Funding & Growth Target grantmakers and philanthropic partners who have previously supported AMD and vision research, highlighting Retina Foundation’s track record, $2.5M grant history, and ongoing research initiatives to align with donor interests and expansion plans.

Strategic Partnerships Leverage connections with BALANCED Media Technology, SMU, and foundations that facilitated imaging tech advancements to propose joint grant proposals, pilot programs, or co-branded research initiatives that expand funding and tech capabilities.

Clinical Infrastructure Market the recently renovated Dallas clinical research center and its capabilities to potential sponsors, pharma, and contract research organizations seeking dedicated ophthalmology study sites with established operations.

Industry Presence Capitalize on active participation in ARVO and high-profile events like the Visionary Luncheon to position the foundation as a thought leader, opening doors for speaking engagements, sponsored symposia, and corporate partnerships.

Technology Enablement Promote the foundation’s tech stack and AI-imaging collaborations as unique selling points for partners interested in standardized disease identification and data-driven outcomes, offering opportunities for software licenses, data partnerships, or joint development.