Identifying, researching, and developing policy proposals related to Government - Finance solutions for addressing NTDs in the gulf coast region (United States). Neglected Tropical Diseases affect 12M+ persons in the United States, and disproportionately target those from lower income bracket. We will focus primarily on Public-Private partnerships between local health departments/state governments and Biotech startups in the region, and also research prospective impact from issuance of social impact bonds.