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Wellcome Leap

Runs Wellcome Leap, a global health innovation arm managing bold challenge programmes for biomedical transformation.

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Annual funding
Programs15
Active grants0
Total grants15

Wellcome Leap is the US-based operational arm of the Wellcome Trust, structured as a 501(c)(3) subsidiary with an independent board and its own leadership. It was established in 2020 with a Wellcome Trust commitment of $300 million, and it runs as a global ARPA-style health funder rather than as a traditional grant maker.

The platform currently runs 15 active programs across 30 countries, with ea

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Last verified: 1 Jun 2026Source: wellcomeleap.org