Schmidt Futures is a philanthropic venture
Scope of work
Schmidt Futures funds basic research
for the public good
in science, technology, and society. The organization searches for talented people and focuses them on hard problems through networks and competitions, new research
or policy organizations, and scholarships and fellowships. In addition to basic science, Schmidt Futures also funds innovations toward basic societal needs such as internet access, COVID-19 relief, poverty relief, and relief for emigrants from recent war in Afghanistan and Ukraine.
Programs
Science and technology
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Advanced computing for scientific research and development
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Artificial intelligence
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Awards for excellence in science communication
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Convergent Research
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Open data and open software
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Schmidt Science Fellows
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Science polymath program
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Synthetic biology
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Technology innovation policy
Society and talent
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Assistance to recent Afghan diaspora and Ukrainian emigrants
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Associate product manager program, based on the Google APM program
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Community-based innovation and growing the middle class
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Entrepreneur in residence program
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Families and workers affected by COVID-19
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Internet access; Reimagine New York for digital equity in New York State
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International strategy forum
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Innovation fellows
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Learning engineering including the Futures Forum on Learning tools competition
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Quad fellowship for scientists and technologists from Australia, India, Japan, and the United States
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Rise global scholarships for young people
Defense Industry
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Center for a New American Security
Notable people
See also
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Schmidt Family Foundation
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Schmidt Ocean Institute
External links
