Identify two SPECIFIC funding sources for the design phase of your project and two SPECIFIC funding sources for the dissemination (implementation / distribution / commercialization) phase of your project. For each funding source, explain why this is a good fit for your project, and what SPECIFIC aspect of your project might the funding source support.

• Design
  •  IEEE – the world’s largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity.
    • Software Development and funding for buying resources 
  • USNSF (SCH) – Smart health and biomedical research in the era of artificial intelligence and advanced data science 
    • Software development 
• Dissemination
  • GAVI 
    • Use of the AISHA platform 
  • Health Tech without Borders 
    • Use of the AISHA platform, to reach a larger audience 
  • Project Hope 
    • Use of the AISHA platform 

Identify five specific partnerships that you need to forge to advance your project forward with the ultimate goal of positively impacting at least one million people. Describe exactly how that partnership might help you achieve scale and why that entity might be willing to work with you.

• Government Health Ministries:
  • Partnership Description: Collaborating with government health ministries in target countries to integrate the AISHA platform into existing healthcare systems.
  • How it Helps Achieve Scale: Government endorsement and integration can provide widespread access to AISHA across public healthcare facilities, reaching millions of healthcare workers and patients.
  • Why They Might Work with You: Governments aim to improve healthcare delivery and outcomes for their citizens. By partnering with AISHA, they can leverage innovative technology to enhance the capacity of their healthcare workforce and improve overall healthcare quality.
• Global Health Organizations (e.g., WHO, UNICEF):
  • Partnership Description: Forming partnerships with global health organizations to advocate for the adoption of AISHA as a standardized healthcare education platform.
  • How it Helps Achieve Scale: Global health organizations have extensive networks and influence in the healthcare sector, which can facilitate the widespread adoption and implementation of AISHA in multiple countries.
  • Why They Might Work with You: These organizations are committed to improving global health outcomes and are always seeking innovative solutions to address healthcare challenges. By partnering with AISHA, they can support capacity-building efforts and contribute to better healthcare delivery.
  • Telecommunication Companies:
  • Partnership Description: Partnering with telecommunication companies to provide subsidized or free access to the AISHA platform via mobile networks.
  • How it Helps Achieve Scale: Leveraging mobile networks enables AISHA to reach remote and underserved areas where internet access may be limited. This expands the reach of the platform to millions of healthcare workers and communities.
  • Why They Might Work with You: Telecommunication companies are increasingly investing in initiatives that promote social impact and digital inclusion. Partnering with AISHA aligns with their corporate social responsibility goals and allows them to contribute to improving healthcare access and outcomes.
• Technology Companies (e.g., Amazon, Google):
  • Partnership Description: Collaborating with technology companies to enhance the functionality and accessibility of the AISHA platform, leveraging their expertise in AI, cloud computing, and digital solutions.
  • How it Helps Achieve Scale: Integrating advanced technologies can enhance the effectiveness and scalability of the AISHA platform, making it more attractive to users and facilitating its adoption on a larger scale.
  • Why They Might Work with You: Technology companies are interested in initiatives that leverage their technology for social good. Partnering with AISHA allows them to showcase the potential impact of their technology in improving healthcare outcomes and supporting community development.
• Local Healthcare NGOs and Community Organizations:
  • Partnership Description: Collaborating with local healthcare NGOs and community organizations to facilitate the implementation and adoption of AISHA at the grassroots level.
  • How it Helps Achieve Scale: Local organizations have deep knowledge of community needs and dynamics, enabling targeted outreach and engagement to ensure the effective deployment of AISHA in diverse settings.
  • Why They Might Work with You: Local organizations are committed to addressing healthcare disparities and empowering communities. Partnering with AISHA provides them with a valuable tool to enhance healthcare delivery and education, aligning with their mission to improve health outcomes at the local level.