Health Defense

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.