulting projects, fractional roles, or board vacancies. The company operates as an online platform publishing content focused on the biotech and life sciences industry.

BioHealth Innovation is an innovation intermediary that connects leading bioscience innovators with the unmatched resources of federal institutions, top-tier universities and healthcare facilities in the BioHealth Capital Region. Its mission is to accelerate the commercialization of life-saving discoveries by moving ideas from labs to market more efficiently. BHI sources and evaluates market-relevant biohealth intellectual property, links it with funding and talent, and supports business growth to promote the region as a global leader in biohealth entrepreneurship.

Capra Biosciences is revolutionizing chemical production for supply chain resilience and cost-efficiency. With its patented bioreactor technology, it is creating the first bio-based chemicals that are not only affordable but transform byproducts and waste into valuable materials for humanity. Capra Biosciences is offering two drop-in personal care actives – retinol and salicylic acid – and has an active pipeline of additional products spanning active pharmaceutical ingredients, personal care actives, industrial chemicals, and more. The company is operating out of its 10,000-square-foot facility in Sterling, VA, with full-stack capabilities from strain development to full-scale production.

G2G Consulting provides Government to Growth (G2G) strategies via comprehensive government affairs, public relations, and economic development services for businesses and non-profits. G2G’s focus is connecting innovators to government to solve society’s biggest challenges. G2G has secured $550 million in non-dilutive government funding as well as policy and regulatory changes for health, biotechnology and high-tech innovation, women’s health, economic development, defense, and transportation at the federal and state levels of government. The firm was founded in 2007 by Liz Powell, Esq., MPH who has 25 years of experience in government affairs from serving as Legislative Director for Members of Congress, political campaign organizer and lobbyist. She has built a team of bipartisan professionals who track funding pathways via the monthly GBG Reporting Service and shape government policies and systems, spanning from the Department of Defense research funding to CMS reimbursement, to the creation of ARPA-H. In sum, G2G navigates government to influence funding and programs; draft policies and regulatory comments; organize Capitol Hill Fly-Ins, Statehouse Days, Legislative Briefings and media events; and build critical, long-term relationships in Congress, among agencies, and in the White House.

George Mason University is Virginia’s largest public research university, known for its commitment to innovation, diversity and academic excellence across 200+ degree programs. Located in the National Capital Region, GMU plays a vital role in advancing research and workforce development, particularly in the biosciences. It maintains a strong partnership with ATCC, collaborating on education, internships and regional biotech initiatives to foster talent and drive innovation in the BioHealth Capital Region.

Prince William County's Economic Development Department promotes Prince William County as a premier destination for businesses and visitors. We work with partners to attract and grow diverse businesses, create high-quality jobs, and enhance tourism experiences, all contributing to a vibrant community for residents and visitors. Prince William County is emerging as one of the fastest-growing life science clusters in the Greater DC Metropolitan Area. At the heart of this dynamic ecosystem is Innovation Park, a premier research and technology hub anchored by George Mason University’s Science and Technology Campus. Notably, the County’s Endeavor234 incubator program offers early-stage companies access to wet lab space, cutting-edge resources, a robust talent pipeline, and a dynamic research environment. Since its launch in 2014, the program has helped more than 20 emerging companies with lab space and seen eight of those companies raise capital and expand operations.

Virginia Bio is the premier statewide non-profit trade association representing the life sciences industry in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Founded in 1992, its mission is to foster a thriving biohealth ecosystem through advocacy, capital investment, talent development and strategic networking. As the official state affiliate of the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), Virginia Bio connects 200+ member organizations and promotes innovation that improves health outcomes and drives economic growth.