Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Established in 2000 by Bill and Melinda Gates, this foundation is dedicated to enhancing healthcare, reducing extreme poverty globally, and expanding educational opportunities. It operates regionally with offices in Seattle, Washington D.C., New Delhi, Beijing, and London.

Harish Iyer Ph.D

Deputy Director, Digital and Health Innovation

Chris Karp

Director, Global Health Discovery and Translational Sciences

Keith Klugman

Director

Trevor Mundel

President, Global Health

Rob Nabors

Director, North America

Lynda Stuart

Deputy Director

Mark Suzman

President, Global Policy and Advocacy

Chris Wilson

Director

Past deals in Clinical Trials

Likarda

Grant in 2025
Likarda is a biotechnology company focused on cell therapies and enabling technologies that improve delivery and function. Its Core-Shell Spherification platform encapsulates therapeutic cells in hydrogel microcapsules using biocompatible materials such as hyaluronic acid, PEG and PVA, enabling customizable formulations tailored to each therapy. The platform supports two delivery approaches: injectable, slow-release formulations that localize cells for enhanced efficacy, and immunoprotective coatings that protect cells during injection or transplantation for longer-term treatment. In addition to cell therapies, the hydrogel coating method can formulate and deliver peptides, antibodies and exosomes while preserving their activity at the target site. Likarda aims to advance therapies for diabetes and osteoarthritis, including islet-like cell delivery for diabetes and encapsulated stem cells for joint degeneration, through preclinical work in animal models.

Freya Biosciences

Series A in 2024
Freya Biosciences is a clinical-stage company specializing in women's health. It develops microbial immunotherapies, focusing on unmet needs across various indications.

AN2 Therapeutics

Grant in 2024
AN2 Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to researching, developing, and commercializing innovative medicines targeting infectious diseases. Established in 2017, the company focuses on advancing a clinical-stage antibacterial compound and has a strategic partnership with Brii Biosciences.

Radiant Biotherapeutics

Series A in 2024
Radiant Biotherapeutics is a pioneering company developing a modular platform for creating multi-valent and multi-specific antibodies. This innovative approach aims to deliver transformative therapies for challenging diseases like cancer, autoimmune disorders, and infections by harnessing the power of avidity and multi-specificity.

Eyam Vaccines and Immunotherapeutics

Grant in 2024
Eyam Vaccines and Immunotherapeutics is a life science and medical research company focused on the development of vaccines to combat infectious diseases. The company specializes in researching vaccines that target the spike glycoprotein, which is crucial for generating neutralizing antibodies against pathogens such as the novel coronavirus. Eyam employs a self-amplifying vaccine platform that enables the design of low-dose vaccines with advanced targeting capabilities, ensuring comprehensive protection, including against emerging variants. Through its innovative approach, the company aims to address pressing healthcare challenges and enhance public health outcomes.

SNIPR Biome

Grant in 2024
SNIPR Biome is a biotechnology company developing CRISPR-based therapies for treating microbial diseases. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, the company leverages CRISPR technology to selectively eliminate harmful bacteria by targeting their specific DNA sequences.

ETHRIS

Venture Round in 2024
Ethris GmbH is a biotechnology company based in Planegg, Germany, specializing in the development of innovative therapeutic solutions for diseases with unmet medical needs. The company has a focus on transcript therapeutics, particularly through its SNIM RNA platform, which offers a novel approach to treating various conditions by enabling the production of therapeutic proteins within the patient’s body. This platform presents an alternative to traditional recombinant protein and gene therapies, addressing a range of diseases, including rare and genetically predetermined conditions. Ethris also develops Magnetovax, a personalized tumor vaccine platform that utilizes magnetic fields for localized activation in tumors. The company has established strategic research collaborations with major pharmaceutical firms, enhancing its capabilities in regenerative medicine and therapeutic development. Founded in 2009, Ethris continues to advance its technologies to meet diverse medical needs.

Owlstone Medical

Venture Round in 2024
Owlstone Medical develops and commercializes breathalyzers for clinical diagnostics and precision medicine. Its products detect volatile organic compounds in breath samples to diagnose diseases like lung cancer, asthma, and tuberculosis. The company has strategic collaborations with pharmaceutical companies and is based in Cambridge, UK.

Owlstone Medical

Grant in 2024
Owlstone Medical develops and commercializes breathalyzers for clinical diagnostics and precision medicine. Its products detect volatile organic compounds in breath samples to diagnose diseases like lung cancer, asthma, and tuberculosis. The company has strategic collaborations with pharmaceutical companies and is based in Cambridge, UK.

Corner Therapeutics

Grant in 2024
Corner Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on immunotherapy research. It specializes in developing technologies that hyperactivate dendritic cells to induce robust and durable T-cell responses, aiming to provide lifelong immunity against various cancers and infectious diseases.

PhaSER Biomedical

Grant in 2024
PhaSER Biomedical is Exploiting the 8HUM mouse, a unique mouse model with multiple utilities in drug discovery, and development.

Radiant Biotherapeutics

Grant in 2023
Radiant Biotherapeutics is a pioneering company developing a modular platform for creating multi-valent and multi-specific antibodies. This innovative approach aims to deliver transformative therapies for challenging diseases like cancer, autoimmune disorders, and infections by harnessing the power of avidity and multi-specificity.

Evotec

Grant in 2023
Evotec is a drug discovery partnership firm that collaborates with pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, academic institutions, and nonprofit organizations to advance innovative therapeutic solutions. The company specializes in a range of therapeutic areas, including central nervous system disorders, diabetes, inflammation, oncology, infectious diseases, and women's health. Approximately 80% of its revenue comes from shared research and development services, which involve fee-for-service work and integrated drug discovery collaborations utilizing proprietary assets. The remaining 20% of sales derive from its Just-Evotec Biologics segment, which provides contract development and manufacturing organization services for biologics. Evotec's approach emphasizes collaboration with various stakeholders, including patient advocacy groups and venture capitalists, to enhance drug discovery and development processes.

Molecular Loop

Grant in 2023
Molecular Loop is a biotechnology company focused on DNA sequencing. The company offers a unique approach to sequencing through its Molecular Loop targeting technology, which eliminates the need for a separate library preparation process. This innovation allows for amplicons designed to overlap extensively across target strands, providing sequence data without the added complexity and costs associated with traditional shotgun library methods. Additionally, Molecular Loop provides custom assays based on user-provided content, along with expanded and customizable carrier screening panels and research panels for SARS-CoV-2. These offerings enable healthcare professionals and researchers to access efficient systems for production-scale targeted sequencing applications.

Naobios

Grant in 2023
Naobios is a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) located in Saint Herblain, France. The company specializes in bioprocess development and offers good manufacturing practice (GMP) production services for clinical batches of various biological products, including viral vaccines, oncolytic viruses, viral vectors, and challenge agents. With expertise in optimizing production processes, Naobios supports the development of live vaccine products, contributing to advancements in biopharmaceutical manufacturing.

CanSinoBIO

Grant in 2023
CanSino Biologics Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Tianjin, China, focused on the research, development, manufacturing, and commercialization of vaccines. The company is actively developing a range of vaccines, including those for Ebola, meningitis, pertussis, and pneumococcal diseases, with multiple candidates currently in various phases of clinical trials. Notable products under development include the recombinant coronavirus vaccine Ad5-nCov, as well as several preclinical stage vaccines targeting adenovirus, Zika virus, meningitis, shingles, and polio. CanSino collaborates with the National Research Council of Canada to advance COVID-19 vaccine initiatives and has a co-development agreement with Precision NanoSystems to create an mRNA lipid nanoparticle vaccine against COVID-19. Founded in 2009, CanSino aims to meet the unmet medical needs in China and other emerging markets by providing high-quality vaccines at affordable prices.

STRM.BIO

Grant in 2023
STRM.BIO is a biotechnology company focused on advancing gene therapy through the innovative use of extracellular vesicles (EVs). By leveraging the natural properties of EVs, which can efficiently deliver nucleic acids and proteins, the company aims to establish a new class of therapeutics that enhance the effectiveness of existing treatments while simplifying the delivery process. STRM.BIO emphasizes safety and practicality in its approach, utilizing EVs as low-immunogenic carriers that can be mass-produced for commercial use. The company's mission is to fulfill the potential of gene therapy by providing patients with more effective and accessible treatment options.

AN2 Therapeutics

Grant in 2023
AN2 Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to researching, developing, and commercializing innovative medicines targeting infectious diseases. Established in 2017, the company focuses on advancing a clinical-stage antibacterial compound and has a strategic partnership with Brii Biosciences.

EHA Clinics

Grant in 2023
EHA Clinics delivers quality health care that is accessible, effective, and affordable. The company leverages technology and a skilled team to provide a superior experience, better outcomes, and lower costs for individuals, families, and businesses. Members gain seamless access to a comprehensive network that integrates routine medical care, laboratory services, pharmacies, optometry, dental care, urgent care, and specialist care. Services are available 24/7 through convenient locations, telehealth virtual visits, and home care, ensuring continuous and convenient care.

Bactolife

Series A in 2023
Bactolife is a company focused on addressing the global challenge of antimicrobial resistance through innovative solutions. It develops proprietary Binding Protein ingredients aimed at fortifying the gut microbiome, thereby reducing the risk of gastrointestinal infections in both humans and animals. Bactolife's platform is designed to neutralize harmful pathogens and their toxins while preserving beneficial microbes, thus promoting overall gut health. By enhancing gut microbiome modulation technologies, the company seeks to diminish reliance on traditional antimicrobials, ultimately improving health outcomes and contributing to the fight against antimicrobial resistance.

Latham BioPharm Group

Grant in 2023
Latham BioPharm Group provides insight, knowledge, and a network to unite teams and technologies in the life sciences. It offers consulting across vaccine, therapeutic, medical device, and diagnostic product development, including business development, program management, CMC, quality, regulatory, and strategic guidance. The team averages more than 20 years of experience and includes former executives at startups and Fortune 200 companies, with some having government experience. Over more than two decades, the firm has helped clients identify, evaluate, fund, manage, and monetize opportunities in diverse segments, generating government funding and licensing investments. Its services cover strategy and portfolio analysis, market research, and commercial and government asset analysis to inform decisions and connect with target markets. It also assists in securing funding through business development and non-dilutive funding services and moves programs toward value inflection points via program management and product development teams.

Aegis Life

Grant in 2023
Aegis Life is a biotechnology company specializing in nucleic acid delivery technology, Fusogenix PLV. With over two decades of research, they focus on accelerating the discovery, clinical development, and manufacture of vaccines and therapeutics for infectious diseases.

Kallyope

Grant in 2023
Kallyope Inc. is a biotechnology company based in New York City that focuses on understanding the gut-brain axis to develop innovative therapeutics and consumer products aimed at enhancing human health. Established in 2014, Kallyope employs advanced technologies, including sequencing, computational biology, neural imaging, and human genetics, to explore gut-brain biology. The company aims to address significant unmet medical needs, such as diabetes, obesity, gut disorders, inflammatory diseases, migraines, and allergies, by creating effective and user-friendly oral agents. Kallyope's team consists of experienced scientists from leading institutions, working alongside a skilled team with a strong track record in drug discovery and development. Through its research, Kallyope seeks to deliver transformative solutions that improve overall health outcomes.

Vir Biotechnology

Grant in 2023
Vir Biotechnology, Inc. is a clinical-stage immunology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2016. It specializes in developing innovative therapeutic products aimed at treating and preventing serious infectious diseases. The company's pipeline includes several promising candidates, such as VIR-2218 and VIR-3434 for hepatitis B, VIR-2482 for influenza A, VIR-1111 for HIV, and VIR-2020 for tuberculosis. Vir Biotechnology employs advanced technologies and scientific expertise to manipulate immune responses and enhance pathogen-host interactions. The company has established various collaborations and agreements with notable organizations, including the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, National Institutes of Health, and Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, among others. Additionally, it has a manufacturing agreement with Samsung Biologics for the production of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies aimed at potential COVID-19 treatment. Through its innovative approaches, Vir Biotechnology aspires to significantly reduce the burden of infectious diseases in the future.

Smart Immune

Grant in 2023
Smart Immune is a clinical‑stage biotechnology company developing next‑generation hematopoietic stem cell–based biotherapies to improve outcomes for patients with severe diseases. Its flagship program uses T‑cell progenitors (ProTcells) to enable rapid, polyclonal, and safe immune reconstitution after transplantation. The platform integrates targeted conditioning, gene therapy, and genome editing to extend treatment options for inherited blood disorders, blood cancers, and other life‑threatening conditions.

Evotec

Grant in 2023
Evotec is a drug discovery partnership firm that collaborates with pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, academic institutions, and nonprofit organizations to advance innovative therapeutic solutions. The company specializes in a range of therapeutic areas, including central nervous system disorders, diabetes, inflammation, oncology, infectious diseases, and women's health. Approximately 80% of its revenue comes from shared research and development services, which involve fee-for-service work and integrated drug discovery collaborations utilizing proprietary assets. The remaining 20% of sales derive from its Just-Evotec Biologics segment, which provides contract development and manufacturing organization services for biologics. Evotec's approach emphasizes collaboration with various stakeholders, including patient advocacy groups and venture capitalists, to enhance drug discovery and development processes.

UW Medicine

Grant in 2023
UW Medicine is a clinical research and healthcare system that provides a higher degree of healthcare for pre-med students. UW Medicine health professionals provide the most up-to-date care for each individual patient through these integrated programs, lead one of the world's largest and most comprehensive medical research programs, and provide innovative learning programs for students, trainees, and practitioners in the health professions. UW Medicine, as the region's only comprehensive clinical, research, and learning health system, provides a higher level of healthcare, ranging from primary and preventive care to the most highly specialized care for the most complex medical conditions.

VisualDx

Grant in 2023
VisualDx is a diagnostic clinical decision support system that aims to enhance diagnostic accuracy and improve patient safety. By integrating a curated medical image library with a powerful search engine, VisualDx provides clinicians with patient-specific answers in seconds. The platform is designed for both web-based and mobile use, facilitating point-of-care decisions and fostering patient engagement. It offers high-quality images that encompass a wide range of pediatric and adult medical conditions. VisualDx is utilized by over 2,300 hospitals, clinics, and medical schools globally, enabling healthcare professionals to make better and faster decisions for their patients.

ExploRNA Therapeutics

Grant in 2022
ExploRNA Therapeutics specializes in developing innovative mRNA therapeutics for cancer treatments and vaccinations. Its proprietary technology enhances mRNA stability and translation efficiency, enabling the creation of adaptive immune responses.

Bactolife

Grant in 2022
Bactolife is a company focused on addressing the global challenge of antimicrobial resistance through innovative solutions. It develops proprietary Binding Protein ingredients aimed at fortifying the gut microbiome, thereby reducing the risk of gastrointestinal infections in both humans and animals. Bactolife's platform is designed to neutralize harmful pathogens and their toxins while preserving beneficial microbes, thus promoting overall gut health. By enhancing gut microbiome modulation technologies, the company seeks to diminish reliance on traditional antimicrobials, ultimately improving health outcomes and contributing to the fight against antimicrobial resistance.

Sapient

Grant in 2022
Sapient enables the discovery of circulating small molecule biomarkers at unprecedented speed and scale. Leveraging next-generation mass spectrometry, biocomputational analysis, and large-scale human biology databases, its platform supports the rapid identification and validation of circulating biomarkers of health, disease, and drug response which are needed to align patients, disease biology, and specific therapies.

Cardea Bio

Grant in 2022
Cardea Bio, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in San Diego, California, focused on developing and commercializing bioelectronics for research and diagnostics. Established in 2013, Cardea utilizes proprietary graphene-based digital biosensors to create advanced biosensor hardware, software, and molecular infrastructure, enabling precision healthcare through improved diagnostic capabilities. The company's product offerings include the AGILE R100, an innovative assay for drug discovery, and the AGILE R200, an automated high-throughput screening solution. Cardea's biosensors convert biomolecular interactions into digital data, allowing for real-time biological signal analysis and access to streaming multi-omics data. Their solutions cater to various applications in life sciences and healthcare, such as small molecule validation, antibody characterization, and biomolecular analysis.

Yemaachi Biotechnology

Grant in 2022
Yemaachi Biotechnology employs advanced immunogenomics, bioinformatics, and artificial intelligence to expedite the development of cancer detection and treatment strategies, aiming to reduce the economic impact of cancer.

Aridis Pharmaceuticals

Grant in 2022
Aridis Pharmaceuticals is a late-stage biopharmaceutical company based in San Jose, California, founded in 2003. The company specializes in discovering and developing targeted immunotherapy treatments using fully human monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) to combat life-threatening infections. Its lead product candidate, AR-301, is currently in Phase III trials for treating lung infections caused by S. aureus alphatoxin. Additionally, Aridis Pharmaceuticals is advancing several other mAb candidates through various stages of clinical development, including AR-105 and AR-101 for gram-negative bacterial infections, AR-401 for Acinetobacter baumannii infections, AR-201 for respiratory syncytial virus, and AR-501 for chronic lung infections in cystic fibrosis patients. The company employs proprietary technology platforms to rapidly identify and manufacture these mAbs from patients who have successfully overcome infections, leveraging the natural potency of the human immune system.

Evotec

Grant in 2021
Evotec is a drug discovery partnership firm that collaborates with pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, academic institutions, and nonprofit organizations to advance innovative therapeutic solutions. The company specializes in a range of therapeutic areas, including central nervous system disorders, diabetes, inflammation, oncology, infectious diseases, and women's health. Approximately 80% of its revenue comes from shared research and development services, which involve fee-for-service work and integrated drug discovery collaborations utilizing proprietary assets. The remaining 20% of sales derive from its Just-Evotec Biologics segment, which provides contract development and manufacturing organization services for biologics. Evotec's approach emphasizes collaboration with various stakeholders, including patient advocacy groups and venture capitalists, to enhance drug discovery and development processes.

Providence Therapeutics

Grant in 2021
Providence Therapeutics is a Toronto-based biotechnology company focused on messenger RNA vaccine therapies, including personalized cancer vaccines that target tumor mutations and vaccines for infectious diseases such as COVID-19, delivered via lipid nanoparticles. It concentrates on oncology research, drug product development, and vaccine manufacturing, leveraging its expertise in mRNA to develop targeted treatments. Founded in 2015, Providence Therapeutics aims to advance medicines for diseases with unmet medical needs.

Inventprise

Grant in 2021
Inventprise is a biotechnology company focused on the development of GMP vaccines, particularly a 25-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV). Founded in 2012 and based in Redmond, Washington, the company aims to provide large-scale vaccine supplies to low- and middle-income countries, significantly supported by funding from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. In addition to its vaccine development efforts, Inventprise offers comprehensive outsourcing solutions for biopharmaceutical manufacturing, which include quality control assays, batch records, and necessary documentation. The company also provides in-person training and operates a fully equipped quality control laboratory for testing vaccine identity, potency, purity, and stability, thereby addressing health inequalities and promoting healthier lives globally.

Titan Pharmaceuticals

Post in 2021
Titan Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in South San Francisco, California, focused on developing proprietary therapeutics for chronic diseases. The company utilizes its innovative ProNeura technology, a long-term drug delivery platform, to create products that maintain stable blood levels of medication over extended periods. Titan's principal product, Probuphine, is the first slow-release implant formulation of buprenorphine, designed for the outpatient treatment of opioid dependence. This implant allows for consistent medication delivery for up to six months, enhancing patient compliance and reducing the risk of misuse associated with traditional sublingual formulations. Additionally, Titan is developing ProNeura-Ropinirole, an implant for treating Parkinson’s disease, and a triiodothyronine implant for hypothyroidism. Established in 1992, Titan is committed to addressing serious medical disorders through its advanced drug delivery solutions.

CRISPR Therapeutics

Grant in 2020
CRISPR Therapeutics specializes in developing transformative gene-based medicines using its proprietary CRISPR/Cas9 gene-editing platform. This technology enables precise, directed changes to genomic DNA for treating serious human diseases. The company focuses on various disease areas including hemoglobinopathies, oncology, regenerative medicine, and rare diseases.

Icosavax

Grant in 2020
Icosavax develops virus-like particle (VLP) vaccines using its proprietary computational design platform. Its primary focus is creating vaccines for life-threatening respiratory diseases, with current candidates targeting respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), human metapneumovirus (hMPV), and severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Founded in 2017, the company aims to discover, develop, and commercialize vaccines against infectious diseases.

Evotec

Grant in 2020
Evotec is a drug discovery partnership firm that collaborates with pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, academic institutions, and nonprofit organizations to advance innovative therapeutic solutions. The company specializes in a range of therapeutic areas, including central nervous system disorders, diabetes, inflammation, oncology, infectious diseases, and women's health. Approximately 80% of its revenue comes from shared research and development services, which involve fee-for-service work and integrated drug discovery collaborations utilizing proprietary assets. The remaining 20% of sales derive from its Just-Evotec Biologics segment, which provides contract development and manufacturing organization services for biologics. Evotec's approach emphasizes collaboration with various stakeholders, including patient advocacy groups and venture capitalists, to enhance drug discovery and development processes.

Sapient

Grant in 2020
Sapient enables the discovery of circulating small molecule biomarkers at unprecedented speed and scale. Leveraging next-generation mass spectrometry, biocomputational analysis, and large-scale human biology databases, its platform supports the rapid identification and validation of circulating biomarkers of health, disease, and drug response which are needed to align patients, disease biology, and specific therapies.

Vaxxas

Grant in 2020
Vaxxas is a biotechnology company developing needle-free vaccination technology. It uses proprietary dry-coating technology to eliminate or significantly reduce the need for vaccine refrigeration, easing storage and transportation logistics.

Inovio Pharmaceuticals

Grant in 2020
Inovio Pharmaceuticals specializes in developing DNA medicines to treat, prevent, and protect against diseases caused by human papillomavirus (HPV), cancer, and infectious pathogens. Its proprietary SynCon immunotherapy platform enables robust immune responses via direct intracellular delivery using a smart device. The company's lead candidate, VGX-3100, has shown promise in clinical trials for treating precancerous cervical dysplasia.

Immunocore

Series B in 2020
Immunocore is a biotechnology company focused on developing novel T cell receptor-based therapies to treat diseases with high unmet needs, such as cancer and viral infections. Its proprietary platform enables the creation of bispecific immunotherapies, with IMCgp100 being its lead clinical candidate for metastatic melanoma.

Biological Dynamics

Grant in 2020
Biological Dynamics Inc. is a healthcare company based in San Diego, California, that specializes in developing a proprietary technology platform for the direct and selective capture of large necrotic particles from physiological solutions such as whole blood, serum, and plasma. This platform facilitates the detection of diseases, particularly cancers, in their earliest stages by enabling access to native-state biomarkers and nanoparticles for multiomics applications. The company offers various products and services, including the TR(ACE) Assay for monitoring treatment responses in cancer, tissue-based molecular and cfDNA liquid biopsy testing for personalized medicine, and a biomarkers program aimed at drug development for Alzheimer's disease. Additionally, Biological Dynamics provides clinical laboratory services, including molecular and next-generation sequencing, and supports applications in autoimmune diseases, transplant rejection, and traumatic brain injury. Founded in 2008, the company is dedicated to improving global health outcomes through innovative diagnostic solutions.

VisualDx

Grant in 2020
VisualDx is a diagnostic clinical decision support system that aims to enhance diagnostic accuracy and improve patient safety. By integrating a curated medical image library with a powerful search engine, VisualDx provides clinicians with patient-specific answers in seconds. The platform is designed for both web-based and mobile use, facilitating point-of-care decisions and fostering patient engagement. It offers high-quality images that encompass a wide range of pediatric and adult medical conditions. VisualDx is utilized by over 2,300 hospitals, clinics, and medical schools globally, enabling healthcare professionals to make better and faster decisions for their patients.

Almac Group

Grant in 2019
Almac Group is a global contract development and manufacturing organization that provides a comprehensive suite of services to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. Its offerings span research and development, biomarker discovery, active pharmaceutical ingredient production, formulation development, clinical trial supply, interactive voice response system technology, commercial‑scale manufacturing, and companion diagnostic development. Founded more than four decades ago, the privately held company employs over 4,500 professionals and is headquartered in Craigavon, Northern Ireland. Almac operates facilities across the United Kingdom, Ireland, the United States (Pennsylvania, North Carolina, California), and Asia (Singapore, Tokyo), and continually invests in advanced capabilities such as biocatalytic API synthesis, clinical trial data management, and the clinical supply chain. The organization also encompasses specialized units, including Almac Sciences, which offers analytical testing for drug substances and products, and Almac Discovery, a research‑driven oncology company focused on early‑stage drug discovery.

MedinCell

Grant in 2019
MedinCell S.A. is a pharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapeutic solutions through its proprietary BEPO technology, which facilitates long-acting injectable products utilizing biodegradable polymers and a biocompatible solvent. Based in Jacou, France, the company is engaged in ongoing research and development to optimize the efficiency and accessibility of medical treatments across various therapeutic areas. MedinCell's product pipeline includes several candidates, such as mdc-IRM, a subcutaneous injection for schizophrenia currently in Phase III trials, and mdc-CWM, an intra-articular injection aimed at treating pain and inflammation. Additionally, the company is exploring formulations like mdc-WWM for contraception and mdc-ANG for central nervous system disorders, alongside other candidates targeting pain management and organ transplant applications. Through its advancements in controlled, long-acting injectables, MedinCell aims to enhance treatment outcomes for patients.

Vedanta Biosciences

Series C in 2019
Vedanta Biosciences is a clinical-stage microbiome company focused on developing therapies for immune-mediated and infectious diseases using live bacteria derived from the human microbiome. The company designs orally delivered defined bacterial consortia, leveraging libraries of microbiome-derived strains, proprietary datasets from human interventional studies, and tools for selecting potent strains. Its platform encompasses consortium design and CGMP manufacturing of bacterially defined products, enabling physicians to access live bacteria drugs for autoimmune and inflammatory conditions. Headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Vedanta Biosciences aims to create a new category of oral therapies arising from defined bacterial communities grown from clonal cell banks.

BioNTech

Post in 2019
BioNTech is a Germany-based biotechnology company focused on developing cancer therapeutics and vaccines for infectious diseases. Its portfolio includes mRNA-based therapies to encode antigens and neoantigens, cytokines, and antibodies; cell therapies; bispecific antibodies; and antibody-drug conjugates. The company maintains an oncology pipeline and collaborates on vaccines for infectious diseases, including a COVID-19 vaccine developed with Pfizer.

Biological Dynamics

Grant in 2019
Biological Dynamics Inc. is a healthcare company based in San Diego, California, that specializes in developing a proprietary technology platform for the direct and selective capture of large necrotic particles from physiological solutions such as whole blood, serum, and plasma. This platform facilitates the detection of diseases, particularly cancers, in their earliest stages by enabling access to native-state biomarkers and nanoparticles for multiomics applications. The company offers various products and services, including the TR(ACE) Assay for monitoring treatment responses in cancer, tissue-based molecular and cfDNA liquid biopsy testing for personalized medicine, and a biomarkers program aimed at drug development for Alzheimer's disease. Additionally, Biological Dynamics provides clinical laboratory services, including molecular and next-generation sequencing, and supports applications in autoimmune diseases, transplant rejection, and traumatic brain injury. Founded in 2008, the company is dedicated to improving global health outcomes through innovative diagnostic solutions.

Integrated BioTherapeutics

Grant in 2019
Integrated BioTherapeutics is a biotechnology company that focuses on discovering novel vaccines and therapeutics for emerging infectious diseases. Its antiviral pipeline includes unique pan-filovirus antibody candidates, vaccines, and a variety of other product candidates for emerging viruses.

Vedanta Biosciences

Series C in 2018
Vedanta Biosciences is a clinical-stage microbiome company focused on developing therapies for immune-mediated and infectious diseases using live bacteria derived from the human microbiome. The company designs orally delivered defined bacterial consortia, leveraging libraries of microbiome-derived strains, proprietary datasets from human interventional studies, and tools for selecting potent strains. Its platform encompasses consortium design and CGMP manufacturing of bacterially defined products, enabling physicians to access live bacteria drugs for autoimmune and inflammatory conditions. Headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Vedanta Biosciences aims to create a new category of oral therapies arising from defined bacterial communities grown from clonal cell banks.

Lyell Immunopharma

Series A in 2018
Lyell Immunopharma Inc is a clinical-stage cell therapy company focused on developing innovative treatments for patients with solid tumors through T cell reprogramming. The company aims to overcome significant challenges in adoptive T cell therapy, specifically T cell exhaustion and loss of durable stemness, which impede effective and lasting responses in cancer treatment. Utilizing its proprietary platforms, Gen-R and Epi-R, Lyell is working to enhance the proliferative capacity, self-renewal, and differentiation abilities of T cells. The company's product pipeline includes several candidates, such as LYL797, LYL119, and LYL845, all designed to deliver improved and potentially curative outcomes for patients suffering from solid tumors.

Scripps Research

Grant in 2018
Scripps Research, established in 1924, is a prominent, not-for-profit biomedical research institution with campuses in La Jolla, CA, and Jupiter, FL. Employing around 3,000 people, it's renowned for its contributions to science and health, including breakthroughs in cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, and hemophilia treatments. The institute, which ranks among the top ten for its graduate program in biology and chemistry, is led by distinguished scientists, including Nobel laureates. Its drug discovery and development division, Calibr, collaborates with scientists to expedite the delivery of innovative medicines to patients. Scripps Research is recognized as a leader in biomedical innovation, ranking No.1 by the Nature Index.

Ventria Bioscience

Grant in 2017
Ventria Bioscience, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Fort Collins, Colorado, specializing in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of health and nutrition products. Founded in 1993, the company focuses on human nutrition and therapeutics, offering a product portfolio that includes lactoferrin and lysozyme glycoproteins, which are beneficial for gastrointestinal health, dietary management of acute diarrhea, and treatment of various infections and inflammations. Ventria also provides OptiVERO, a specialized cell culture media for vaccine manufacturing, and supports researchers through its BioShare program, which grants access to recombinant proteins and peptides for research purposes. The company utilizes its patented ExpressTec technology, a plant-based recombinant protein manufacturing system that significantly increases protein yield, to drive innovation in biotherapeutics, novel vaccines, and other applications.

Immunethep

Grant in 2017
Immunethep is a biotechnology company focused on developing bacterial immunotherapies for immune system related diseases. It originated as a spin-off from the University of Porto, using proprietary technology to counter bacteria that suppress the host immune response. The company targets a shared virulence mechanism used by diverse bacteria responsible for life-threatening infections, aiming to create broad-spectrum immunotherapies and innovative neonatal vaccines to protect newborns from bacterial infections. Through its pipeline, Immunethep seeks to enable patients to mount effective immunity and reduce the burden of multi-bacterial diseases with advanced therapeutic strategies.

Visterra

Series C in 2017
Visterra is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing precision antibody-based medicines for hard-to-treat infectious and non-infectious diseases. It uses its Hierotope platform to engineer monoclonal antibodies targeting various pathogens, including influenza A, dengue virus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Immunoglobulin A Nephropathy.

Immunocore

Series B in 2017
Immunocore is a biotechnology company focused on developing novel T cell receptor-based therapies to treat diseases with high unmet needs, such as cancer and viral infections. Its proprietary platform enables the creation of bispecific immunotherapies, with IMCgp100 being its lead clinical candidate for metastatic melanoma.

Arsanis

Series D in 2017
Arsanis, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, specializing in monoclonal antibody (mAb) immunotherapies for serious infectious diseases. Founded in 2010, Arsanis focuses on developing innovative therapies targeting various bacterial and viral pathogens. Its lead clinical program, ASN100, is currently in a Phase 2 trial aimed at preventing Staphylococcus aureus pneumonia in high-risk, mechanically ventilated patients. The company's preclinical pipeline includes mAbs directed against respiratory syncytial virus and Gram-negative bacteria, such as Klebsiella pneumoniae and Escherichia coli. Arsanis leverages advanced mAb discovery techniques to create a diverse range of therapeutic candidates with multiple mechanisms of action, addressing the urgent need for effective treatments in infectious disease management. The company also has research and preclinical development operations in Vienna, Austria, under Arsanis Biosciences GmbH.

Vaxess Technologies

Grant in 2017
Vaxess Technologies is a biotechnology company focused on silk biomaterial platforms for vaccine and therapeutic delivery. It develops the MIMIX microneedle patch for transdermal, sustained-release delivery of vaccines and therapies, designed to improve stability and ease of use, including formulations that do not require cold chain storage. The MATRIX formulation and drying platform supports thermostable vaccine, therapeutic, and diagnostic products. The company aims to enable long-term immune responses and easier distribution, including in low-resource settings. Its technology supports oncology and infectious disease applications, including therapies that promote durable anti-tumor immunity and improved treatment outcomes. Founded in 2011 and based in Boston, the company positions its platforms to enable stable, targeted delivery and potentially reduce treatment burden for patients.

Arsanis

Grant in 2017
Arsanis, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, specializing in monoclonal antibody (mAb) immunotherapies for serious infectious diseases. Founded in 2010, Arsanis focuses on developing innovative therapies targeting various bacterial and viral pathogens. Its lead clinical program, ASN100, is currently in a Phase 2 trial aimed at preventing Staphylococcus aureus pneumonia in high-risk, mechanically ventilated patients. The company's preclinical pipeline includes mAbs directed against respiratory syncytial virus and Gram-negative bacteria, such as Klebsiella pneumoniae and Escherichia coli. Arsanis leverages advanced mAb discovery techniques to create a diverse range of therapeutic candidates with multiple mechanisms of action, addressing the urgent need for effective treatments in infectious disease management. The company also has research and preclinical development operations in Vienna, Austria, under Arsanis Biosciences GmbH.

Kymab

Grant in 2017
Kymab Limited is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, specializing in the discovery and development of fully human monoclonal antibody therapeutics. Founded in 2009, Kymab utilizes its proprietary Kymouse and IntelliSelect platforms to develop therapies targeting challenging and novel drug targets within immuno-oncology and immune-mediated diseases. The company's comprehensive antibody platforms are designed to maximize the diversity of human antibodies, enabling the creation of novel therapeutic options for conditions such as cancer and autoimmune diseases. Kymab has established strategic collaborations with Heptares Therapeutics and LifeArc to advance its research and development efforts. As a subsidiary of Kymab Group Limited, the company is focused on addressing unmet medical needs through innovative antibody-based therapies.

Vir Biotechnology

Venture Round in 2017
Vir Biotechnology, Inc. is a clinical-stage immunology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2016. It specializes in developing innovative therapeutic products aimed at treating and preventing serious infectious diseases. The company's pipeline includes several promising candidates, such as VIR-2218 and VIR-3434 for hepatitis B, VIR-2482 for influenza A, VIR-1111 for HIV, and VIR-2020 for tuberculosis. Vir Biotechnology employs advanced technologies and scientific expertise to manipulate immune responses and enhance pathogen-host interactions. The company has established various collaborations and agreements with notable organizations, including the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, National Institutes of Health, and Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, among others. Additionally, it has a manufacturing agreement with Samsung Biologics for the production of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies aimed at potential COVID-19 treatment. Through its innovative approaches, Vir Biotechnology aspires to significantly reduce the burden of infectious diseases in the future.

Intarcia Therapeutics

Series E in 2016
Intarcia Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapies for chronic conditions requiring long-term treatment. The company is known for its innovative drug delivery platform, DUROS, which stabilizes and administers therapeutic proteins and peptides effectively. Among its key products is ITCA 650, currently in phase 3 clinical trials for type 2 diabetes, designed to provide patients with continuous dosing of an incretin mimetic therapy. Intarcia also explores treatments for obesity and other chronic disorders. Established in 1995 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Intarcia operates a manufacturing facility in Hayward, California, and a research and development center in Durham, North Carolina. The company was previously known as BioMedicines, Inc. before adopting its current name in 2004.

Mologic

Grant in 2016
Mologic Ltd. is a UK-based company established in 2003 that specializes in the development of diagnostic products for the research market. The company focuses on various areas including clinical research, diagnostic development, enzyme-free blood glucose monitoring, microbial physiology, peritoneal dialysis, and wound care research. Mologic offers a range of diagnostic tools such as lateral flow kits for measuring human Alpha-1 antitrypsin, desmosine ELISA kits for urinary assays, and fMLP assay kits designed for solid-phase competition assays. In addition to its product offerings, Mologic provides services in assay and reagent development, clinical evaluation studies, and the creation of high-performance antibodies for challenging targets. The company's mission is to enhance patient care and quality of life, contributing to significant advancements in healthcare and education.

Kymab

Series C in 2016
Kymab Limited is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, specializing in the discovery and development of fully human monoclonal antibody therapeutics. Founded in 2009, Kymab utilizes its proprietary Kymouse and IntelliSelect platforms to develop therapies targeting challenging and novel drug targets within immuno-oncology and immune-mediated diseases. The company's comprehensive antibody platforms are designed to maximize the diversity of human antibodies, enabling the creation of novel therapeutic options for conditions such as cancer and autoimmune diseases. Kymab has established strategic collaborations with Heptares Therapeutics and LifeArc to advance its research and development efforts. As a subsidiary of Kymab Group Limited, the company is focused on addressing unmet medical needs through innovative antibody-based therapies.

Just - Evotec Biologics

Series A in 2016
Just Evotec Biologics, founded in 2014 and acquired by Evotec in 2019, specializes in the development of biotherapeutic technologies aimed at expanding global access to these treatments. The company leverages its expertise in antibody discovery, molecular design, and manufacturing processes to create innovative solutions that accelerate the development of biotherapeutics while significantly lowering manufacturing costs. Utilizing machine learning-driven technologies, Just Evotec Biologics provides clients with integrated designs that streamline the entire process from development to production, ensuring efficient and effective delivery of biologic therapies.

Affinivax

Series A in 2016
Affinivax, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Lexington, Massachusetts, specializing in the development of vaccines using its innovative Multiple Antigen Presenting System (MAPS) technology. Founded in 2014, the company aims to enhance the protection against a range of infectious diseases that affect both children and adults globally. MAPS technology allows for the effective binding of protective polysaccharides and proteins within a single vaccine, inducing robust immune responses. Affinivax is advancing vaccine programs targeting significant pathogens, including Streptococcus pneumoniae, which contributes to considerable morbidity and mortality worldwide. The company leverages insights from leading experts in infectious diseases and has secured exclusive intellectual property rights related to its MAPS platform from Boston Children’s Hospital, with notable backing from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

Moderna

Grant in 2016
Moderna is a biotechnology company focused on messenger RNA therapeutics and vaccines. It develops mRNA-based medicines that instruct cells to produce therapeutic proteins or antibodies in vivo, targeting infectious diseases, oncology, cardiovascular diseases, and rare genetic disorders. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company has built a broad pipeline with multiple development candidates across several modalities and a track record highlighted by a COVID-19 vaccine authorized in the United States. Moderna collaborates with major pharmaceutical and research partners, including AstraZeneca, Merck, Vertex, and Alexion, as well as academic institutions such as Harvard University and Karolinska Institutet. It maintains manufacturing collaborations with Lonza for mRNA production and Catalent for fill-finish, and engages with public sector and philanthropic supporters such as BARDA, DARPA, and the Gates Foundation. As of 2025, the company continued expanding its mRNA development program across infectious disease, oncology, cardiovascular, and rare genetic diseases.

Atreca

Series A in 2015
Atreca is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers and develops antibody-based immunotherapeutics for various solid tumor types. Its lead product candidate, ATRC-101, is a monoclonal antibody with a novel mechanism of action and target derived from its proprietary discovery platform.

CureVac

Series F in 2015
CureVac is a biopharmaceutical company developing transformative medicines using messenger RNA (mRNA). Its product pipeline includes cancer immunotherapies, prophylactic vaccines against infectious diseases, molecular therapies for various indications, and mRNA-encoded antibodies.

Novavax

Grant in 2015
Novavax is a biotechnology company focused on discovery, development, and commercialization of vaccines to prevent serious infectious diseases. Its portfolio centers on nanoparticle vaccines using the Matrix-M adjuvant to elicit strong immune responses, including ResVax for respiratory syncytial virus delivered through maternal immunization and NanoFlu for seasonal influenza in older adults, with both candidates advancing through late-stage clinical trials. The company is advancing additional vaccine programs such as RSV vaccines for older adults and young children, as well as candidates against Ebola and a combined influenza and RSV vaccine. It collaborates with Takeda for NVX-CoV2373, a COVID-19 vaccine candidate, and operates globally via its development and commercialization platform. Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Gaithersburg, Maryland, Novavax pursues vaccines across multiple stages of clinical development to address urgent health needs.

Ceres Nanosciences

Grant in 2015
Ceres Nanosciences specializes in the research, development, and commercialization of innovative sample preparation products based on its proprietary Nanotrap technology. This platform captures, enriches, and preserves biomarkers from various biofluid matrices, enabling early detection of diseases such as cancer, cardiac, and infectious diseases.

CureVac

Series E in 2015
CureVac is a biopharmaceutical company developing transformative medicines using messenger RNA (mRNA). Its product pipeline includes cancer immunotherapies, prophylactic vaccines against infectious diseases, molecular therapies for various indications, and mRNA-encoded antibodies.

Synlogic

Series A in 2014
Synlogic, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializing in the development of synthetic biotic medicines aimed at treating metabolic, inflammatory, and cancer-related diseases. The company’s lead therapeutic program, SYNB1618, is currently undergoing Phase I/IIa clinical trials for the treatment of phenylketonuria, a rare genetic metabolic disorder. Additionally, Synlogic is advancing SYNB1891, an intratumoral synthetic biotic medicine in Phase I clinical trials targeting solid tumors and lymphoma. The company employs a proprietary approach that utilizes engineered probiotics, specifically Escherichia coli Nissle 1917, to create GI-restricted oral therapies that are non-colonizing and reversible, facilitating easier administration and storage. Synlogic is also exploring treatments for other conditions, including secondary hyperoxaluria, inflammatory bowel disease, and various metabolic disorders, and has established a collaboration with Ginkgo Bioworks to further its development efforts.

Genocea Biosciences

Grant in 2014
Genocea Biosciences, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on the discovery and development of innovative cancer immunotherapies and vaccines. Utilizing its proprietary ATLAS platform, the company profiles patient-specific CD4+ and CD8+ T cell immune responses to identify potential antigens in tumors. This technology enables Genocea to develop personalized immuno-oncology programs, including GEN-009, an adjuvanted neoantigen peptide vaccine currently in phase I/IIa clinical trials, as well as GEN-011, a neoantigen adoptive T cell therapy, and GEN-010, a neoantigen vaccine program. Additionally, the company has pursued immunotherapies for other diseases, such as GEN-003, aimed at treating genital herpes, and it maintains a pre-clinical program focused on personalized cancer vaccines. Founded in 2006, Genocea is dedicated to addressing significant unmet medical needs through its advanced therapeutic approaches.

Oregon Health & Science University

Grant in 2014
Oregon Health & Science University is a public academic health center located in Portland, Oregon. It delivers comprehensive health care to nearly one million patients each year while educating thousands of future clinicians and biomedical researchers. Recognized as one of the nation’s top biomedical research institutions, OHSU is the state’s only academic health center, combining patient care, education, and innovative research to improve health outcomes across Oregon.

SomaLogic

Grant in 2014
Founded in 1999, SomaLogic specializes in the discovery, development, and commercialization of life science research tools and clinical diagnostic products centered around its proprietary SOMAmer/SOMAscan technology. This platform enables protein measurement at scale, facilitating biomarker discovery for various diseases, drug development, and clinical diagnostics.

Kymab

Series B in 2014
Kymab Limited is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, specializing in the discovery and development of fully human monoclonal antibody therapeutics. Founded in 2009, Kymab utilizes its proprietary Kymouse and IntelliSelect platforms to develop therapies targeting challenging and novel drug targets within immuno-oncology and immune-mediated diseases. The company's comprehensive antibody platforms are designed to maximize the diversity of human antibodies, enabling the creation of novel therapeutic options for conditions such as cancer and autoimmune diseases. Kymab has established strategic collaborations with Heptares Therapeutics and LifeArc to advance its research and development efforts. As a subsidiary of Kymab Group Limited, the company is focused on addressing unmet medical needs through innovative antibody-based therapies.

Visterra

Series A in 2013
Visterra is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing precision antibody-based medicines for hard-to-treat infectious and non-infectious diseases. It uses its Hierotope platform to engineer monoclonal antibodies targeting various pathogens, including influenza A, dengue virus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Immunoglobulin A Nephropathy.

ZYOMYX

Series B in 2013
Zyomyx has a unique expertise in and passion for tackling difficult “outside-the-box” problems. Highly user-friendly, instrument-free point-of-care tests need to be designed with an advanced level of cartridge engineering and reagent stability, and aligned with aggressive cost targets. Zyomyx specializes in exactly these demanding product requirements. Our immediate focus is an advanced, but simple to use and inexpensive CD4 T-cell point-of-care test that will be launched globally and configured to especially meet the demanding specifications for use in low and middle income countries.

TetraGenetics

Grant in 2013
TetraGenetics, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing therapeutic proteins and vaccines for the biopharmaceutical industry. Established in 2004 and based in Arlington, Massachusetts, the company employs its proprietary TetraExpress system to produce recombinant human ion channel proteins, which are essential for creating complex therapeutic agents. Among its offerings is IchVax, a recombinant subunit vaccine aimed at preventing white-spot disease in freshwater fish. TetraGenetics specializes in producing difficult-to-express eukaryotic membrane and secretory proteins, including vaccine antigens and monoclonal antibodies, which are crucial for treating various human and animal diseases. The company is also engaged in a strategic research and development collaboration with Imbrium Therapeutics L.P., further enhancing its capabilities in therapeutic innovation.

Visterra

Series A in 2012
Visterra is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing precision antibody-based medicines for hard-to-treat infectious and non-infectious diseases. It uses its Hierotope platform to engineer monoclonal antibodies targeting various pathogens, including influenza A, dengue virus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Immunoglobulin A Nephropathy.

Genocea Biosciences

Series C in 2012
Genocea Biosciences, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on the discovery and development of innovative cancer immunotherapies and vaccines. Utilizing its proprietary ATLAS platform, the company profiles patient-specific CD4+ and CD8+ T cell immune responses to identify potential antigens in tumors. This technology enables Genocea to develop personalized immuno-oncology programs, including GEN-009, an adjuvanted neoantigen peptide vaccine currently in phase I/IIa clinical trials, as well as GEN-011, a neoantigen adoptive T cell therapy, and GEN-010, a neoantigen vaccine program. Additionally, the company has pursued immunotherapies for other diseases, such as GEN-003, aimed at treating genital herpes, and it maintains a pre-clinical program focused on personalized cancer vaccines. Founded in 2006, Genocea is dedicated to addressing significant unmet medical needs through its advanced therapeutic approaches.

Atreca

Venture Round in 2012
Atreca is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers and develops antibody-based immunotherapeutics for various solid tumor types. Its lead product candidate, ATRC-101, is a monoclonal antibody with a novel mechanism of action and target derived from its proprietary discovery platform.

Liquidia Technologies

Venture Round in 2011
Liquidia Technologies is a late-stage clinical biopharmaceutical company based in the United States, dedicated to developing and commercializing innovative therapeutics. Utilizing its proprietary PRINT technology, a particle engineering platform, Liquidia produces uniform drug particles aimed at enhancing the safety and efficacy of various therapies. The company is advancing two key product candidates: LIQ861, intended for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension, and LIQ865, designed for managing local post-operative pain. Additionally, Liquidia collaborates with leading pharmaceutical firms to leverage its PRINT technology across multiple therapeutic areas, molecule types, and administration routes, addressing unmet patient needs, particularly in the realm of pulmonary hypertension.

BlueWillow Biologics

Grant in 2010
BlueWillow Biologics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, specializing in the development of intranasal vaccines and anti-infective products utilizing patented nanotechnology. Founded as a spin-off from the University of Michigan in 1999, the company focuses on creating vaccines that provide mucosal immunity against respiratory and sexually transmitted diseases, including pertussis, pandemic influenza, anthrax, HSV2, chlamydia, and HIV. Its innovative NanoStat vaccine technology features an oil-in-water nanoemulsion that effectively incorporates and delivers multiple antigens while enhancing immune responses. In addition to its vaccine portfolio, BlueWillow Biologics offers NanoBio Protect, a nasal antiseptic solution. The company has established partnerships, including a licensing agreement with Merck for its adjuvant technology and a strategic alliance with Public Health England to further its mission in combating infectious diseases.

TetraGenetics

Grant in 2009
TetraGenetics, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing therapeutic proteins and vaccines for the biopharmaceutical industry. Established in 2004 and based in Arlington, Massachusetts, the company employs its proprietary TetraExpress system to produce recombinant human ion channel proteins, which are essential for creating complex therapeutic agents. Among its offerings is IchVax, a recombinant subunit vaccine aimed at preventing white-spot disease in freshwater fish. TetraGenetics specializes in producing difficult-to-express eukaryotic membrane and secretory proteins, including vaccine antigens and monoclonal antibodies, which are crucial for treating various human and animal diseases. The company is also engaged in a strategic research and development collaboration with Imbrium Therapeutics L.P., further enhancing its capabilities in therapeutic innovation.

Evotec

Evotec is a drug discovery partnership firm that collaborates with pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, academic institutions, and nonprofit organizations to advance innovative therapeutic solutions. The company specializes in a range of therapeutic areas, including central nervous system disorders, diabetes, inflammation, oncology, infectious diseases, and women's health. Approximately 80% of its revenue comes from shared research and development services, which involve fee-for-service work and integrated drug discovery collaborations utilizing proprietary assets. The remaining 20% of sales derive from its Just-Evotec Biologics segment, which provides contract development and manufacturing organization services for biologics. Evotec's approach emphasizes collaboration with various stakeholders, including patient advocacy groups and venture capitalists, to enhance drug discovery and development processes.
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