BioCrowd enables two aligned ways to support institution-approved research programs. You can donate to accelerate cures or invest in translational opportunities with potential financial return. Opportunities are sourced from partner universities, hospitals, and research institutes and structured with milestone-based transparency.
Tax-efficient support for institution-approved research programs.
Use your Donor-Advised Fund (DAF), private foundation, or direct charitable contributions to fund high-impact clinical and translational research at leading hospitals and universities. Receive transparent, milestone-based progress updates on every dollar you give.
Learn About Donating →Donations may be tax-deductible. BioCrowd does not custody donor funds. All DAF grants are processed directly through the donor's DAF sponsor.
Compliant investment opportunities in translational biotech projects.
Accredited investors may elect to receive alerts regarding institution-supported investment opportunities, including SAFE Note–based or SPV structures linked to research programs. Invest in milestone-based clinical and translational research with clear value-creation pathways through licensing, M&A, and spinout equity.
Explore Investing →Investments involve risk and are offered only to eligible investors. Investor returns are not dependent on tokens.
Support milestone-based biomedical projects at leading hospitals and universities in the U.S. and internationally.
BioCrowd enables donors to support clinical and translational research using established charitable channels. You can give through:
Fund defined scientific and clinical milestones. Support proof-of-concept and early clinical programs. Align donations with specific research outcomes.
Milestone-based funding structure. Regular scientific and clinical updates. Clear use-of-funds reporting from institutions.
Support specific diseases or institutions. Fund clinical and translational milestones. Accelerate therapies toward patients. In some cases, donors may earmark support for a specific patient community or research initiative. A family with a sick child with a rare disease can drive a potential cure — taking on a "Citizen Scientist" role.
Important: BioCrowd does not receive or custody DAF funds. All DAF grants are processed directly through the donor's DAF sponsor and sent to the eligible institution or nonprofit.
Choose a research project on BioCrowd that aligns with your philanthropic priorities.
Recommend a grant from your DAF sponsor to the selected research program.
Your DAF sponsor reviews and processes the grant recommendation.
Funds are sent directly to the eligible institution or nonprofit — not through BioCrowd.
BioCrowd provides milestone-based progress updates so you can track your impact.
Donors may also create a new DAF with the sponsor of their choice.
Your donation or investment can move a promising research project from the lab toward real patient impact.