Overview

The Life Sciences Discovery Fund is Already Paying Dividends for Washington
LSDF invests in innovative life sciences research across Washington to achieve its mission of providing better health, promoting economic growth, and enhancing research competitiveness statewide. LSDF's first awards were made only in late 2007 (with ~$48 million paid out to date), but even at this early stage, LSDF's impact is already clear...

  • Over $330 million in additional dollars committed or received in "follow-on" funding
  • At least $67 million in health-care savings
  • More than 2,900 direct and indirect jobs anticipated over the next three years through LSDF funding and follow-on funding enabled by LSDF support
  • At least $850 million in statewide economic activity due to LSDF funding and follow-on funding enabled by LSDF support
  • Collaborations with over 40 Washington companies to support product development and jobs
  • Talented researchers recruited to Washington from institutions such as Harvard and Yale

As the grant pipeline continues to grow and mature, additional health and economic benefits for Washington’s residents are sure to follow.

In this section we will post summaries of LSDF's grant portfolio, provide progress updates, and share the successes of LSDF grantees. Click on the links below to learn more about LSDF's awards and the accomplishments of our grantees.