There are several companies involved in vaccine development and manufacturing that have received support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Here are a few notable examples:
1. Inventprise
- Overview: Inventprise is a biotech company focused on developing vaccines, including those for pneumococcal disease.
- Support from Gates Foundation: The Gates Foundation has pledged significant funding to Inventprise, including up to $90 million to help build a new vaccine manufacturing facility in the Seattle area. This facility is aimed at producing tens of millions of vaccine doses annually if clinical trials are successful.
- Goal: To provide low-cost vaccines to low- and middle-income countries (GeekWire).
2. Serum Institute of India (SII)
- Overview: SII is the world’s largest vaccine manufacturer by volume.
- Support from Gates Foundation: The Gates Foundation, in collaboration with Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, has supported SII to accelerate the manufacturing and delivery of COVID-19 vaccines. This partnership aims to deliver up to 200 million doses of vaccines to low- and middle-income countries at an affordable price.
- Goal: To ensure equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines globally (Gavi).
3. CEPI (Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations)
- Overview: CEPI is an organization that funds and coordinates the development of vaccines against emerging infectious diseases.
- Support from Gates Foundation: The Gates Foundation is one of the major funders of CEPI, which has been instrumental in supporting the development of several COVID-19 vaccine candidates.
- Goal: To prepare for and respond to emerging infectious disease threats through vaccine development (Good News Network).
These companies and collaborations highlight the Gates Foundation’s commitment to supporting vaccine development and ensuring that vaccines are accessible to those in need, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.
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