Participant Institutions
SPARK NTD is built upon a global network of academic, research, clinical, and public health institutions committed to advancing solutions for neglected tropical diseases.
Our Network
Building a Global Innovation Network
A key objective of SPARK NTD is to strengthen translational research capacity and foster sustainable collaborations across regions where NTDs remain a major public health challenge. SPARK NTD works with partners in Europe, the Americas, Africa and Asia.
Partnership Types
How Institutions Participate
Academic Partners
Universities and research institutes contribute scientific discoveries, translational expertise, and educational resources. Each partner provides access to their network to deliver training and support, and where relevant, access to discovery and development platforms.
Clinical & Public Health Partners
Clinical research centers and national disease control programs provide critical expertise in implementation and evaluation, ensuring that SPARK NTD projects remain aligned with real-world health system needs.
International Organizations
SPARK NTD collaborates with organizations working to advance NTD control, elimination, and eradication worldwide, connecting projects to relevant local and international funding agencies and investors.
Industry & PDP Partners
Industry partners and product development partnerships contribute expertise in product development, manufacturing, regulatory strategy, and market access, and can offer NTD-specific resources such as compound libraries and screening platforms.
Current Partners
Our Partner Institutions
Geographic Reach
Global Coverage
SPARK NTD partners span endemic and non-endemic regions, ensuring that program resources reach the communities most affected by neglected tropical diseases.
Europe
Switzerland, Spain, Finland and other partner countries
Africa
South Africa, and other endemic-country partners
Americas
Brazil, United States, and other partners
Asia & Oceania
Partners to be confirmed
Middle East & North Africa
Partners to be confirmed
+ Additional Regions
Network expanding in 2026
Join the Network
Partner With SPARK NTD
Each of the partners provides access to their network resources to deliver training and support, and where relevant, access to discovery and development platforms. In return, participants receive access to a community of diagnostics, drug, and vaccine developers, support for their own projects, and opportunities for collaborations.
Become a Partner Institution
Interested in joining the SPARK NTD network? We welcome institutions from endemic and non-endemic countries who share our commitment to advancing solutions for neglected tropical diseases.