Schmidt Sciences
A nonprofit organization accelerating scientific knowledge and breakthroughs for a healthy, resilient, and secure world.
About
Schmidt Sciences is a philanthropic organization dedicated to advancing science and technology by identifying under-supported or unconventional areas of exploration and discovery. They support early-stage, high-risk hypotheses and prioritize research across five centers: AI & Advanced Computing, Astrophysics & Space, Biosciences, Climate, and Science Systems. The organization provides funding, collaboration, and convenings to accelerate groundbreaking research and elevate under-funded work.
Key facts
At-a-glance profile data
- Website
- schmidtsciences.org
- Headquarters
- New York, United States
- Funds raised
- $1.6B
- Portfolio companies
- 1
- Cheque size
- $30M to $30M
- Sector focus
- AI & Advanced ComputingAstrophysics & SpaceBiosciencesClimateScience Systems
Recent investments
| Date | Company | Round | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Jun 2025 | LawZero | Undisclosed round | $30M |
“Schmidt Science Summit 2026. I was wondering if it is worth it for a new applicant to attend the summit. The transportation and hotels look like an investment. If so, what information can one expect to learn from the event? Thank you!”
View on Reddit“Schmidt Science Fellows 2026. Anyone from 2026 finalist who would be interested in practicing for the interview?”
View on Reddit“Their solution is an algorithm called Internal Coherence Maximization, or ICM, which trains models without external labels, relying solely on internal consistency.”
View on Reddit“Schmidt Science Fellows 2025. Just curious if anyone knows what the timeline is like for Schmidt Science Fellows 2025? Ik they do reviews starting August and then interviews after that, but curious if anyone has been contacted for interview…”
View on Reddit“Second year of the Schmidt Science Fellows announced (a unique interdisciplinary postdoc you might want to consider).”
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Frequently asked
What companies has Schmidt Sciences invested in?
Schmidt Sciences has invested in LawZero.