Fast Forward Business Model
Our business model involves identifying the most promising drug discovery research and kick-starting it in the drug development process by providing financial resources to move it forward. Non-monetary support in the form of creating connections between the research, clinical trial and business communities is also critical.
Fast Forward Organization
- Chief Executive Officer
- President
- Associate Vice President Development
- Business Manager
- Board of Managers
- Scientific Advisors
The Process
- Research proposals will be solicited from biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies
- Funding decisions will be made by the Fast Forward Advisory Committee (comprised of MS scientists and business executives)
- Promising projects will receive funding
- Financial compensation in the form of potential royalties or equity received by FastForward will be reinvested to fund future projects
Fast Forward is bridging the gap between university and industry.