EBI's history and future are linked closely with Ohio.

Our dual mission of research and technology transfer is derived from the core missions of Ohio University and our relationship to the Ohio Department of Development's Thomas Edison program through Omeris.

Omeris, founded in 1986 as the Edison BioTechnology Center, is a non-profit organization designed to build and accelerate bioscience industry, research and education in Ohio. As Ohio's bioscience membership and development organization, Omeris promotes the bioscience assets of Ohio to attain competitiveness and growth for the state.

EBI is the southeast Ohio regional affiliate of Omeris and receives financial support from the Ohio Department of Development. EBI provides broad-based business assistance to regional bioscience companies, including:

• business plan reviews
• technology commercialization advice
• perspective on funding opportunities
• connections with potential research partners
• access to Omeris’ state-wide bioscience network

Omeris has three other regional offices, BIO/START in Cincinnati, BioEnterprise in Cleveland and TechColumbus in Columbus.