Diversity Alliance for Science

What Diversity Alliance for Science does

Diversity Alliance for Science (DA4S) is a US-based non-profit 501(c)(3) organization founded in 2008 and headquartered in Stevenson Ranch, California. It operates as a membership-driven networking community focused on promoting equal opportunity and inclusion of qualified diverse businesses in the Life Sciences and Healthcare global supply chain. Its primary constituents are pharmaceutical and healthcare corporations seeking diverse suppliers on one side, and Life Sciences suppliers — including small and clinical enterprises — seeking access to corporate procurement opportunities on the other. Hospitals, academic institutions, and clinical enterprise leaders also participate in its programs.

DA4S delivers value primarily through recurring events and structured programs rather than a proprietary technology platform. Its core product is an annual conference franchise with a flagship West Coast Conference (scheduled for August 25-27, 2026 in Anaheim, CA) and a returning East Coast Conference (2027), supplemented by GEO Cluster regional events and facilitated matchmaking sessions that connect suppliers with pharma, healthcare, and academic buyers. Layered on top of the events are named programs including ELEVATE (supplier development), Eight That Innovate (innovation showcase), Mentorship, Awards, SPIRAL Supplier Partnerships, Helix (member resources), Community Outreach, the Merck Drexel ALP partnership, and the AstraZeneca Sustainability Accelerator Program. The supporting technology footprint is minimal — a WordPress website, a Wild Apricot member login portal, and Pixieset-hosted photo galleries — consistent with a community-driven operating model rather than a software-as-a-service business.

Commercially, DA4S generates revenue through membership fees paid by corporate and supplier members and through conference and event participation fees, both of which are not publicly priced. The go-to-market motion is event-driven and community-led, relying on conferences, email, organic social media, and member referrals rather than a traditional sales funnel. Strategic partnerships with Merck (Merck Drexel ALP) and AstraZeneca (Sustainability Accelerator Program) anchor the corporate-member side, while the supplier side is intentionally a long-tail of small and clinical enterprises. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors, holds no disclosed funding rounds, and shows no headcount or revenue figures in the available material.

Name

Diversity Alliance for Science

Legal name

Diversity Alliance for Science (DA4S)

Website

https://diversityallianceforscience.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Diversity Alliance for Science (DA4S) is a US-based 501(c)(3) non-profit that runs membership programs and annual conferences connecting pharmaceutical and healthcare corporations with diverse Life Sciences suppliers to promote supplier diversity and inclusion.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Supplier Diversity Networking

NAICS

Business Associations (81391), Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Global Health Research, Clinical Trials & Product Development Partnerships (PDPs) (HLAJAOAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Virtual/Hybrid Conference Production & Platform Management (THAHACAM)

Keywords

• Supplier diversity networking
• Life sciences conferences
• Healthcare supply chain
• Membership organization
• Pharmaceutical matchmaking events

Headquarters

HQ city

Stevenson Ranch

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: DA4S operates as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that generates revenue through membership fees from corporations and suppliers participating in the Life Sciences and Healthcare supply chain.
2. Conference and Event Revenue: Revenue generated from annual conferences including West Coast and East Coast conferences, matchmaking sessions, and related event participation fees.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Diversity Alliance for Science (DA4S) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit membership organization that operates annual West Coast and East Coast conferences, Geo Cluster regional events, facilitated Matchmaking sessions, and a portfolio of supplier development programs (ELEVATE, SPIRAL supplier partnerships, Mentorship, Sustainability Accelerator, Awards) to connect qualified diverse suppliers with pharmaceutical, healthcare, hospital, and academic organizations in the Life Sciences and Healthcare global supply chain. Membership and corporate sponsorships fund the organization's networking activities.

Product overview

DA4S (Diversity Alliance for Science) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that operates as a membership-based network rather than a software product company. The organization offers a platform of event-based programs and services including annual conferences (West Coast and East Coast), Geo Cluster Events, Matchmaking networking sessions, Awards recognition, ELEVATE supplier development, Eight That Innovate innovation showcase, Mentorship Program, Merck Drexel ALP partnership, Community Outreach, Sustainability Accelerator Program (with AstraZeneca), Supplier Partnerships (SPIRAL), and Helix resources. These programs work together to connect diverse suppliers with pharmaceutical corporations, healthcare organizations, and hospitals to promote equal opportunity and inclusion in the Life Sciences and Healthcare global supply chain.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• West Coast Conference: Annual conference held in Southern California featuring pharmaceutical executives, hospitals, and clinical enterprise leaders for networking and business relationship building in the Life Sciences industry.
• East Coast Conference
• ELEVATE
• Eight That Innovate
• GEO Cluster
• SPIRAL
• Sustainability Accelerator Program

Products and services

• Membership Program Corporate and supplier membership providing access to DA4S conferences, networking events, Matchmaking sessions, mentorship opportunities, and supplier partnership programs in the life sciences and healthcare industry. The membership is the foundational engagement model through which corporations and suppliers participate in the DA4S ecosystem.
• West Coast Conference Annual three-day conference held in Anaheim, CA (next scheduled for August 25-27, 2026) that brings together pharmaceutical executives, hospitals, and clinical enterprise CEOs with diverse suppliers for keynote sessions, supplier showcases, Matchmaking, roundtable networking, and evening receptions. Participation is limited to facilitate effective networking and relationship building between suppliers and corporate attendees.
• East Coast Conference Annual conference held on the East Coast featuring pharmaceutical executives, hospitals, and clinical enterprise leaders for networking and supplier-corporate connections in the life sciences industry. The 2027 date is listed as "coming soon."
• Geo Cluster Event Regional geographic clustering event connecting life sciences suppliers and corporations within specific regional locations for localized networking and supplier-buyer connections.
• Matchmaking Scheduled facilitated networking sessions (next held on August 27, 2026 in Anaheim, CA) that connect life science vendors with pharma, healthcare, academia, and hospital attendees through one-on-one meetings, enabling direct introductions between diverse suppliers and corporate buyers.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Merck Drexel ALPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMerck Drexel ALP is a program partner with DA4S. The collaboration supports diversity and inclusion initiatives within the Life Sciences supply chain, providing engagement opportunities for diverse suppliers seeking to connect with pharmaceutical industry leaders.
• AstraZenecacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAstraZeneca partners with DA4S on the Sustainability Accelerator Program, supporting innovation and sustainability within the Life Sciences supply chain through collaboration with diverse suppliers.
• SPIRAL (Supplier Partnerships)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSPIRAL is a DA4S program focused on supplier partnerships, facilitating connections between diverse suppliers and corporate partners in the Life Sciences industry.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC): A 501(c)(3) membership organization that connects women-owned businesses with corporate buyers through certification, events, and matchmaking — directly analogous to DA4S's mission of facilitating supplier diversity connections via curated networking events.
• National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC): A 501(c)(3) nonprofit certifying veteran-owned businesses and connecting them with corporate supply chains through events and matchmaking. Directly comparable nonprofit supplier-diversity membership model with curated networking events.
• National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC): A 501(c)(3) nonprofit that connects LGBT-owned businesses with corporate supply chains via certification, conferences, and matchmaking — closely parallel to DA4S in mission, model, and supplier-diversity focus.
• WEConnect International: A global nonprofit that helps women-owned businesses access corporate supply chains through certification and matchmaking events. Mirrors DA4S's two-sided networking and event-driven model with an international footprint.
• Drug, Chemical & Associated Technologies Association (DCAT): A member-supported, event-driven organization serving the pharmaceutical manufacturing value chain. Comparable as a Life Sciences B2B membership organization that generates value through industry-specific networking, conferences, and member programs.
• MedTech Color: A nonprofit coalition focused on increasing representation and supplier diversity within the medical technology industry, hosting events and community programs. Closely comparable niche focus (life sciences/healthcare supplier diversity) and nonprofit membership model.

Broad incumbents

• HIMSS (Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society): A large healthcare-industry membership organization that hosts major conferences and produces networking, education, and community programs. Comparable as a healthcare membership and event-driven platform, though broader in scope.
• Billion Dollar Roundtable (BDR): A nonprofit corporate coalition of companies spending over $1 billion annually with diverse suppliers. Comparable in driving Life Sciences and broader supplier-diversity initiatives, with a corporate-membership model similar to DA4S.
• National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC): The largest U.S. supplier diversity organization, advancing business opportunities for minority-owned companies across industries including Life Sciences. Highly comparable membership and conference-driven model, though broader in vertical scope than DA4S's Life Sciences focus.

Regional players

• California Life Sciences (CLSA): A trade association representing California's Life Sciences industry, hosting events and advocacy programs for pharma and biotech members. Comparable as a Life Sciences membership and event-driven organization, though regionally focused on California.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/theallianceforscience
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/diversity-alliance-for-science-da4s-
• Instagraminstagram.com/da4science

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Investors

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