Healthcare Innovation
Advancing Healthcare Innovation: Our Partnerships
At the heart of discovery and enterprise, our partnerships endeavor to transform groundbreaking healthcare research into real-world solutions that improve lives. We empower industry, governmental organizations and community organizations to turn visionary ideas into impactful innovations, bridging the gap between the lab and patient care.
Our Mission
- Drive equitable health outcomes through pioneering research
- Invest in scalable technologies addressing underserved communities
- Expand access to diverse founders and innovators
- Co-create solutions with faculty, students, and entrepreneurs
- Support a legacy of excellence in health sciences, education, and public service
Partnership Pathways
With a commitment to collaboration and impact, we drive the future of healthcare forward—one breakthrough at a time.
For Industry & Startups
- Sponsored research and tech validation
- Pilot programs with clinical faculty
- Licensing opportunities from Meharry-developed technologies
For Philanthropic & Impact Investors
- Support commercialization grants for early-stage health tech
- Fund startup acceleration programs for minority innovators
- Nameable gift opportunities in innovation spaces and fellowships
For Government & Community Organizations
- Joint proposals for federally funded initiatives
- Public health innovation partnerships
- Regional workforce development collaboration
Community-Engaged Research
If you belong to a community-based organization and would like to partner with an academic researcher, please complete the partnership form below.
Contact Us
Evelina Naish
Program Manager
Innovation and Commercialization
Program Manager, NSF’s Innovation Corps Hub
The Office for Research and Innovation
Meharry Medical College
West Basic Science Bldg.
Office Number 2203