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.
Technology Transfer
Dr Ted Bianco introduces Technology Transfer at the Wellcome Trust.
- What is translational research? How we help turn good idea into new health products.
- How we work
- Showcase of achievements
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 seven major types of funding:
Translation Fund
Translating ambitious, applied R&D projects with an unmet healthcare need.
Innovative Engineering for Health
Funding for biomedical engineering research and development to address major challenges in health.
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.
Affordable Healthcare in India
A Wellcome Trust scheme to support R&D in India to develop accessible healthcare solutions
Pathfinder Awards
Academic-Industry funding to develop early-stage applied R&D in orphan and neglected disease areas.
Sustaining Health
Pilot funding for cross-disciplinary research connecting environment, nutrition and health
Technology Transfer showcase: Featured project
For more examples of successful projects funded by Technology Transfer, see our showcase pages.
Health Innovation Challenge Fund
Limbs Alive: How video games aid stroke recovery
This project aims to analyse information about how stroke patients perform arm and hand movements as they play video games, and to provide feedback to patients and therapists.
Watch (4 min 26 s)
Watch (4 min 26 s)
