WiHI Seed Program – Grant Analysis ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Women-led health science companies (majority ownership/control by women) - Early-stage enterprises (pre-revenue to early commercialization phase) - Private corporations and incorporated entities - Health science focus areas: - Medical devices - Diagnostics - Digital health/healthtech - Biotech and life sciences - Health-related software and platforms - Medical therapeutics ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Type: Non-repayable funding/program access - Program Duration: 6 months - Direct Monetary Support: Primarily advisory, coaching, and networking (non-dilutive) - Cost to Participant: Typically free or heavily subsidized participation - Matching Requirements: None specified (grant-based, not loan-based) - Repayability: Non-repayable ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses This program focuses on non-capital support rather than direct project expenses: - Advisory services (business strategy, market analysis, regulatory guidance) - Executive coaching (leadership development, pitch refinement) - Mentorship and networking (connection to industry experts, investors, partners) - Business development support (go-to-market strategy, customer acquisition planning) - Regulatory and compliance guidance (health science-specific requirements) - Investor readiness preparation (pitching, financial modeling, due diligence) ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Program Cohort Model: Participants join structured 6-month cohort with peers - Active Participation Required: Regular attendance at sessions, coaching calls, and networking events mandatory - Milestone-Based Progress: - Month 1-2: Foundation setting and business assessment - Month 3-4: Strategy development and market validation - Month 5-6: Investor pitch preparation and demo day/showcase - Accountability Requirements: Progress reporting and goal-setting with program administrators - Women-Led Verification: Proof of women's ownership/