Funding Paths (Practical)

This page lists common routes for funding CliniTrace and de-risking build costs.

1) Cloud credits and startup programs

• Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub (Azure credits and startup benefits)
• AWS Activate (up to significant AWS credits depending on eligibility)
• Google for Startups Cloud Program (cloud credits for early-stage startups)
• NVIDIA Inception (cloud credits + partner offers)

2) Accelerators

• Y Combinator (seed funding + Demo Day investor access)
• Techstars (accelerator investment terms and global network)

3) Health & AI validation grants (strategy)

• University hospital pilots + innovation grants
• Public health innovation funds (country-specific)
• Insurer innovation programs (pilot-funded outcomes)

4) Commercial pilots (fastest path)

• 3 clinics → 30-day pilot → convert to annual subscription
• Charge for deployment + discounted subscription
• Use results as fundraising proof

5) Investor narrative materials checklist

• 1-page memo
• demo video
• pilot LOIs
• security posture summary
• governance & safety policy