Accessing Non-dilutive Capital Initiative

NHIT, in partnership with the California Health Care Foundation (CHCF), is spearheading a strategic initiative to eliminate financial barriers for digital health founders. This effort is designed to equip innovators with the knowledge, tools, and real-time insights needed to access non-dilutive funding, including grants, philanthropic investments, and other mission-aligned capital sources.

At the heart of this initiative is a dynamic, evolving funding toolkit—a resource shaped by community input and tailored to address the most pressing challenges entrepreneurs face. By integrating real-time insights, this toolkit will provide actionable guidance to help founders navigate funding landscapes, make informed decisions, and unlock capital to scale their solutions.

Through a three-part webinar series, in-person engagements, and listening sessions, NHIT will convene leading experts, funders, and entrepreneurs to share best practices, explore funding strategies, and contribute to a comprehensive roadmap for securing sustainable capital.

Join us as we break down barriers, bridge the funding gap, and empower innovators to drive meaningful health advancements in emerging markets.

Unlocking the Potential: Non-Dilutive Funding Strategies for Health Innovators
Actionable guidance to help founders navigate funding landscapes, make informed decisions, and unlock capital to scale their solutions.

This NHIT white paper—developed in partnership with the California Health Care Foundation—offers a practical roadmap for health innovators to access non-dilutive funding through federal grants, philanthropic support, and strategic collaborations. Designed for underrepresented and mission-driven founders, the report distills key insights from expert panels, webinars, and real-world case studies to support sustainable, equity-focused innovation.

WEBINAR 1:  RECORDING
Date:  Wednesday, February 12, 2025   / Time:   2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. EST

Title: Understanding Non-Dilutive Funding Opportunities
Participants will explore how to navigate non-dilutive funding programs, such as grants and philanthropic investments, to access capital while maintaining full ownership and equity. Experts will provide insights into aligning with funding priorities, leveraging strategic partnerships, and balancing diverse funding sources for sustainable growth.

Objectives:
Exploring Non-Dilutive Funding Opportunities: Understand key non-dilutive funding sources, including grants and philanthropic investments, and how to secure funding without giving up equity.

Adapting to Funding Priorities and Leveraging Strategic Partnerships: Learn how to align with evolving funding priorities while building collaborations with academic institutions, community organizations, and other key stakeholders.

Balancing Non-Dilutive and Private Funding for Sustainability: Discover strategies to integrate non-dilutive funding with private capital to drive long-term growth and scalability.

WEBINAR 3:  RECORDING
Date:  Wednesday, February 12, 2025   / Time:   2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. EST

Title: Understanding Non-Dilutive Funding Opportunities
Participants will explore how to navigate non-dilutive funding programs, such as grants and philanthropic investments, to access capital while maintaining full ownership and equity. Experts will provide insights into aligning with funding priorities, leveraging strategic partnerships, and balancing diverse funding sources for sustainable growth.

Objectives:
Exploring Non-Dilutive Funding Opportunities: Understand key non-dilutive funding sources, including grants and philanthropic investments, and how to secure funding without giving up equity.

Adapting to Funding Priorities and Leveraging Strategic Partnerships: Learn how to align with evolving funding priorities while building collaborations with academic institutions, community organizations, and other key stakeholders.

Balancing Non-Dilutive and Private Funding for Sustainability: Discover strategies to integrate non-dilutive funding with private capital to drive long-term growth and scalability.

WEBINAR 2: RECORDING
Date:  Wednesday, February 26, 2025   / Time:   2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. EST

Title: Building a Compelling Business Case for Health Innovation
This session will help founders strengthen their business case to attract both non-dilutive funding and private sector investment. Securing funding is only the first step—positioning your innovation for long-term sustainability requires strategic planning, financial alignment, and measurable impact.

Objectives:
Leveraging Non-Dilutive Funding to Validate Innovation: Understand how grants and philanthropic funding can de-risk early-stage R&D and enhance credibility with private investors.

Structuring a Financial Roadmap for Growth: Learn how to blend non-dilutive funding with scalable revenue models, ensuring financial resilience beyond initial grants.

Measuring Impact Beyond Equity Metrics: Explore alternative success indicators such as commercial viability, patient outcomes, and market adoption to drive sustainable expansion.