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Secure AI Grant

This grant program seeks to fund projects that address risks from advanced AI, focusing on four underexplored approaches: security technologies, automating research and forecasting, multi-agent security, and neurotechnology.

Security Technologies

We fund infrastructure that secures frontier AI systems and digital environments, including automated red-teaming, formal verification, and decentralised cryptographic tools.

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Automating Research and Forecasting

We support tools that use AI to automate scientific research workflows and generate reliable forecasts of technological change. This includes open-source assistants, continuous modelling systems, and infrastructure for collaborative forecasting.

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Multi-Agent Security

We fund work that enables safe and cooperative interactions between humans and AIs—focusing on collusion prevention, group coordination, and pro-social AI agents.

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Neurotechnology

We support neuroscience-inspired approaches to AI alignment and human capability—such as brain-computer interfaces, lo-fi brain emulations, and brain-aligned AI models.

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Please note: We are shifting the focus of this grant program and will fund only a small number of exceptional projects in the Q3 round. Decisions may take longer than usual. Additional strong projects might be considered at a later stage.

As advanced AI systems become more capable and widespread, the consequences of their success – or failure – will shape the trajectory of civilisation. We believe this future can go exceptionally well, but it is not guaranteed.

To reduce the risk of catastrophic outcomes and support safer trajectories, we are seeking project proposals within four underexplored areas:

The specific work we are interested in funding is listed on the pages linked above. If your proposal falls within one of our four focus areas, but does not align with the specific types of work we’ve outlined, you are still welcome to apply. However, please note that such proposals are held to a significantly higher bar. We do not accept proposals that fall outside our four focus areas.

How to apply?

Complete the application form linked at the top of this page. Applications are accepted year-round and reviewed quarterly. Submission deadlines are:

March 31
June 30
September 30
December 31

Proposals are first reviewed in-house for fit and quality. Strong submissions are sent to technical advisors for further evaluation. If your proposal advances, we may follow up with written questions or a short call. We aim to make decisions within eight weeks of each deadline.

Who can apply?

We accept applications from individuals, teams, and organizations. Both non-profit and for-profit organizations are welcome to apply, but for-profits should be prepared to motivate why they need grant funding.

Funding and terms

We award between $4.5–5.5M in total funding annually. Grants typically range from $10,000 to over $300,000, but we do not set fixed minimums or maximums. Applicants should request the amount they believe is appropriate, supported by a clear budget and scope.

We fund both short-term and multi-year projects. For longer or higher-budget work, we may disburse funds in tranches, with later payments contingent on progress.

We can fund overhead costs up to 10% of direct research costs, where these directly support the funded work.

Grants are subject to basic reporting requirements. Grantees are expected to submit brief progress updates at regular intervals, describing use of funds and progress against agreed milestones.

Tax obligations vary by country and organization type. Applicants are responsible for understanding and complying with any applicable tax requirements.

For full eligibility criteria, financial details, and documentation requirements, see our Grant Guidelines and Conditions →