AthenaDAO is a decentralized community of researchers, funders, and advocates working to advance women’s health research, education, and funding.

Source, fund and incubate academic and industry R&D

A collaborative global network of experts to source, fund, incubate, and support spinouts of IP assets & companies. Researchers get access to an unparalleled network: legal, strategic, scientific, and market mentorship and support.

Novel funding mechanisms

On-chain transparent technology and incentives to fund early-stage research & biotech startups via a token held by the community. Capital allocation is done collaboratively.

Global female-led movement

Focused on education and access to resources - we want to be a community hub for women. Creating opportunities to interact with the scientific community, influence what research is addressed, and generate value from their contribution. Focused on incentives that benefit women.

Why is AthenaDAO’s mission important?

There are considerable data and funding gaps, historical exclusion, and underrepresentation of women in health research.

For more details, take a look at the following reports and articles:

• Women's health: Is this the world’s best – and most under-financed – investment?
• The WHAM Report: The Case to Fund Women’s Health Research
• Unlocking opportunities in women’s healthcare by McKinsey
• The dawn of the FemTech revolution by McKinsey
• Addressing inequalities in women's health research
• Why Women’s Health is a $500M Problem Worth Solving
• Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men by Caroline Criado Pérez