Impact investing , in which investors prioritise socially - conscious aims while seeking to generate revenue , could soon become a central source of funding for health care research . While sectors such as renewable energy , education and housing have experienced significant boosts from private capital in recent years , only 5 % of impact investments in 2018 were dedicated to health care , according to the Global Impact Investing Network . However , that figure could rise due to the financial opportunities offered by emerging industries , such as precision medicine .
Impact investing, in which investors prioritise socially-conscious aims while seeking to generate profits, could soon become a central source of funding for health care research. While sectors such as renewable energy, education and housing have experienced significant boosts from private capital in recent years, only 5% of impact investments in 2018 were dedicated to health care, according to the Global Impact Investing Network. However, that figure could rise due to the financial opportunities offered by growing industries, such as precision medicine.