WA's Biotechnology Industry
Western Australia’s biotechnology companies, organisations and scientists are at the leading edge of research and development. Our growing biotechnology businesses use world-leading research to attract international interest and investment. We have a talented and educated work force, world-renowned scientists, and a proven track record in innovation and invention.
Key Strengths and Capabilities
Western Australia's (WA) rich entrepreneurial spirit sees the biotechnology industry poised for ongoing growth. WA has developed exceptional expertise in mining biotechnological, agri-food, biological testing, therapeutics and drug discovery.
A global centre for the resources sector, WA has developed exceptional expertise in mining biotechnologies such as bio-leaching and hydrometallurgical processing. Added to this is the strength of our agricultural sector, which has sparked a wealth of activity in agricultural biotechnology, expecting to capabilities in agri-food, biological testing, therapeutics and drug discovery.
Key strengths include:
- Agricultural biotechnology
- Bioinformatics
- Biomedical
- Environmental biotechnology
- Industrial biotechnology
- Nanotechnology
For further information numerous documents on biotechnology are provided in the right hand pane.
WA Biotechnology Industry Directory
WA's biotechnology industry comprises of more than 170 businesses and organisations, including core biotechnology companies, research organisations, and companies direction servicing the biotechnology industry.
Of these, WA is home to 85 core biotechnology companies, 48 biotechnology and 37 medical device, and the industry employs an estimated 550 personnel (Hopper & Thorburn, 2006 BioIndustry Review Australia and New Zealand).
A copy of the Western Australian Biotechnology Industry Directory (March 2007) is provided in the right hand pane.
A form is also available if you wish to be included in the directory or would like to update your details. Please complete and return to biotech@doir.wa.gov.au.
State Government's Commitment
The State Government is committed to fostering the growth and development of WA's biotechnology industry.
The Department of Industry and Resources is actively working with industry associations, private companies and local, State and Federal Government agencies to assist in the growth of the industry.
For further information refer to Our Services and Government Initiatives.
