Renaissance Philanthropy
@RenPhil21
Fueling a 21st century renaissance by increasing the ambition of philanthropists, scientists, and innovators.
The internet, mRNA vaccines, and self-driving cars all came from ARPA-style programs led by technical visionaries. Yet there’s no systematic pathway for technical visionaries to get the skills and support needed to develop such programs. Big news 👇
We are hosting a webinar on Monday, 7th July for prospective applicants to ask questions and learn more about Ember. Applications are still open! RSVP to discover how you can be part of shaping the future of R&D: lu.ma/19bai90p
🚨Calling all UK scientists & innovators! 🚨 Today we are launching Ember, a new programme powered by our partnership with @ARIA_research. We're seeking exceptional UK scientists and innovators turning "Big If True" ideas into fundable, actionable translation R&D projects…
⏰ Final call for public health innovation submissions We're looking for visionary concepts that can make a difference in advancing human health outcomes. Apply by July 31. renaissancephilanthropy.org/public-health-…
📢 Calling all public health innovators: A group of former federal health leaders in the Renaissance Philanthropy network is creating a space to surface and support promising public health ideas. Whether you want to continue your vital work in the space, or want to launch…
One of our goals at @RenPhil21 is to build a shared community - of ideas, practices, and people - across the ARPAs that are operating globally. @eric_is_weird interview series, this one with @jncstrd at @SPRIND, highlights how much cross-innovation is occurring under the hood.
This was fun! You should especially make time to listen if you’d like to *be* an ARPA-style PM, nerd out over R&D procedures, or just want to know what’s going on at “ARPAs” around the world Will tweet out more clips over the weekend. Some of Jano’s answers excerpt wonderfully!
It's great we have institutions like @RenPhil21 who enable learning across ARPAs. The number of programs at each ARPA is somewhat limited, providing an insufficient basis for learning. The fact that there is also a ton of tacit knowledge involved makes it even harder.
Had a great time talking to @eric_is_weird about @SPRIND, what we look for in program managers & "Jano’s obsessions with SPRIN-D’s administrative processes, such as their speed with “Fourteen days time-to-money” freaktakes.com/p/an-interview…
Final call for applications to Ember 👇
🚨Calling all UK scientists & innovators! 🚨 Today we are launching Ember, a new programme powered by our partnership with @ARIA_research. We're seeking exceptional UK scientists and innovators turning "Big If True" ideas into fundable, actionable translation R&D projects…
Do you have ideas about how AI can improve access to benefits like SNAP and Medicaid? This is for you.👇 @pbifund is looking for proposals that reduce admin burdens, and improve accuracy and access to services. Apply now: publicbenefitinnovationfund.org/summer-2025-op…
🚨 Now accepting proposals! We're awarding $500K–$2M grants for AI solutions that improve how public benefits like SNAP & Medicaid are delivered. Open thru Aug 15. publicbenefitinnovationfund.org/summer-2025-op… #civictech #AI #safetynet
In Nov 2024, with @IFP and @RenPhil21, we realized that slow and inefficient trials were a key barrier to medical progress & launched the "Clinical Trial Abundance Initiative" -- a key theme we highlighted was FDA transparency & publishing CRL letters via @stuartbuck1's memo.
Today, we're delivering on our promise of radical transparency. The FDA just published 200+ complete response letters—the actual decision letters we send to drug companies when applications need more work. No more guessing games. Developers, investors, and patients deserve to see…
🚨 @SPRIND & @RenPhil21 launch a 13-week BiTS programme to train the next generation of Challenge Leaders🧠 📆Info webinar: July 10, 17:00 CET 🔗Learn more & apply: sprind.org/en/design-your… #SPRIND #DeepScience #ChallengeLeaders #ScienceforIndustry #S4i
Renaissance Philanthropy and SPRIND Partner on Big if True Science Accelerator renaissancephilanthropy.org/news-and-insig…
Learn how we're partnering with @SPRIND to train the next generation of breakthrough research leaders. RSVP to meet the team and discover how we're supercharging Europe's R&D ecosystem, and how you could be part of it: lu.ma/7p3ef0no
Join our webinar on 10 July to learn more about how @RenPhil21 x @SPRIND accelerates innovation programs! Acceleration matters to us, with 14 days time-to-money, flexible use of funds & unbureaucratic process you'll be surprised to learn more about this German gov agency
At the Mountain West #CompeteConvo, Innovation Corridor’s Eric Drummond, @RenPhil21’s Kumar Garg, @Tiger21’s Doug Johnson, and @CompeteNow’s @DWinceSmith came together to see how to keep the innovation corridor financially sustainable. Learn more: compete.org/boulder-convo