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Translation Project™

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From innovation to real-world impact

We empower life science and healthcare technology startups to close the gap between breakthrough ideas and commercial adoption—driving better patient outcomes and measurable economic impact.

Why now

The Translation Gap

Too many promising health innovations stall before reaching patients. Without clear evidence, stakeholder alignment, and adoption pathways, even breakthrough ideas can fade before they deliver impact.

Pathways to adoption are increasingly demanding: health systems, payors, and clinicians need evidence, economic value, regulatory clarity, and scale.

The Urgency

Rising costs, regulatory complexity, tighter reimbursement structures, and workforce needs mean the gap between innovation and adoption is wider than ever.

  • 75% of medtech/health-tech startups never reach commercial launch.
  • Fewer than 1 in 10 therapeutics succeed from clinical trials to approval.

Our Approach

The Translation Project codifies an operating system for healthcare innovation: aligning capital, evidence, partnerships, and impact. It is our system for bridging high-potential life sciences and healthcare technology companies from innovation to impact.

Operating Principles:

Evidence-Driven

We map critical evidence gaps early and help founders fill them.

Stakeholder Alignment

From clinicians & regulators to health systems & payors—we ensure the right voices are in the room.

Strategic Partnerships

We curate connections so startups can run pilots, test economic models, and scale more efficiently.

Who We Support

Startups & Founders

Seeking guidance on evidence and adoption strategy

Investors

Evaluating readiness and de-risking opportunities

Health Systems & Payors

Exploring vetted solutions aligned to clinical and economic needs

Industry

Shaping the next wave of healthcare innovation

Future Workforce

Building pathways to 21st century STEM careers

Regional Economy

Creating a flywheel effect that attracts more capital, companies, and careers into the ecosystem

Our Impact in Action

$7.6B
annual regional economic impact
80
companies supported through the Capital Readiness Program (CRP)
$1M
average raise per month by CRP alumni
$3.7B
in venture capital represented by our investor network
300+
middle and high school students introduced to STEM career pathways annually
31
mentor companies engaged in STEM programming
View our impact report

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Founders participating in the Capital Readiness Program