Internet technologies in medical projects’ funding

Abstract

In modern society, it is difficult to imagine a scope of activity that would not be associated with Internet technologies. They provide opportunities not only to activate the information resources of society, but also to organize information interaction between people, that certainly helps in promotion of scientific projects cost-effectively. However, it is often the case that many projects, ideas and research programs remain at the development stage. Initially it is very important to determine what exactly are the final goal and the main advantage of the project. Only then, after defining the specific tasks it will be possible to identify stakeholders who can bring funding in the project. In the article we analyze different ways of search for funding of medical projects like crowdfunding, investment funds, and government resources. The problems of the use of crowdfunding in fundraising for medical and clinical research are analyzed. We came to two conclusions. Firstly we suggest inviting graduates who specialize in innovation promotion in this process and reveal some benefits for both students and scientists/business. Secondly, we propose the concept of digital services connection, which can make crowdfunding of medical research a safe and effective means of developing domestic medicine.