A Clinika Research Advisory Program for Founders & Funders in Alternative Health
Building Investor Confidence Through Research Validation
OVERVIEW
Founders in alternative health often face two competing truths. Investors are deeply interested in the category. They’re also deeply skeptical of what’s real. Promising ideas, passionate teams, even early traction can’t overcome the lingering question:
Is this backed by anything solid?
This program was built for that moment.
Whether you’re in active fundraising or preparing for it, this course helps you use research, structure, and credibility as strategic tools. It’s not about adding polish for the sake of appearances. It’s about showing investors you understand what’s at stake and proving that you’re building something that can hold up under pressure.
Clinika Research developed this program after watching strong ideas fall apart at the funding stage. Not because the vision was wrong, but because the validation wasn’t there.
WHAT THE PROGRAM COVERS
This is not a tutorial on how to write a protocol. It’s a strategy workshop focused on translating your science and process into investor trust—especially when your offering is unconventional or not yet regulated.
1. What Investors Look for and What They Actually Trust
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The difference between a compelling story and a credible signal
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Early-stage research activity that demonstrates maturity
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Why vagueness—not timing—is often the real red flag
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Common mistakes founders make when referencing science in pitch decks
You’ll gain: A sharper understanding of how funders interpret your credibility, and how to build it intentionally.
2. Using Research to Validate the Business, Not Just the Product
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Why investor interest in “data” often reflects their need for discipline, not just proof
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How to gather insights that inform business strategy, not just product design
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What to document, track, or measure before you’re trial-ready
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Ways to present research activity as a sign of your operational strength
You’ll gain: A concrete list of validation signals that you can begin building now.
3. Structuring the Message for a Funding Audience
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How to position research progress in a way that supports your funding ask
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Why overclaiming breaks trust, even when the science is exciting
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The right time to bring advisors forward and how to present their role
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What questions to expect from seasoned investors who’ve seen it all
You’ll gain: A refined narrative that connects your research and business
case to what investors actually need to hear.
TAKE HOME MATERIALS
Participants receive a digital copy of the
Clinika Research Founder’s Toolkit including tools and resources for Building Investor Confidence Through Research Validation.
