March of Dimes Innovation Fund

March of Dimes leads the fight for the health of all moms and babies. Building on a nearly 85-year legacy of impact and innovation, we established the March of Dimes Innovation Fund as a new way to advance our mission and provide value to the people we serve.
We’re investing in the latest breakthroughs and solutions

The March of Dimes Innovation Fund is a venture philanthropy initiative that uses donated funds to invest in early-stage companies to address the most pressing maternal and infant health challenges to improve outcomes.

As the leading organization fighting to improve mom and baby health, we stay current on the latest research breakthroughs and solutions in the market that address the complex care needs of moms and babies. With our Innovation Fund, we support promising companies with a strong potential for impact, and that are poised to benefit from March of Dimes' investment and support.

Our Team

Expert committees evaluating investment proposals and ROI potential to drive innovation in maternal and infant health.

Portfolio

Innovating maternal and infant health outcomes through investment in cutting-edge technologies and solutions.

Investment Strategy

March of Dimes Innovation Fund supports maternal and infant health innovations, accelerating discoveries to impact families nationwide.

News

Stay updated with Innovation Fund news: Investments supporting maternal health tech and solutions for moms and babies' well-being.

Venture Philanthropy

Make a significant impact on our mission with March of Dimes Innovation Fund's philanthropy model. Join now to support maternal and infant health.

Meet some of our donors and learn about their connection to our mission

Meet the Nolting/Young Family

"This was a tragic loss for us. We want nothing more than to help Sommer make an impact and for other families to have a happier ending.”
Meet the Nolting/Young Family

Meet the Martin Family

From heartbreak to hope: one couple’s search for answers with March of Dimes.
Martin family

Meet the Goltz Family

“We have volunteered for a long time and have gone on a journey with March of Dimes. The same way our children were infants in the NICU and are now freshman in college, March of Dimes has evolved during our time together."
Goltz family
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Would you like to learn more?

We'd love to hear from you!

  • APPLY FOR INVESTMENT CONSIDERATION—If you're an early-stage company and seeking funding, please submit this initial application form.
  • WANT TO CONNECT? If you're interested in learning more about our fund, exploring partnerships, or other inquiries, please complete the following form.

If you're an early-stage company seeking funding, please submit this initial application form here. 

If you're interested in learning more about our Innovation Fund, please reach out to Eric Schaefer at [email protected] 

If you're interested in making a philanthropic contribution to our Innovation Fund, please reach out to Karyn DeMartini at [email protected]