Future of Health Grant
Description
The Future of Health Grant is a distinctive initiative spearheaded by the Future of Health Foundation, a Swiss-based non-profit organization dedicated to fostering innovation in the healthcare sector. Unlike traditional venture capital firms that typically provide equity investments, this program offers non-dilutive grants to promising digital health startups. Its primary objective is to accelerate the development and adoption of cutting-edge digital solutions that have the potential to significantly improve health outcomes and healthcare delivery. The grant specifically targets early-stage companies that are developing innovative technologies, platforms, or services within the digital health domain.
Annually, the Future of Health Grant provides a substantial financial award of CHF 50,000, which translates to approximately USD 57,500 based on recent exchange rates. This financial support is complemented by invaluable mentorship from a network of seasoned experts and access to a robust ecosystem of healthcare professionals, entrepreneurs, and investors. The selection process is rigorous, with an independent jury of experts carefully evaluating applications to identify the most impactful and viable projects. The grant is highly competitive, as it is awarded to a maximum of three startups each year, underscoring its commitment to supporting high-potential ventures.
The initiative's focus on grants rather than equity investments makes it particularly appealing to early-stage founders who wish to retain full ownership of their companies while securing essential seed funding. This model allows startups to de-risk their initial development phases, validate their concepts, and build out their minimum viable products without immediate pressure for equity dilution. The Future of Health Grant represents a significant philanthropic effort to bridge the funding gap for nascent digital health innovations, providing a crucial springboard for companies poised to disrupt and enhance the global health landscape.
Investor Profile
Future of Health Grant has backed more than 25 startups, with 2 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 23 rounds, about 92% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Grant, Pre Seed rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in Switzerland, France.
- Strong thematic focus on Health Care, Medical, Artificial Intelligence (AI).
- Led 2 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $57.5K.
Stage Focus
- Grant (92%)
- Pre Seed (8%)
Country Focus
- Switzerland (80%)
- France (16%)
Industry Focus
- Health Care
- Medical
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Information Technology
- Analytics
- Health Diagnostics
- Wellness
- Software
- Cyber Security
- Information Services
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