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Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering Technology Translation Program

Harvard University

Venture studioVenture studioNot publicly documentedActive

Source-based profile

Program at a Glance

Program type
Venture studio
Program category
Venture studio
Organization
Harvard University
Organization type
Not publicly documented
Location
Boston, Massachusetts
Company stage served
Research or idea stage
Cohort or participation model
Not a cohort program; internal validation projects with staged milestone review
Investment or funding offered
Not publicly documented
Published investment terms
Not publicly documented
Equity or fee model
Not publicly documented
Clinical or hospital connection
Not publicly documented
Application status
Active

Public description

About the program

The Wyss Institute runs an in-house technology translation engine that advances bioinspired research through validation projects staffed by professional engineers and entrepreneurs, with the explicit goal of licensing or spinning out commercial products. Its technology portfolio is organized around diagnostics, therapeutics, medtech, women's health and sustainability. Opportunities are offered to industry as startup, licensing, collaboration or philanthropic engagements. The institute is a recognized source of Boston-area biotech spinouts.

What the program publicly emphasizes

Focus areas and features

Diagnosticstherapeuticsmedtechwomen's healthbioinspired devices and materials
  • Category: Venture studio
  • Program structure: Not a cohort program; internal validation projects with staged milestone review

Sources

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  1. wyss.harvard.edu