Strategies

WAVA fosters innovation by helping a project cross the “valley of death” toward development of a vaccine through:

Consortium of local organizations

WAVA builds partnerships between organizations with specific areas of expertise to advance targeted vaccine projects.

Translational infrastructure

WAVA bridges the gap by identifying and supporting projects at a critical stage that holds promise for creating new and improved vaccines.

Matching needs to resources

WAVA identifies needs, then matches core technical expertise and facilities required to advance projects.

Creating project teams

WAVA identifies and connects experts to plan and execute work from early development to product development through planning, project management, and partnerships.

Resources and tools

WAVA provides development resources and pathways to increase the effectiveness and reduce the time of the vaccine development process – at a competitive cost.

Building collaboration

WAVA holds scientific meetings and works with other associations to create information sharing and development opportunities among academic researchers, government agencies, and the biotech and pharmaceutical industries.