Venturing into venture philanthropy: Is more sustainable health and medical research funding possible through venture philanthropy and social entrepreneurship?

This article explores the potential of venture philanthropy and social entrepreneurship to create more sustainable funding models for health and medical research. It examines how the principles of venture capital, adapted for philanthropic purposes, could offer innovative solutions to the perennial challenge of securing long-term financial support for research initiatives. The author investigates whether a more entrepreneurial approach to philanthropy can not only provide capital but also foster efficiency, accountability, and impact in the health research sector. This paper contributes to discussions on diversifying funding streams and enhancing the sustainability of critical research endeavors.