Harrington Discovery Institute
Overview
The Harrington Discovery Institute, part of The Harrington Project for Discovery & Development at University Hospitals in Cleveland, Ohio, is a non-profit medical institute with a mission to accelerate promising scientific discoveries into medicines. Established in 2012, it utilizes a blended non-profit/for-profit model to support physician-scientists by providing grant funding and expert guidance to bridge the gap between laboratory research and commercialization. It invests in and helps develop new treatments for a range of diseases, with a focus on unmet needs. The institute has an Investment Advisory Board and partners with for-profit entities, such as the Advent-Harrington Impact Fund and BioMotiv, to advance its portfolio projects toward clinical trials and commercialization.
Portfolio Companies
5
Website
harringtondiscovery.orgInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allyx Therapeutics, Inc. | May 2026 | Series A | Co-investor |
| PIC Therapeutics | Oct 2022 | Series A | Co-investor |
| AlveoGene | Sep 2023 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Alytix | Jun 2021 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Epitopea | Oct 2024 | VC Round | Co-investor |
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Harrington Discovery Institute based?
Harrington Discovery Institute is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, United States.
When was Harrington Discovery Institute founded?
Founding year information for Harrington Discovery Institute is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Harrington Discovery Institute have?
Harrington Discovery Institute has 5 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Harrington Discovery Institute's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Allyx Therapeutics, Inc., PIC Therapeutics, AlveoGene, Alytix, Epitopea.
What was Harrington Discovery Institute's most recent investment shown here?
Harrington Discovery Institute's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Allyx Therapeutics, Inc. in 2026.
What sectors does Harrington Discovery Institute focus on?
Harrington Discovery Institute focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does Harrington Discovery Institute focus on?
Harrington Discovery Institute typically invests at the Early stage.