The Open Bionics Foundation was founded in 2019 in direct response to healthcare systems being unable to provide advanced technology to those who need it most.
We believe that having four limbs is a human right, and work tirelessly to support people who may find it difficult to obtain such prosthetics. The Foundation is funded entirely by donations from members of the public and is governed by an independent Board of Trustees.
The Foundation is funded by extremely generous philanthropists, charitable trusts, general public donations, and organisations from around the world. Some people that have been supported by the charity carry on working with our team to help fundraise so that other people can get a prosthesis they want.
The Open Bionics Foundation is made up of passionate people with real life experiences in the limb difference community. Once you register your interest for a Hero Arm, and we can establish medical eligibility virtually, if you have expressed interest in needing funding support, we will introduce you to our funding success team. Our team will work with you to put together a custom funding plan to help you secure the funds needed to cover costs of getting a Hero Arm.
As well as receiving donations from charitable trusts and amazing organisations, the Open Bionics Foundation also partners with other non-profits like Dan’s Fund for Burns and the LimbBo Foundation to ensure individuals have access to medical devices they need. If you are a charity who would like to fund for a prosthetic limb for an individual, please get in touch here.