UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) is offering UK companies a range of opportunities to attend, exhibit and participate in Ausbiotech2010 to explore the Australian market.

All UK registered pharma/biotechnology companies are eligible to participate in the mission. Participation by those offering innovative products/technologies and services are most welcome.

AusBiotech2010 is Australia’s national Biotechnology event, and the premier conference for the Asia-Pacific region.

To Attend

Using the Overseas Market Introduction Service, UKTI are offering to arrange discounted entry, recommended companies to target through the business matching programme, and access to networking receptions and marketing efforts. Please contact Joe Dodd: Joe.Dodd@fco.gov.uk or Mandy Saunders: mandy.saunders@ukti.gsi.gov.uk for further details.

To Exhibit

Grants of £1800 are available through UKTI’s Tradeshow Access Programme for companies wishing to take some exhibition space. These are available through application to Crispin Kirkman at ETNA, crispin.kirkman@emtechna.com or tel: 01276 855777. A management fee may apply.

Other Asia Pacific Markets

UKTI can provide assistance to companies interested in other Asia Pacific markets.

UK Trade & Investment Support

Travel grants for mission delegates who are new to exporting may be available through your local International Trade Teams based throughout England.

Speak to your International Trade Advisor, if you have one, or to locate your nearest team, please visit www.ukti.gov.uk or call +44 (0)20 7215 8000.

Register Interest

To sign up for the mission, please fill in the attached mission form.

To register your interest, or for any queries contact:

Joe Dodd Manager, Trade and Investment, Melbourne, Australia

Tel: +61 (0)3 9652 1605 or email: joe.dodd@fco.gov.uk

Mandy Saunders Event Manager, Life Sciences Sector Team

Tel: +44 (0)207 215 1926 or email:mandy.saunders@ukti.gsi.gov.uk