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Southeast Life Sciences

Formerly Southeastern Medical Device Association (SEMDA), Southeast BIO (SEBIO)

  • Mentorship networks

Overview

Regional life sciences trade organization formed in 2019 by the merger of the Southeastern Medical Device Association (SEMDA) and Southeast BIO (SEBIO). Cultivates, convenes and connects the Southeast entrepreneurial ecosystem across seven states (AL, FL, GA, NC, SC, TN, VA). Runs the AdvanSE Conference — the largest regional gathering of life sciences companies — plus investor matchmaking and the Women@SLS and SE Color initiatives.

Provenance

  • Information verified August 4, 2026.
  • Source: southeastlifesciences.org
  • Reviewer confidence: high.
  • Originally filed by the source as “Entrepreneur Networks”; classified here as Programs.
  • Known data gaps: DEFUNCT_AS_LISTED; WRONG_DOMAIN_TRAP; SCOPE_QUESTION.