Title

MR432: The Business Climate for Biotechnology in Maine

Authors

Thomas G. Allen
Todd M. Gabe

Files

Description

This report presents the findings from a survey of biotechnology firms located in Maine. The purpose of the survey, conducted during the spring of 2003, was to collect information on a variety of issues related to the companies. operations and the state.s business climate for biotechnology. Some of the issues addressed in the survey include the research and development activities of Maine biotechnology companies, partnerships formed within the biotechnology industry, and the companies’ participation in government-sponsored business assistance programs. The survey results present a “snapshot” of the industry in 2002, which can be used to establish a baseline against which to gauge future growth and changes to the industry in Maine.

Document Type

Report

ISSN

1070-1516

Rights and Access Note

Rights assessment remains the responsibility of the researcher. No known restrictions on publication.

Volume

432

Publication Date

12-2003

Publisher

Maine Agricultural and Forest Experiment Station

City

Orono

Keywords

biotechnology, Maine

Disciplines

Agricultural and Resource Economics

Recommended Citation

Allen, T.G., and T.M. Gabe. 2003. The business climate for biotechnology in Maine. Maine Agricultural and Forest Experiment Station Miscellaneous Report 432.