Within the scope of its Translational Research funding line, Else Kröner-Fresenius-Stiftung (EKFS) wants to advance and actively support research projects via ForTra gGmbH für Forschungstransfer der Else Kröner-Fresenius-Stiftung (ForTra), a non-profit subsidiary of the EKFS foundation. The intent is to bring promising developments to the application stage as quickly as possible to help the sick or to prevent diseases.