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Schmidt Futures
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Supporting projects at the intersection of talent and technology.
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    Schmidt Futures
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    Nov 8, 2022
    Today, Schmidt Futures is excited to announce the first cohort of AI2050 Early Career Fellows who will work on the hard problems we must solve in order for AI to benefit society. To learn more, visit: schmidtfutures.com/schmidt-future…
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    Schmidt Futures
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    Nov 13, 2019
    BREAKING: Our founders @ericschmidt @wenschmidt announce $1B talent commitment including anchor program Rise – initiative of @SchmidtFutures @rhodes_trust. Read more: schmidtfutures.com/rise
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    Schmidt Futures
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    Oct 26, 2022
    We’re excited to announce the Eric and Wendy Schmidt AI in Science Postdoctoral Fellowship, a program of Schmidt Futures which aims to accelerate science by supporting postdoctoral fellows to learn and apply AI methods to their research. Learn more: schmidtfutures.com/schmidt-future…
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    Schmidt Futures
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    Oct 12, 2021
    We're launching the Schmidt Futures Network to support early-stage initiatives within our network to find additional partners & diversify funding. The first initiative is @Convergent_FROs, an incubator aiming to fill a structural gap in the R&D ecosystem.
    These 'focused research organizations' are taking on gaps in scientific discovery
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    Schmidt Futures
    @SchmidtFutures
    Oct 20, 2022
    The @commonwealthsec and @SchmidtFutures hosted an event at Marlborough House on Tuesday focusing on black women in leadership. Attendees discussed and proposed solutions to issues affecting Black women globally. #BlackWomenLead
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    Martha Karua
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    Oct 20, 2022
    For the last 2 days, I have been with other leaders from across the continent designing a Global Black Women Executive Leadership Program courtesy of @SchmidtFutures and the @commonwealthorg. The new initiative will identify talented black women leaders from around the world ...
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    Schmidt Futures
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    Jan 18, 2022
    We’re proud to launch the Virtual Institute of Scientific Software (VISS) today, an effort to develop research software engineers to bridge the gap between modern science and scalable complex software, more in @ScienceMagazine
    Former Google CEO invests in computing help for university scientists
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    Schmidt Futures
    @SchmidtFutures
    Feb 23, 2023
    With increased challenges to democratic values, many people are concerned about the future of open societies. At ISF's Global Summit, '23 Fellow @nathanlawkc & @ericschmidt discussed how we can work together so that new technologies are a force for good in the world.
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    Schmidt Futures
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    Feb 22, 2023
    To solve the world’s hardest problems, we must strengthen democratic values, collaboration, and security as technology reshapes our world. Today, we’re excited to announce the 2023 cohort of International Strategy Forum Fellows. Read more:
    Home - Schmidt Sciences
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    Schmidt Futures
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    Mar 25, 2021
    We are thrilled to announce the #SchmidtCenter at @broadinstitute, merging biology and machine learning to forge a new field of science that could improve human health for centuries to come. schmidtfutures.com/broad-institut…
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    Schmidt Futures
    @SchmidtFutures
    Oct 25, 2021
    In its first year, Rise, our flagship program with @rhodes_trust, received tens of thousands of applicants from over 170 countries. Meet a few of the inaugural Global Winners on @GMA who now access support FOR LIFE as they work to serve others! risefortheworld.org
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    Oct 25, 2021
    SURPRISE! Global initiative @risefortheworld supports bright teens of tomorrow through scholarships. gma.abc/3Bhan85
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    Schmidt Futures
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    Jun 29, 2022
    Congratulations to the '22 Schmidt Science Polymaths awardees. Representing an array of intellect across STEM fields, these Polymaths are an extraordinary example of the exceptional talent that Schmidt Futures scours the earth looking to find and support. schmidtfutures.com/our-work/schmi…
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    Schmidt Futures
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    Sep 29, 2022
    In partnership with @BallmerGroup, @GatesUS and @Schusterman_Org, we’re proud to launch the Social Safety Net Product Studio, which aims to accelerate innovation and open access to over $100 million in safety net benefits for low-income Americans:
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    Schmidt Futures
    @SchmidtFutures
    Nov 16, 2020
    Today we're launching @risefortheworld—the anchor program of Eric & Wendy Schmidt's $1B commitment to global talent. With @rhodes_trust, we're on a mission to find brilliant 15-17 year olds & support them for life, as they use their talents to serve others. #RiseForTheWorld
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    Rise
    @risefortheworld
    Nov 16, 2020
    Imagine if we could find the most talented young people, connect them in a global community, and provide them with lifelong opportunities to spark transformational change. That’s Rise. If you’re 15-17, from anywhere in the world, apply today. risefortheworld.org
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    Schmidt Futures
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    Apr 26, 2022
    The International Strategy Forum (ISF) bets early on the next generation of problem solvers with extraordinary potential in geopolitics, innovation, and public leadership. Yesterday we welcomed our inaugural class of 25 ISF - Asia Fellows in Singapore.