Archive-Months: 12 The Biotechnology Interest Group (BtIG) is intended to be a resource for NIH investigators. The purpose of this interest group is to collect and disseminate information to aid scientists in their interactions with the biotechnology industry. The areas to be addressed include, but are not limited to, technology transfer, biotechnology start-ups, financing/funding, industry collaborations, the relationship between biotechnology and academics, career options, patents and licensing, and emerging technologies.