Alongside its operational activities, CEIDR aims to enhance the translational potential of high-quality research from LSTM and the UoL, targeting unmet market needs in the field of infectious diseases. It will achieve this by providing translational pump-priming (CEIDR TPP) funding for new areas of research to LSTM and UoL researchers for collaborative projects between LSTM and UoL and/or clinical partners from the Liverpool City Region in the field of infectious diseases. Projects that can demonstrate industry interest or support (in kind or other) are of interest. The aim of the CEIDR TPP funding is to enhance translational potential and can be used to complement recently awarded research funding.