Help to Shape the Future of Research Impact: Your work has the power to change lives—and YezaMed wants to help make that happen. This short survey (5 minutes) will help us understand the real challenges academic labs and research organizations face in translating their innovations into real-world solutions. By sharing your insights, you’ll help design services that connect you to funding, regulatory support, and expert guidance. All responses will be treated with confidentiality. Together, we can turn discovery into delivery.
1. What type of organization do you work for? Academic Research InstitutionMedical Center/HospitalBiotech StartupPharmaceutical CompanyNonprofit/Public Health OrganizationEnvironmental or Veterinary Research InstituteOther
2. Where is your institution based? (Country, Region)
1. What is the primary focus of your research lab? NanomedicineDrug discovery & developmentInfectious DiseasesCancer ResearchVaccines & Preventative MedicineImmunotherapy & Regenerative MedicineDiagnostics & Disease SurveillanceVeterinary & Zoonotic DiseasesEnvironmental & One Health ResearchOther
2. Where is your lab based? (Country, Institution)
3. What stage of research is your lab primarily involved in? Basic researchPreclinical (animal studies)TranslationalClinical trialsOther
4. What is the most advanced stage of development for your primary project? TRL 1-3TRL 4-5TRL 6-7TRL 8-9KRL 1-3KRL 4-5KRL 6-7KRL 8-9
5. How long to reach the next TRL/KRL stage? <1 year1-3 years3-5 yearsUncertain
6. Have you applied for a patent? YesIn processNo
7. What type of patent have you sought? PCTUSPTOEPON/AOther
8. Have any patents been granted? YesPendingNo
9. Have you licensed any patents? YesExploredNo
10. Need IP support? YesMaybeNo
11. Familiarity with funding sources? Very familiarSomewhat familiarNeutralNot familiar
12. Number of applications (last 3 years)? 01-34-78+
13. How many reached final review? None1-34-78+
14. How many won? None1-23-56+
15. Internal advisors/grant writers? YesSomeNo
16. External grant writers used? RegularlyOccasionallyNever
17. Interested in professional writing services? YesMaybeNo
18. Explored private investments? YesSomeNo
19. Pitched to investors? MultipleOnce or twiceNo
20. Have industry partners? YesSomeNo
21. Need training on industry/investor relations? YesMaybeNo
22. Familiarity with regulatory requirements? VerySomewhatNot familiar
23. Engaged with regulatory advisors/agencies? YesSomeNo
24. Biggest regulatory challenges? Understanding approval processTimelines & documentationCost of complianceLack of access to experts
25. Want expert-led training? YesMaybeNo
26. Would webinars on funding/regulatory topics help? YesMaybeNo
27. Interested in assistance with grants, pitching, strategy? YesMaybeNo
28. Interested in being part of a pilot program? YesNo
29. Additional comments or suggestions
