Science Card offers an e-money current account that allows users to fund scientific research projects in climate change, healthcare, and computing through everyday transactions. By rounding up purchases and contributing directly, customers can support specific projects while the company allocates 10% of its profits to these initiatives, enabling tangible advancements in scientific discovery.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
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Problem
Scientific research projects often face funding shortfalls, hindering advancements in critical areas such as climate change, healthcare, and computing. Traditional funding models can be inefficient, making it difficult for individuals to directly support the research they care about and track the impact of their contributions.
Solution
Science Card provides an e-money current account that enables users to directly contribute to scientific research projects through everyday spending. Customers can explore research projects in climate change, healthcare, and computing, and then contribute by rounding up purchases or making direct contributions. The platform allows users to track the progress of their chosen projects and see how their contributions are making a difference. Science Card also allocates 10% of its profits to these initiatives, creating a sustainable funding model for scientific discovery.
Target Audience
The primary target audience is consumers interested in supporting scientific research, including those in the science community, university students, and individuals seeking socially conscious banking options.
Features
- Mastercard debit card for everyday spending
- Mobile app to explore and select scientific research projects
- Option to round up purchases and donate the difference
- Ability to make direct contributions to specific projects
- Progress tracking to monitor the impact of contributions
- Intelligent vaults for organizing finances
- Option to subscribe to a "Fusion card" for additional benefits, including potential returns generated through the research