What BioMed SA does

BioMedSA is a non-profit, membership-based industry association founded in 2005 and headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, that functions as the central connective hub for the Central/South Texas healthcare and bioscience ecosystem. It does not build or sell a technology product; its operational footprint is a website platform used for membership management, event ticketing, newsletter distribution, and content publishing, with programmatic offerings delivered through partnerships and in-house events. Its core "products" are programs and services: tiered annual memberships (six entity types ranging from $350 to $12,500 per year based on employee count), the Bio Business Solutions cost-savings program (which has generated over $511 million in cumulative member savings across approximately 4,500 participating companies), the Biofest Invest annual pitch competition (companies pitching have raised over $85 million since 2021), the BioMarketSA commercialization program with the VACReady module for pre-revenue medtech startups, the Innovation Awards annual dinner, Biofest Days (a 10-day festival), and targeted networking programs such as BioTX Corridor Mixers and the Women in Bioscience series.

The organization's customer base is segmented by vertical into bioscience companies, healthcare and research organizations, educational institutions, economic development organizations (including VCs and investors), and community/foundation members. BioMedSA generates revenue through four streams: recurring membership dues (primary), event sponsorships ($250 to $15,000 per event tier), event ticket sales, and donations. Distribution is direct via its website, a monthly newsletter reaching over 4,000 subscribers, active Facebook and LinkedIn presence, presence at the BIO International Convention, and a member-blog content engine. Strategic partnerships with institutions such as Texas Biomedical Research Institute, Southwest Research Institute, UT Health San Antonio, University Health, Brooke Army Medical Center, the City of San Antonio, Greater:SATX, Alamo Angels, and the Medical Technology Enterprise Consortium provide the depth of regional access that constitutes the association's core value proposition.

Name

BioMed SA

Legal name

BioMedSA

Website

https://biomedsa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

BioMedSA is a non-profit, membership-based industry association founded in 2005 in San Antonio that serves as the central hub connecting the Central/South Texas life science ecosystem — including bioscience companies, research institutions, hospitals, military medical facilities, investors, and academic organizations — through tiered memberships, events, and cost-savings programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

San Antonio

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues are the primary revenue stream. Dues are structured by entity type (bioscience industry, healthcare and research, education, economic development, community, foundation) and employee count tiers ranging from 1 employee to 2000+ employees. Bioscience companies with 1-20 employees pay $350/year, scaling up to $12,500/year for organizations with 2000+ employees.
2. Event Sponsorships: BioMedSA generates sponsorship revenue through its signature events. Biofest Invest sponsorships range from $1,000 to $10,000; Innovation Awards sponsorships range from $2,000 to $15,000; Biofest Corral sponsorships range from $1,500 (Corporate Table) to $5,000 (Trailblazer Sponsor); the BIO International Convention booth sponsorship is $3,000; BioTX Corridor Mixer sponsorships range from $250 to $1,000; and Women in Bioscience sponsorships range from $250 to $1,000.
3. Event Ticket Sales: Revenue is generated from ticket sales for events and programs. Event pricing includes: Cross-Generational Wisdom workshop at $50 per attendee; Innovation Awards at $200/person for members and $250/person for non-members; Biofest Invest pitch application fee at $150 for member organizations and $250 for non-members.
4. Donations: BioMedSA accepts donations from individuals and organizations to support its programs, marketing, workforce development, and informational initiatives. Higher-level donations are handled through direct contact with BioMedSA.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

BioMedSA is a non-profit, membership-based industry association that operates as the central hub for the healthcare and bioscience industry in Central/South Texas. It sells annual organizational memberships and a portfolio of programs, including the Bio Business Solutions cost savings program (over $511 million in cumulative savings), Biofest Invest pitch competitions (over $85 million raised by participating companies since 2021), BioMarketSA commercialization support including the VACReady medtech program, and signature events such as Biofest Days, the Innovation Awards, and the BioMedSA Corral annual meeting.

Product overview

BioMedSA is a member-driven hub for the life science industry in Central/South Texas, offering a portfolio of programs and services rather than a unified software product. The core offerings include membership with cost savings (Bio Business Solutions), commercialization support through BioMarketSA and its VACReady module, and investor connections via Biofest Invest. The organization also runs annual events including Biofest Days, the BioMedSA Corral annual meeting, and the Awards for Innovation in Healthcare and Bioscience. Additional services include networking programs (BioTX Corridor Mixer, Women in Bioscience), educational tours, funding support, R&D support resources, and advocacy. BioMedSA operates as a non-profit industry organization rather than a technology product company.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BioMedSA Membership Annual membership providing access to BioMedSA programming and events at reduced pricing, news sharing via website and social media, fundraising opportunities including MTEC military medical funding, legislative advocacy planning, industry task forces, Innovation Award nominations, the Bio Business Solutions cost savings program, free SBIR proposal review, and the BioMarketSA commercialization pathway. Dues are tiered from $350 to $12,500 per year based on entity type and employee count.
• Bio Business Solutions Member-exclusive cost savings program that leverages the national purchasing power of biotechnology organizations to negotiate contracts on lab supplies, insurance, and business services, available to BioMedSA members across all entity types.
• BioMarketSA Commercialization program series for pre-revenue medical technology startups, delivered through structured pathways that include the VACReady six-week intensive program covering hospital value analysis committee decision-making. Available to BioMedSA member companies.
• VACReady Six-week intensive commercialization program within BioMarketSA that dives deep into the hospital decision-making process with a special focus on the Value Analysis Committee (VAC), providing insider knowledge and strategic guidance for presenting medtech solutions to hospital stakeholders.
• Biofest Invest Annual spring event featuring pitch competitions with cash prizes of $10,000 and prize packages valued at over $10,000, connecting Texas bioscience companies with potential investors from across the nation. Pitch application fees are $150 for member organizations and $250 for non-members.
• Biofest Days 10-day series of events fostering collaboration and showcasing the San Antonio healthcare and bioscience ecosystem, held in conjunction with the city's Annual Fiesta Festival.
• Awards for Innovation in Healthcare and Bioscience Annual awards program recognizing outstanding leaders and pioneers in healthcare and bioscience, honoring contributions in patient care, scientific discovery, education, leadership, public policy, and medical technology. Includes the Innovation Awards Dinner, members $200/person and non-members $250/person, with 400+ attendees expected.
• BioMedSA Corral Annual meeting for the life science community featuring networking, milestone celebrations, fireside chats with local leaders, and an innovative roll call designed to facilitate connections. Sponsorship tiers include Trailblazer ($5,000), Pioneer ($3,000), and Corporate Table ($1,500).
• BioTX Corridor Mixer Semi-annual networking event for the San Antonio-Austin bioscience corridor, typically hosted at Texas State University STAR Park, connecting startups, established companies, technical support organizations, and investors. Sponsorship ranges from $250 to $1,000.
• Women in Bioscience Ongoing series designed to connect and empower women in the bioscience industry through intimate sessions featuring expert discussions, leadership development, and career advancement opportunities. Sponsorship ranges from $250 to $1,000.
• Bioscience Tours Tour program covering San Antonio's bioscience institutions, military health facilities, and biomanufacturing sites, including Biofest Tours, Biofest Military Tours, and Bio Tours of San Antonio Manufacturing.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $511 million in cumulative cost savings generated for participating companies through the Bio Business Solutions program.
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core, key and minor.

• Medical Technology Enterprise Consortium (MTEC)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerMTEC is a national consortium connecting BioMedSA members with military medical funding opportunities that may not be available through other channels. BioMedSA facilitates member access to this consortium as part of its fundraising and funding support services.
• Bio Business Solutions (BIO)coreOthersBioMedSA members gain access to the Bio Business Solutions national cost savings program operated by BIO (Biotechnology Innovation Organization). This program leverages purchasing power across regional BioMedSA-like organizations to negotiate contracts that save member companies money on lab supplies, insurance, and business services. The program has generated over $511 million in cumulative savings.
• Cogent ConsultscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCogent Consults co-developed the BioMarketSA commercialization program, specifically the VACReady program for pre-revenue medtech companies. Cogent Consults provides strategic guidance and insider knowledge on hospital value analysis committees as part of the six-week intensive program.
• Greater: SATXkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerGreater: SATX is a key economic development partner that works with BioMedSA to attract bioscience companies to San Antonio. The organizations collaborate on corporate tours and industry resource information for companies considering relocation to the region.
• City of San AntoniokeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe City of San Antonio is a grantor and strategic partner of BioMedSA, providing partial financial support. BioMedSA works with the City's economic development department to help companies access incentives and information for relocating to San Antonio.
• Texas State University STAR ParkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBioMedSA hosts the semi-annual BioTX Corridor Mixer at Texas State University STAR Park in San Marcos, connecting the San Antonio-Austin bioscience corridor. The event is open to startups, established companies, technical support organizations, and investors.
• UT Health San AntoniokeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerUT Health San Antonio is a key member and institutional partner of BioMedSA, contributing research capabilities, clinical trial infrastructure, and faculty expertise to the San Antonio bioscience ecosystem. Multiple subsidiary UT Health San Antonio entities are also members.
• Southwest Research Institute (SwRI)keyStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwRI is a premium member of BioMedSA and a major research institution providing contract research services in pharmaceuticals, bioengineering, medical devices, and more to the bioscience ecosystem.
• Texas Biomedical Research Institute (Texas Biomed)keyStrategic or Co-development PartnerTexas Biomed is a premium member and key ecosystem institution. It is the only NIH primate center with a BSL-4 lab in the US, providing unique infectious disease research capabilities for the ecosystem.
• San Antonio Medical FoundationkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerSan Antonio Medical Foundation is a premium member that awards collaborative research grants annually. It plays a key role in funding research collaborations and is a co-presenting sponsor of the Innovation Awards.
• University HealthkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity Health is a premium member and one of the top 10 largest hospital systems in the US. It provides clinical trial infrastructure and is a key partner in the San Antonio Model whole blood rotation system pioneered by Dr. Donald Jenkins.
• VelocityTXkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerVelocityTX is a subsidiary member and innovation center offering wet labs (BSL-2), private labs, and training/event space to early-stage bioscience companies. It is part of the VelocityTX campus on San Antonio's east side.
• Alamo BioCenterkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlamo BioCenter is a new flexible coworking laboratory space in San Antonio's Medical Center offering office, laboratory, and conference space. Members receive 10% off first lease sign-up as a BioMedSA local cost savings benefit.
• Southwest Texas Regional Advisory Council (STRAC)keyStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTRAC is a subsidiary member and key partner in trauma and emergency care. It collaborated with Dr. Donald Jenkins on the San Antonio Model whole blood rotation system and hosts the annual National Blood Summit.
• Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military MedicinekeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Henry M. Jackson Foundation is a board-level member that facilitates collaborations and grants with the US military's medical research programs. It is a key bridge between military medicine and civilian bioscience research.
• South Texas Blood & TissuekeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerSouth Texas Blood & Tissue is a subsidiary member and key partner in the San Antonio Model whole blood rotation system. It collaborates with military and civilian trauma systems to ensure sustainable whole blood supply for emergency transfusions.
• BioBridge GlobalkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerBioBridge Global is a premium member providing biotech/pharma core lab services including immunology, virology, microbiology, cellular and molecular biology, cell and tissue engineering, biomaterials, proteomics, and cGMP biomanufacturing.
• Rochal IndustrieskeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerRochal Industries is a premium member company. Board Chair Ann Salamone is noted for her work in collaborative research that provides a strong platform for creativity in the San Antonio ecosystem.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths1 record

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/BioMedSATX
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/biomedsa

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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