This is a very interesting question that most likely has no correct answer. My personal opinion lies within the nature of the product. I think that often times the use of the project is overlooked when considering going through with something or not. I think that if a project, if successful, could save lives or better someones quality of life significantly, it should be funded. I know that this is a very utopic ideal, but I do believe that to my knowledge companies do not take this into consideration enough. So on top of being potentially patented I believe companies should look into what good this project could do to society.