Are you a Duke researcher interested in innovation and want help with translational funding and support?
Duke Translational Chaperones are here to help!
Mission
Meeting inventors early and supporting their innovation journey with expert translational guidance, including finding and submitting translational grants.
What DTC coordinates:
Commercial viability assessment
Product tractability
“Rough” development path for funding
Test the market
Identify risk profile
Translational funding options
Grant development assistance
News Featuring Supported Projects
Duke Translational Chaperones help researchers secure over $6.5M in translational funding
In their pilot year, the new team at OTC worked with Duke life sciences PIs to position their research for maximal translational impact. Who will…
Invented at Duke 2024 showcases the past and present of innovation at Duke, promising a bright future
A special Centennial edition of Invented at Duke featured inventors and innovations from the past, present, and future of Duke.
NCBiotech Awards $2.75 Million in Grants, Loans in Latest Quarter
Two Duke start-ups received loans & four Duke projects received Translational Research Grants. Recipients hail from across the university!
Read More about NCBiotech Awards $2.75 Million in Grants, Loans in Latest Quarter
DTC helped Dr. Bissig receive translational funding in 2024
Assoc. Prof. Karl-Dimiter Bissig
“Working with Maria has been tremendously valuable. She helped me identify sources of translational funding, assisted with grant proposals to make them more competitive (one of them was granted), and connected me with internal Duke resources. Her insight has been key to move things along the translational path.”
DTC helped Dr. West organize his submission to a translational grant in 2024
Prof. Andrew West
“Well, I can safely say I’ve never had such an enthusiastic invite from an LOI. First, thank you all for helping me write the draft, there is no way I can do this on my own.”
