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Halcyon Futures identifies leaders from business policy and academia and helps them launch ambitious AI safety ventures. Since 2022 the organization has focused on grants investments and incubating new projects in AI security and global resilience in the context of transformative artificial intelligence.
Halcyon provides seed funding co-founder introductions board participation operational support and access to a community of mission-driven leaders. The organization has incubated 20 new organizations and advised over 100 people on career transitions into AI safety.
Their portfolio includes 13 or more companies via Halcyon Ventures fund spanning AI security alignment and resilience including Goodfire Transluce Fathom Andon Labs and Archia. Halcyon also hosts private retreats and networking events connecting emerging leaders with established AI safety researchers and funders.
This program is distinct from the Safe AI Fund which focuses on later-stage AI safety tool startups and from the Foresight Institute AI for Science and Safety Nodes which provides a physical incubation space in San Francisco or Berlin.
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Search similar grants →Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Founders researchers and leaders ready to launch new ventures in AI safety AI security and global resilience. The organization works with individuals from business policy and academic backgrounds. Contact Halcyon through their website to discuss potential projects and funding. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Seed funding and launch grants for new AI safety organizations. Halcyon has incubated 20 new organizations whose members have collectively raised over $350 million in funding within 24 months. Individual grant and investment sizes are determined on a case-by-case basis. Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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