Mission

The Fogarty Institute for Innovation promotes medical innovation by providing support to promising innovators and researchers as they transform their creative ideas into practical solutions to improve patient care. We offer mentorship and education at every step of the process, coordinating access to intellectual, physical and financial resources to propel medical concepts from initiation to application. The Institute offers two unparalleled programs — Innovation for startups and companies eager to learn how to innovate in the medical device field, and Education for the next generation of inventors. We provide vital support in each area, ensuring new ideas can be realized to improve patient care for all.