Schmidt Futures is a philanthropic initiative, founded by Eric and Wendy Schmidt, that seeks to improve societal outcomes through the thoughtful development of emerging science and technologies that can benefit humanity. To realize this vision, Schmidt Futures uses a broad set of tools — including gifts, grants, investments, and startup activity — for charitable, educational, and commercial efforts with a public purpose. Their initiative brings together the efforts of various charitable and non-charitable entities to improve their potential impact by making diverse types of capital available to the efforts they support.

As a venture facility for public benefit, they help people do more for others by imagining what’s possible, applying advanced science and computing thoughtfully, and working together in networks across fields.

Their Focus

Scientific Knowledge

• Shaping the future of scientific research worldwide through the infusion of new technologies and empowering the next generation of leaders.

Technology & Society

• Harnessing the power of science and technology to solve some of their toughest societal challenges.

Shared Prosperity

• Strengthening and expanding the American middle class in order to increase competitiveness and improve quality of life.

Talent

• Betting early on the world’s most talented people and empowering them to solve the world’s most pressing problems.