Impact Area
Translational Science
Turning discoveries into impact through startups and industry partnerships.
Startup Creation — Support Capability
ImpactIncrease startup support capability
ActionSecure funding to hire services from an experienced entrepreneur supporting startup creation and development. In collaboration with Celia Hegerman and Liz Hudson.
Key Performance Indicators
Dollars raised to fund entrepreneurship services (at least 1 additional grant per year)
Progress updates
Truist Foundation proposal was not selected
Number of BTI-affiliated startups created or actively supported per year (at least 3 more by 2030)
Progress updates
Ascribe Holoclara Eukarygen and Solena are next possible startups
Revenue or licensing income attributable to startups supported through this initiative (growth 10% each year)
Progress updates
No payments dye to BTI during Q1-Q2 of 2026
Startup Creation — Project-Founder Matching
ImpactIncrease startup support capability
ActionIncrease project-founder matching opportunities
Key Performance Indicators
Number of successful project-founder matches per year (100% of all the founders’ searches)
Progress updates
0
Internal and External Communications — Content
ImpactStrengthen program and amplify its impact
ActionIncrease content creation, in collaboration with the Communications team
Key Performance Indicators
Social media audience growth (20% each year)
Progress updates
+5.2%, from 560 to 589 followers
Content engagement (likes, shares, comments, clicks): increase 20% each year
Progress updates
3421 impressions, 58 reactions
Internal and External Communications — Industry Engagement
ImpactStrengthen program and amplify its impact
ActionIncrease discussions around private sector careers and entrepreneurship — increase contacts with industry. In collaboration with PGS and E&O team.
Key Performance Indicators
# of unique industry partners or companies engaged per year, increasing YOY
Progress updates
Traitomic