BIOSPAIN 2026: Connecting Innovation, Investment and Growth

Summary

From 29 September to 1 October, the Bilbao Exhibition Centre will bring together companies, researchers, investors and institutions from across the biotechnology sector. BIOSPAIN combines industry insights, exhibitions and business meetings in an international setting. Bavion will attend to support its clients at an event where strategic preparation, collaboration and clear communication can help promising projects move forward.

BIOSPAIN: A Meeting Point for Biotechnology

Turning a scientific breakthrough into a solution that reaches the market takes research, resources and collaboration. BIOSPAIN brings together many of the organisations involved in that journey, providing a setting to exchange knowledge, explore partnerships and connect complementary capabilities.

The 2026 edition will take place at the Bilbao Exhibition Centre — BEC, in Barakaldo, from 29 September to 1 October. It is organised by the Spanish Bioindustry Association — AseBio, in collaboration with the Provincial Council of Bizkaia, the Basque Government and Basque Health Cluster.

The event combines conference sessions, an exhibition area and meetings between industry professionals. For participating companies, this format offers an opportunity to understand where the sector is heading and connect with organisations that could contribute to their next stage of development.

Who Attends BIOSPAIN?

The diversity of participants is one of BIOSPAIN’s main strengths. Companies developing new solutions meet organisations with scientific and industrial expertise, alongside investors and institutions that can support their growth.

Participants include:

• Biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, from startups and spin-offs to established businesses.
• Diagnostics, medical technology and research tool companies, providing solutions across the life sciences.
• Research, development and manufacturing service providers, alongside equipment suppliers and specialist advisers.
• Investment funds and financing organisations, looking for projects and opportunities for collaboration.
• Universities, technology centres and health research institutes, connecting scientific knowledge with practical applications.
• Public institutions, industry clusters and development agencies, supporting innovation and business development.

Opportunities often emerge from these complementary needs: one company may be looking for a manufacturing partner, another for research expertise, and a third for funding to reach its next milestone.

"Una buena conexión empieza por entender qué necesita la otra parte y qué puede aportar nuestro proyecto."

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Clusters and Institutions: A Support Network for Growth

Hosting BIOSPAIN in the Basque Country brings participants closer to a region where businesses, research organisations and public institutions work together to advance life sciences and healthcare.

Industry clusters play an important role in making those connections. Basque Health Cluster supports cooperation, business development and internationalisation across the region’s biosciences and health sector. At this edition, the Basque Pavilion will showcase the capabilities, companies and projects emerging from the region.

The wider support network includes SPRI, the Basque Business Development Agency, which offers support for entrepreneurship, innovation, business transformation and international expansion. In Bizkaia, Beaz helps companies and entrepreneurs develop innovation and growth projects.

For an innovative business, understanding this network can help identify relevant resources and potential collaborators. Making effective use of it starts with defining what the project needs, its current stage of development and the objectives it aims to achieve. That preparation helps connect institutional support with business priorities.

The Topics Shaping the Conversation

The BIOSPAIN 2026 programme is structured around four areas: policy, health, bioeconomy and finance. Topics include advanced therapies, precision medicine, artificial intelligence in biomedical research and biotechnology solutions for a more sustainable economy.

Technology transfer, European competitiveness and access to funding for innovative companies will also feature prominently.

These discussions have practical implications for businesses: which developments to prioritise, what capabilities to build, how to plan for growth and whom to work with. Listening to the wider sector can help companies test their assumptions and recognise needs that may be less visible in their day-to-day work.

Partnering: Giving Every Meeting a Clear Purpose

A central feature of BIOSPAIN is its partnering system. Through the partneringONE platform, participants can explore company profiles and arrange one-to-one meetings with businesses, researchers and investors.

Making the most of this format requires clarity on three questions: what are you looking for, why might it matter to the other organisation, and what should happen next if there is a good fit?

Preparation involves selecting relevant contacts and adapting materials to each conversation. A potential industrial partner will need to understand technical capabilities and development progress. An investor will also want to understand the market, the business model and the resources required to move forward.

Technical communication and brand positioning serve a practical purpose here: explaining a complex proposition clearly while preserving its accuracy and highlighting what matters to each audience. A well-structured presentation or concise project brief can help a meeting move quickly towards the issues that deserve attention.

"El valor de una reunión continúa después del evento: en la información que se comparte, los compromisos que se concretan y los siguientes pasos que se cumplen."

Bavion Will Attend to Support Its Clients

Bavion will attend BIOSPAIN 2026 to support its clients as they develop relationships aligned with their growth objectives.

We see participation in an industry event as part of a wider business effort. Setting commercial priorities, shaping a clear value proposition and preparing an effective presentation are connected decisions. So are identifying funding needs and developing a plan that explains how those resources will support the next milestones.

Our support therefore brings together business strategy, funding and communication. The aim is to help each company present a coherent picture of its project: what it offers, where it stands and what it needs to progress.

This approach covers both preparation and follow-up, from positioning and presentation materials to assessing opportunities and planning subsequent actions.

BIOSPAIN will also provide an opportunity to listen to our clients as they engage with the market, review their priorities and identify where further support could make a difference.

After the Event: Turning Conversations into Next Steps

A productive event leaves companies with useful information for decision-making. Questions from participants can reveal what needs clearer explanation. Conversations with potential partners can help test priorities. Investor interest can shed light on the evidence required to assess a project.

Capturing those insights and planning follow-up helps sustain the effort invested. Sharing documentation, arranging a technical meeting or developing a collaboration proposal are concrete steps through which an initial conversation can become a working relationship.

That is the perspective Bavion will bring to BIOSPAIN: supporting our clients so that their participation contributes to their next stage of growth.

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