About Research and Funding

Epilepsy Foundation Mission

Improve the lives of people affected by epilepsy through education, advocacy, research, and connection.

Our purpose is to develop an epilepsy research ecosystem that covers the entire spectrum of discovery - from the idea to market. We foster the development of new scientists and support research that leads to better treatments and care. We strive for excellence, innovation, and radical thinking to find cures.

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Innovation

Our innovation programs test new ideas and follow new research leads by:

Reimaging how epilepsy research and development progress through the EmpowER&D program
Supporting start-up companies focused on improving the lives of people living with epilepsy with our annual Accelerator Course

Our research has no boundaries. We go where the science is. Over the past ten years, we have funded research on 6 continents.

Engagement

Our engagement programs improve communication between people with epilepsy, their families, advocates, researchers, and investors.

Working with regulators and industry to get therapies to the market faster with our Research Roundtable
Hosting the Pipeline Conference to showcase the epilepsy pipeline to funders & the community at large
Reimaging how epilepsy research and development progress through the EmpowER&D program

Investment in our Future

We invest in our future by:

Funding innovative new ideas in epilepsy treatment, care or community outreach through the Shark Tank Competition
Supporting the next generation of scientists with funding, training, and apprenticeship with our Fellowship Program
Advancing innovative therapies, treatments, and technologies that have the power to transform epilepsy care and improve the lives of millions affected by this condition through the Neuroimpact Fund

Digital Tools

We've developed digital tools to connect our community with the latest advancements and innovations in epilepsy:

Out pipeline tracker showcases therapeutic development
Our Device-apedia, an online searchable catalog of devices and apps being developed for the epilepsy community.

Our Impact: Shark Tank Competition

The Epilepsy Foundation supported the UNEEG 24/7 at the 2017 Epilepsy Foundation Shark Tank Competition. This device received CE approval in the European Union in 2019.

"Winning this prize was a tremendous confidence booster for the team and a confirmation for our investors that we were building something highly relevant for the epilepsy community." — CEO Torben Sandgren

In 2011, the Shark Tank award went to SAMiTM by HiPass Designs for developing a sleep activity monitor to detect abnormal movements in the night.

"Winning the first Epilepsy Foundation Shark Tank Competition in 2011 allowed me to transform SAMi from an expensive custom solution for us into a refined, much less costly tool for others." — Charles W. Anderson, President HiPass Designs

Support Us

Our purpose is to accelerate the development of therapies for people living with epilepsy. Join us in achieving this goal by supporting research at the Epilepsy Foundation.

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Resources

Epilepsy Centers

Epilepsy centers provide you with a team of specialists to help you diagnose your epilepsy and explore treatment options.

Epilepsy Medication

Find in-depth information on anti-seizure medications so you know what to ask your doctor.

Epilepsy and Seizures Helpline

Call our Epilepsy and Seizures Helpline and talk with an epilepsy information specialist or submit a question online.

Tools & Resources

Get information, tips, and more to help you manage your epilepsy.

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