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Open Source for the Life Sciences is sponsored by Renaissance Philanthropy (a multi-donor initiative including Biohub, Wellcome, and The Kavli Foundation). This fund invites letters of intent from developers and maintainers of open source software projects that underpin AI and data-intensive research in the life sciences.
It aims to fund technical advances and address significant bottlenecks in software tools with demonstrated community adoption, allowing them to unlock new capabilities for scientists worldwide. Proprietary software or software with custom/restrictive licenses is not eligible.
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Search similar grants →Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Developers and maintainers of open source software projects that serve as core dependencies of scientific applications across multiple domains in the life sciences, or collaborative proposals developing shared interoperability, integrations, or common interfaces and capabilities. The software project(s) must have a mature codebase and demonstrated traction and adoption in the life sciences. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $1,000,000 USD total over two years (Track 2) Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is June 8, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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