Technology Transfer

We help to bridge the gap between fundamental research and commercial application by funding applied research and development projects to a stage where they are attractive to a follow-on funder, such as venture capital firms, industry and public-private partnerships.

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Technology Transfer's vision

Dr Ted Bianco introduces Technology Transfer at the Wellcome Trust.

What is translational research? How we help turn good ideas into new health products.
How we work

Our funding

We support a wide array of projects across a spectrum of technologies and therapeutic areas; our key criterion is that the project addresses an unfilled medical need or is an enabling tool in healthcare research and development.

We provide five major types of funding:

Translation Awards For applied R&D projects that address an unmet need in healthcare.

Strategic Translation Awards Invited applications for applied R&D projects that are close to existing Wellcome Trust interests.

Seeding Drug Discovery Facilitating early-stage small-molecule drug discovery.

Health Innovation Challenge Fund Themed calls for innovative healthcare technologies delivering near-term patient benefit.

R&D for Affordable Healthcare in India Developing safe, effective and affordable healthcare products for India.

Technology Transfer showcase: Featured project

For more examples of successful projects funded by Technology Transfer, see our showcase pages.

Strategic Translation Award Fighting to end tuberculosis

Trialling the efficacy of a new TB vaccine candidate in South African infants.

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