Funding and Support

Overview:

SIRI secures funding from diverse sources, including philanthropy, industry partnerships, government grants, and university support, to drive innovative spine research, AI-driven diagnostics, and medical technology advancements.

Donor Opportunities:

• Direct Donations & Endowed Funds: Contributions support PhD students, lab equipment, and research projects.
• Impact Examples:
  • $5,000: Funds AI-driven spine simulation software.
  • $25,000: Supports a PhD student’s research for one year.
  • $100,000: Equips the lab with biomechanics testing equipment.
  • $500,000+: Establishes an endowed research fund.
• Recognition: Donors are honored through named research funds, a donor wall, and invitations to exclusive events.

Corporate Sponsorship:

SIRI invites sponsorship from medical device companies (e.g., Medtronic, Stryker, Zimmer Biomet) and tech firms (e.g., NVIDIA, Microsoft, IBM) to support research in spine medical devices, AI, and robotics. Sponsors gain visibility and collaboration opportunities.

Grants:

SIRI targets funding from:

• NIH: For spine biomechanics, AI diagnostics, and surgical robotics.
• NSF: For biomechanics modeling and AI applications.
• DOE & U.S. Navy: For computing and spinal injury recovery/exoskeletons.
• NASA: For spinal health research in space. Additionally, FAU provides research grants and access to MRI and AI computing facilities.

Fundraising Events:

• Annual Donor Dinner: Showcases research potential and funding opportunities.
• Spine Research Consortium: Industry summits to attract investment.
• Calendar: Events align with SIRI’s Phase 1 timeline (0-6 months) for donor engagement.