Project ID: 95180
Chinese Embassy donates 50 milligrams of synthetic protein worth USD 134,000 to Clodomiro Picado Institute
Commitment amount
$ 149656.15831991148
Adjusted commitment amount
$ 149656.16
Constant 2021 USD
Summary
Funding agency [Type]
Chinese Embassy [Government Agency]
Recipient
Costa Rica
Sector
Health (Code: 120)
Flow type
Grant
Infrastructure
No
COVID
Yes
Category
Project lifecycle
Geography
Description
On or about June 9, 2020, the Chinese Embassy in Costa Rica donated 50 milligrams of synthetic viral protein from SARS-CoV-2 to the Clodomiro Picado Institute of the University of Costa Rica. The viral protein was produced by Sanyou Biopharmaceuticals and was worth an estimated USD 134,000. The donation was to be used by the Clodomiro Picado Institute to research and develop drugs that combat COVID-19.
Number of official sources
0
Number of total sources
2
Details
Cofinanced
No
Direct receiving agencies [Type]
Clodomiro Picado Institute [Miscellaneous Agency Type]