Research Bridge Partners Collaborates with Lyda Hill Philanthropies to Support UTSW Scientist with $4M Investment

Research Bridge Partners announced it will collaborate with Lyda Hill Philanthropies to support scientists at UT Southwestern Medical Center to turn their scientific discoveries into biotechnology companies—via initial investments from both organizations totaling $4 million.

The funding will go toward identifying researchers whose science and entrepreneurial mindsets are characteristic of successful biomedical companies; establishing effective management and governance structures for each spinout; safeguarding their intellectual property; and recruiting board members and senior executives.