Biotech Industry Expertise
Industry Expertise: Biotechnology and Medical Products
MITC has extensive experience and resources regarding international trade in the biotechnology and medical products industries.

We have helped our members with questions like:
  • Which world markets show the most import growth for our products?
  • Our products are sold to a specific type of customer. Can you help us locate suitable companies?
  • Do I need to register my product with a foreign government before exporting?
  • Which trade shows show the most promise for my small business?
Market Trends

Maine Biotech Export Stats - 2009 (PDF)
Maine Biotech exports grew 18.5% in 2009.

Healthcare Opportunities in the Middle East – MITC (PDF)
High growth in diagnostics, medical devices, and more across the region

Trade shows and events

Biotechnology Association of Maine Conference - "Implications of Healthcare Reform for the Maine Bioscience Industry", Sept. 24, 2010, Portland, Maine

MEDICA 2010, Nov. 17-20, 2010, Düsseldorf, Germany

Arab Health 2011, Jan. 24-27, 2011, Dubai, UAE

Biotechnology Association of Maine
Become involved in Maine's growing and dynamic biotech industry. Visit the Biotechnology Association of Maine for more information about this organization.
Trade Specialist
"We originally joined MITC to stay informed about exporting from Maine. Today, we attend their informative seminars, have partnered with them on trade show exhibition at MEDICA, and they help us with market and client research."
Gary Goodrich, President, Bioprocessing Inc., Portland, ME