Programmable plants: a technology platform for sustainable abundance
The opportunity – Plants have paved the way for human existence and hold tremendous potential to solve some of our most pressing challenges such as food insecurity, climate change and environmental degradation. Programmable plants can secure our future on earth – providing not just food, but a sustainable and thriving biosphere for future generations.
What’s next – Angie is seeking feedback on this opportunity space and will soon be sharing a programme thesis. You can share feedback on the opportunity space and sign up for updates on funding opportunities.
Managing our climate and weather through responsible engineering
The opportunity – If an abrupt alteration in a climate system were to unfold, we would have no tools to mitigate the effects. Through research, we could understand the science behind how we might intervene to responsibly manage the climate and weather. Read more in this Q&A with Mark and ARIA CEO Ilan Gur
What’s next – Mark is seeking feedback on this opportunity space and will soon be sharing a programme thesis. You can share feedback on the opportunity space and sign up for updates on funding opportunities.
Precisely interfacing with the human brain at scale
The opportunity – Neurological and neuropsychiatric disorders are the cause of an overwhelming societal and economic burden. We need to build highly targeted, minimally invasive technologies that enable us to interface, at scale, with the human brain.
What’s next – Jacques is seeking feedback on this programme thesis, before launching a programme funding opportunity. You can read the opportunity space and share feedback on the programme thesis now.
Nature computes better – let’s catch up
The opportunity – We can redefine the way computers process information by exploiting principles found ubiquitously in nature. In doing so, we can better understand how the natural world around us performs computation and build dramatically more efficient computers.
What’s next – You can now submit a full proposal for Scaling Compute: AI at 1/1000th the cost or apply for opportunity seeds.
Scoping our planet: a new lens on climate science
The opportunity – Current Earth system measurements have serious gaps that lead to uncertainties in weather forecasting and climate predictions. By harnessing the power of optics we can fill these gaps, equipping society to respond confidently to the climate crisis.
What’s next – Gemma + Sarah are seeking feedback on this opportunity space and will soon be sharing a programme thesis. You can share feedback on the opportunity space and sign up for updates on funding opportunities.
Mathematics and modelling are the keys we need to unlock safe and transformative AI
The opportunity – We don’t yet have known technical solutions to ensure that powerful AI systems interact as intended with real-world systems and populations. A combination of scientific world-models and mathematical proofs may be the answer to ensuring AI provides transformational benefit without harm.
What’s next – You can now apply for the first solicitation, TA1.1 Theory, in the Safeguarded AI programme.
Smart machines need smarter bodies
The opportunity – Throughout history, humans have used tools and machines to reduce the burden of physical labour. We are entering a new era with robots smart enough to act independently in complex and dynamic environments. But smart machines with dumb bodies will only get us so far.
What’s next – Jenny is seeking feedback on this programme thesis, before launching a programme funding opportunity. You can read the opportunity space and share feedback on the programme thesis now.