In 1992, Virginia Biotechnology Association (VaBIO) was founded as a non-profit association that promotes the biotechnology industry in Virginia

VaBio works to expand the knowledge and expertise of Virginia’s businesses concerning biotechnology through seminars, educational publications and other means, to enhance public awareness of the biotechnology industry in Virginia and the scientific, economic and other benefits it provides. The association also represent the interests of the biotechnology industry in Virginia before federal, state and local legislators and regulators.