Financing digital health software global goods: Summary of findings on relevant business models

This report summarizes benefits, challenges, and considerations for financing models for global goods.

The free and open-source status of digital health global goods presents a challenge for the organizations that develop, maintain, and scale them. Sustaining digital health global goods requires careful consideration of revenue, pricing, and cost models appropriate for the environments in which they operate.

Developed by Digital Square, this report highlights models for generating revenue, setting prices, and reducing costs that have been used or considered by global goods developers. It also features benefits, challenges, and considerations for each model along with broader considerations for financing global goods in the current digital health landscape. The findings are intended to be a resource for digital health developers working in low-resource environments, helping them navigate a complex funding environment.