Open Source for Science Fund
The Open Source for Science Fund is a multi-donor philanthropic fund run by Renaissance Philanthropy, launched in May 2026 with $20M in anchor funding from Chan Zuckerberg Biohub and Wellcome plus support from the Kavli Foundation and the Research Software Alliance.
📍 San Francisco · Silicon ValleyFounded 2026
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The Open Source for Science Fund is a multi-donor philanthropic fund run by Renaissance Philanthropy, launched in May 2026 with $20M in anchor funding from Chan Zuckerberg Biohub and Wellcome plus support from the Kavli Foundation and the Research Software Alliance. It funds open-source scientific software infrastructure and maintainer communities, preparing them for AI-driven discovery, with an initial life-sciences focus.
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Dario Taraborelli创始人