Supporting Research Through Funding

In response to recent NIH funding cuts, we're connecting donors directly with impactful research labs

Our Funding Initiative

Recent cuts to NIH funding have left many critical research projects in jeopardy. At inkr, we recognize the importance of these projects and are developing a platform to connect donors directly with impactful research labs.

We're currently reaching out to the research labs in our database to identify projects that need funding support, and establishing a secure, transparent system for directing contributions to these vital projects.

Initiative Status: In Progress

We're currently in the outreach phase, connecting with labs to understand their specific funding needs.

The Research Funding Gap

The current landscape of research funding faces significant challenges:

  • NIH Budget Constraints

    Recent budget adjustments have reduced available funding for many critical research areas.

  • Increased Competition

    More researchers competing for fewer grants means many promising projects go unfunded.

  • Early-Stage Research at Risk

    Novel, high-risk/high-reward research is often the first to lose funding during cutbacks.

Our Solution

We're creating a direct connection between passionate individuals who want to support science and the labs doing groundbreaking work. This bridge will help ensure promising research continues despite traditional funding challenges.

How Our Funding Initiative Works

1

Lab Outreach

We're contacting labs in our database to understand their funding needs and projects that require support.

2

Project Verification

Each project is verified for scientific merit, impact potential, and transparency in how funds will be used.

3

Direct Connection

Donors will be able to browse projects, learn about the research, and contribute directly to the labs.

Transparency & Accountability

We're building our funding platform with these core principles:

  • 100% of donations go directly to research labs
  • Regular updates from labs on research progress
  • Clear reporting on how funds are being utilized
  • Verification of academic credentials and institutional affiliations

Join Our Funding Initiative

Whether you're a researcher seeking funding or someone interested in supporting science, join our waiting list to be among the first to access our platform.

Are You a Researcher?

If you're a lab director or PI looking for funding support, we're especially interested in connecting with you. Fill out the form above and check the "I'm a researcher seeking funding" box.