Gilchrist Bergs Donate $50M to Mayo Clinic Innovation Exchange

Philanthropists Gilchrist and Amy Berg have donated $50 million to the Mayo Clinic to support and accelerate global healthcare innovation through its Innovation Exchange program, which will be renamed the Mayo Clinic Berg Innovation Exchange in their honor. The Innovation Exchange acts as a dynamic marketplace connecting global innovators with expertise and resources at Mayo Clinic, fostering collaboration among experts in AI, digital health, regulatory science, product design, and entrepreneurship. Since its inception in 2019, the Bergs have been active contributors, providing not only financial support but also strategic guidance and leadership engagement. Their donation will help fund early-stage research, expand mentoring opportunities, and connect entrepreneurs to resources that advance diagnostics, therapeutics, and medical device development. Mayo Clinic CEO Dr. Gianrico Farrugia expressed gratitude for the Bergs' generosity and commitment to innovation aimed at bringing more solutions to patients worldwide. The Bergs emphasized their dedication to supporting an organization that values excellence, compassion, and discovery with the patient at its core.