20 ILCS 230/5

The General Assembly declares that: (a) A need exists to promote the economic development of the State by supporting, attracting, and retaining biotechnology jobs and businesses in Illinois; (b) A need exists to increase industry competitiveness by supporting the application of innovative technologies that improve productivity and efficiency; (c) A need exists to mobilize support for biotechnology industries to commercialize new products and processes; and (d) A need exists to facilitate and coordinate the marketing, organization, use, and development of biotechnology scientific research in this State.