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Long-Term Viability

Self-Sustaining Economic Engine

A diversified revenue model ensuring MHBT-AR's longevity while creating economic opportunities for herbalists, researchers, and communities across Uganda and beyond.

Revenue Model

Tiered Sustainability Framework

MHBT-AR ensures longevity via a diversified, multi-stakeholder revenue strategy

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Tiered Subscriptions

Recurring revenue from institutions, researchers, and tourists

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Global Licensing

Exporting decolonized knowledge to international partners

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IP Monetization

Patented machine vision methods attracting investment

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Grant Funding

Alignment with biodiversity goals attracts institutional support

Recurring Revenue

Tiered Subscription Model

Tailored access for different user segments ensures broad adoption and sustainable income

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Institutional

Custom Pricing

  • Full ground truth database access
  • Bulk API calls (100K+ monthly)
  • Priority research support
  • Custom dataset exports
  • White-label options
  • Dedicated account manager

For: Universities, research institutions, pharmaceutical companies

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Professional

$49/month

  • Full plant identification API
  • 10,000 API calls monthly
  • Advanced search filters
  • Download high-res images
  • Export research data
  • Email support

For: Botanists, researchers, conservationists

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Herbalist

Free + revenue share

  • List products on tourism interface
  • Receive tourist inquiries
  • Document traditional knowledge
  • 70% revenue share on sales
  • Monthly payouts
  • Training and support

For: Traditional healers, herbal product sellers

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Garden Owner

$199/month

  • Monetize site through AR experiences
  • QR code generation for plants
  • Visitor analytics dashboard
  • Custom branded interface
  • Marketing support
  • Priority listing in app

For: Botanical gardens, nature reserves, eco-tourism sites

All subscriptions include access to the MHBT-AR mobile app and web platform. Institutional pricing varies based on organization size and usage needs.

Global Expansion

Exporting Decolonized Knowledge

We aggressively export our platform and methodology by licensing MHBT-AR to global botanical gardens, universities, and research institutions.

5 Continents
12 Partner Institutions
$2.5M Licensing Revenue
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White-Label Platform

Institutions can deploy MHBT-AR with their own branding

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Training & Onboarding

Comprehensive training for partner institution staff

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Continuous Updates

Ongoing AI model improvements and feature additions

North America
South America
Europe
Africa
Asia
Australia
Active Hub (Uganda)
Partner Locations
Intellectual Property

Securing Innovation, Attracting Investment

IP is secured by patenting our machine vision methods to create defensible value and attract investment.

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Patent Portfolio

  • Machine vision for medicinal plant identification (filed)
  • Multi-spectral analysis algorithm (provisional)
  • Real-time knowledge validation system (filed)
  • AR narrative generation method (in preparation)
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Trademarks

  • MHBT-AR brand (registered)
  • "Ground Truth Database" (pending)
  • "Decolonizing Medicine" (pending)
  • Platform UI/UX design rights
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Trade Secrets

  • Training data curation methodology
  • Traditional knowledge integration protocols
  • Validation confidence algorithms
  • Herbalist network operations
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Data Rights

  • Ground truth database ownership
  • Traditional knowledge usage agreements
  • API access terms and conditions
  • Attribution and benefit-sharing framework

Our IP strategy ensures that Uganda retains ownership of its botanical heritage while creating commercially valuable assets that attract investment.

Grant Funding

Strategic Grant Alignment

By aligning with biodiversity goals and the UN Sustainable Development Goals, MHBT-AR attracts grant funding from international development organizations and foundations.

Global Environment Facility

$1.2M (pending)

Biodiversity conservation through digital preservation

UNDP

$850K (approved)

Women herbalist empowerment program

Ford Foundation

$500K (under review)

Decolonizing knowledge systems

GIZ

€750K (approved)

Sustainable harvesting training program

🌍 SDG 15
⚖️ SDG 5
💼 SDG 8
🔬 SDG 9
Financial Sustainability

5-Year Revenue Projections

Diversified revenue streams ensure long-term financial independence

Year 1
$450K
Year 2
$950K
Year 3
$1.8M
Year 4
$2.7M
Year 5
$3.5M

Revenue Stream Distribution

Subscriptions 45%
Licensing 25%
Grants 20%
Investment 10%

* Projections based on current market analysis and partnership pipeline. Actual results may vary.

Opportunity

Join Our Growth Journey

MHBT-AR is seeking strategic partners and impact investors to accelerate global expansion and enhance our technology platform. Contact us to discuss partnership opportunities.

Investment Round Series A
Target $5M
Use of Funds Global expansion, R&D, team growth
Contact Investment Team Download Prospectus

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