HIV Vaccines - Accelerating the Development of Preventive HIV Vaccines for the World: Summary Report and Recommendations of an International Meeting

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Optical Technology Research Corporation (OTRC)
- A consortia of 18 Japanese companies formed in 1986 to develop and
produce second-generation optoelectronic integrated circuits. OTRC carries
out its own research and has an annual budget of US$ 6.7 million. The project
was scheduled to last for 10 years.
Airbus
- A consortia of 4 European companies formed to create a partnership that
could compete head-on in the world aircraft market. Funding is provided by
the companies, government subsidies, and now from sales of aircraft.
Not-for- The Population Council
Profit - An international not-for-profit organization applying science and technology to
Institute the solution of population problems in developing countries. The Council,
based in the United States, solicits funds required for its work. More than half
of the Council's funds come from governments and United Nations agencies.
Program for Appropriate Technoloqy in Health (PATH)
- An international not-for-profit, non-governmental organization focusing on the
effectiveness, availability, safety, and appropriateness of technologies for health
and family planning in developing countries. Support comes from a wide
variety of funding sources including international health and family planning
agencies, national governments, private foundations, and corporations. PATH
is based in the United States.
The National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis
- A foundation established in the 1930's in the U.S. to develop a vaccine
against polio. Funds were raised through public appeals (e.g. the March of
Dimes) and from wealthy donors. The funds were used to sponsor basic
research and once clear leads were identified to fund vaccine development.
As vaccine candidates became available for human trials, the foundation
assisted in the development of guidelines for conducting trials and also
provided financial support.
The Concept Foundation
- A foundation established by the WHO's Special Programme for Research and
Training in Human Reproduction (WHO/HRP) to hold and manage intellectual
property rights to new products emerging from WHO/HRP research. The
Concept Foundation is based in Thailand.