Sponsored Events

From time-to-time, the Foundation has sponsored events around the U.S. that further its commitment to transformative philanthropy. These events include:

Coulter College

Coulter College was an event hosted by the Wallace H. Coulter Foundation for its Coulter Translational Research Award grantees. The program provided a multi-disciplinary exploration of topics that academic researchers must consider when “translating” their innovations. Topics included patent law, working with the technology transfer office, follow-on funding sources, regulatory and reimbursement strategies, and more. To help bring this crucial information and insights to audiences of innovators and entrepreneurs, the program was offered to Biomedical Engineering Senior Design Teams and their faculty advisors.

Introduction to Coulter College

Coulter Investment Forum

The last Healthcare Innovation Conference sponsored by The Wallace H. Coulter Foundation was held on June 6, 2023. This event was a virtual session with 25+ companies, carefully selected and vetted in the Coulter Translational Award Program at participating US universities. The start-up pitch competition and investment forum was hosted by the Stanford Byers Center for Biodesign and the Wallace H. Coulter Foundation.

Coulter Commercialization Process

The Coulter Commercialization Process is a documented 27 step process utilizing industry best practices.  Its goal is to accelerate academic innovations to the market to improve patient care by reducing risk and attracting follow-on-funding. To be considered for participation, each company must have a CEO, a solution to a large unmet clinical need that is capable of changing medical practice, and an addressable market large enough to attract an industry partner, venture capital, and/or angel investment.   The presenting companies were submitted by the 16 Coulter Translational Partner Universities.