Funding for COVID-19 Projects

To aid in the fight against COVID-19, the author seeks to fund startups focused on: 1. Rapid production of ventilators, masks, and gowns through innovative engineering solutions. 2. Screening existing drugs for effectiveness against the virus. 3. Developing novel vaccine approaches and therapeutics not being pursued by large pharmaceutical companies. The author encourages interested startups to contact them via email rather than using the previously unsuccessful public spreadsheet. Additionally, the author is looking for a contract research company that can conduct viral challenges in a humanized ACE2 animal model for a startup they are collaborating with. Emphasizing the importance of social distancing, the author reiterates that the most effective measure remains getting people to stay home.