The San Francisco Bay area is home to the oldest and largest of the worlds biotech hubs and represents a significant chunk of California’s economy. In order to ensure continued growth and success, local industry leaders and politicians formed BayBio in 1990. This non-profit organization (split into BayBio and BayBio Institute in 2006) works to ensure the long-term competitiveness of the Bay area by addressing regulatory and infrastructure concerns, and facilitating communication, education, and entrepreneurship within the industry. BayBio Institute is the host of BayBioNEST (Network for Entrepreneurial Strategies and Tactics), a forum for networking, mentoring, workshops and other resources for startups seeking professional assistance. Advice on funding a startup and meeting investors are some of the practical benefits to membership. By working together towards a ten-year plan, the members of BayBio promote teamwork and ongoing support from regional governments, securing the continued growth of biotechnology in the region.