I'm sure there are entrepreneurs, businessmen and women in your country. You first have to sell your idea to them by writing a formal research proposal. IF they read it and see promise, they will give you the money (of course, not for free). Taking this route isn't best, but is still a resort. I'm sure your country has programs for people in your situation. I know in Canada, you can sign up for grants quite easily (
http://www.idrc.ca/EN/Funding/HowToApply/Pages/ResearchGrantProposal.aspx |
http://www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/funding-financement/programs-programmes/standard_grants_subventions_ordinaires-eng.aspx, for instance). The way it works in North America is, if you have an idea, let's say you're trying to invent a drug, you sell your idea to a pharmaceutical company (you have to make these contacts on your own). If they like the idea, they will give you the money. Of course, the study will be under their name, so any advancements you make will make them famous too, and rightfully so. Are you conducting this research with a colleague, at a university, etc? What's the story?