Schmidt Futures
Schmidt Futures is a philanthropic venture[1] founded by Eric Schmidt and Wendy Schmidt[2] in 2017.[3] The philanthropy funds science and technology research[4] and talent networking programs.[5] The organization's grants include large-scale "moonshots".[6] Schmidt Futures is based in New York City[7] with offices in Washington, D.C.,[8] and London.[9]
Scope of work[edit]
Schmidt Futures funds basic research[10] for the public good[11] in science, technology, and society. The organization searches for talented people and focuses them on hard problems through networks and competitions, new research[2] 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[edit]
Science and technology[edit]
- Advanced computing for scientific research and development[12][13]
- Artificial intelligence[14]
- Awards for excellence in science communication[15]
- Convergent Research[16]
- Open data and open software[17]
- Schmidt Science Fellows
- Science polymath program
- Synthetic biology[16][18]
- Technology innovation policy
Society and talent[edit]
- Assistance to recent Afghan emigrants and Ukrainian emigrants[19]
- Associate product manager program, based on the Google APM program[20]
- Community-based innovation and growing the middle class[21]
- Entrepreneur in residence program
- Families and workers affected by COVID-19
- High-speed internet access; Reimagine New York for digital equity in New York State
- International strategy forum[22]
- Innovation fellows
- Learning engineering including the Futures Forum on Learning tools competition[23]
- Quad fellowship for scientists and technologists from Australia, India, Japan, and the United States[24]
- Rise global scholarships for young people
Defense Industry
Notable people[edit]
- Stuart Feldman, chief scientist
- Thomas Kalil, chief innovation officer
- Wanjiru Kamau-Rutenberg, executive director of Rise
- James Manyika, senior advisor
- Eric Schmidt, cofounder
- Wendy Schmidt, cofounder
- Fareed Zakaria, senior advisor
See also[edit]
References[edit]
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- ^ a b Peters, Adele (2021-10-12). "These 'focused research organizations' are taking on gaps in scientific discovery". Fast Company. Archived from the original on 2023-10-17. Retrieved 2022-03-07.
- ^ "Eric And Wendy Schmidt Announce New $1 Billion Philanthropic Commitment To Identify, Develop And Support Global Talent Working In Service Of Others". Business Insider. 2019-11-13. Retrieved 2022-03-08.
- ^ "New Awards in Science Communication Totaling $600,000 Annually Launched by Schmidt Futures and the National Academies". National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Retrieved 2022-03-07.
- ^ Aziz, Afdhel. "Schmidt Futures Announces Applications Open For Rise, A Global Talent Program For Outstanding Young People Building A Better World". Forbes. Retrieved 2022-03-07.
- ^ Cheney, Catherine (2019-09-10). "Q&A: Schmidt Futures' formula to identify moonshots for global development".
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- ^ "Our people". Schmidt Futures. Archived from the original on 2022-03-08. Retrieved 2022-03-08.
- ^ "Schmidt Futures - Associate". Schmidt Futures. Archived from the original on 2022-03-08. Retrieved 2022-03-08.
- ^ "AI Weekly: Eric Schmidt's new AI fund points to the challenge of financing basic AI research". VentureBeat. 2022-02-18. Retrieved 2022-03-08.
- ^ "A 40-terabyte dataset could make AI more useful to doctors". Morning Brew. Retrieved 2022-03-08.
- ^ "Cambridge partners with Schmidt Futures in new software engineering network". University of Cambridge. 2022-01-19. Retrieved 2022-03-08.
- ^ "eScience Institute - Schmidt Futures". University of Washington. Retrieved 2022-03-08.
- ^ "Jackson Institute establishes Schmidt Program on Artificial Intelligence, Emerging Technologies, and National Power". Yale University's Jackson Institute for Global Affairs. Retrieved 2022-03-08.
- ^ "DEADLINE: Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communication". Society for Environmental Journalists. 2022-02-25. Retrieved 2022-03-08.
- ^ a b "Schmidt Futures announces launch of Schmidt Futures Network". 2021-10-16.
- ^ "Major Philanthropic Grant Will Create New Center to Advance Open-Source Software | News Center". Georgia Tech. Retrieved 2022-03-08.
- ^ Walsh, Bryan (2021-12-01). "How to grow the economy with biology". Axios. Retrieved 2022-03-08.
- ^ Igoe, Michael (2022-03-04). "Devex Newswire: A global stand for humanitarian access".
- ^ Thomas, Owen. "MARISSA'S MARVELS: The Graduates Of Her Google Genius School". Business Insider. Retrieved 2022-03-08.
- ^ "Alliance for the American Dream". Ohio State University. Retrieved 2022-03-08.
- ^ "International Strategy Forum Fellowship Class of 2020". Brown University's Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs. Retrieved 2022-03-08.
- ^ "Schmidt Futures – Futures Forum". Retrieved 2022-03-08.
- ^ "Fact Sheet: Quad Leaders' Summit". The White House. 2021-09-25. Retrieved 2022-03-08.
- ^ "CNAS Supporters". www.cnas.org. Retrieved 2023-03-02.