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The Translational Medicine Accelerator (TMA) supports researchers and entrepreneurs in the life sciences to develop their ideas into commercial products through various partnerships. It serves the University of Zurich and ETH Zurich communities.
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Translational Medicine Accelerator (TMA), known as SPARK Zurich, is a mentoring network based at the University of Zurich. It was developed based on the SPARK program from Stanford University, which aims to enhance the translation of academic inventions into medical solutions. SPARK Zurich connects researchers with industry experts to facilitate the development of therapeutics, devices, and diagnostics, addressing unmet medical needs.
SPARK Zurich invests in projects from researchers at the University of Zurich, University Hospital Zurich, and ETH Zurich. The program focuses on clinical indications that have the potential to advance to clinical application or commercialization within two to three years. It supports projects across various modalities, including small molecules, diagnostics, and medical devices.
SPARK Zurich offers a structured mentoring program for researchers with project proposals, connecting teams to industry advisors and investors to enhance the development of clinically relevant ideas.
Q: What types of projects does SPARK Zurich support? A: SPARK Zurich supports projects from researchers at UZH, USZ, and ETH Zurich that have the potential to advance to clinical application or commercialization within two to three years. Q: How can I apply? A: Applications can be submitted through the SPARK Zurich website.
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