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Community

CZI Community Fund Is Open

Applications can be submitted through 5 p.m. June 12, 2023.

May 2, 2023 · 3 min read

Science

Renowned Scientists Honored at 9th Annual Breakthrough Prize Ceremony in Los Angeles

The Breakthrough Prize celebrates scientific achievements in physics, life sciences, and mathematics.

Apr 17, 2023 · 4 min read

Science

The Economist: Worlds Within, Worlds Without

Geoffrey Carr of The Economist covers CZI and CZ Biohub SF’s efforts to support the Human Cell Atlas.

Apr 10, 2023 · 13 min read

Community

CZI, Redwood City Parks and Arts Foundation Launch ‘Environments of Emergence’ Art Exhibit

The work of eleven San Mateo County artists will be featured in CZI’s Community Space for the annual exhibit.

Apr 7, 2023 · 10 min read

Ventures

Join the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative at 2023 ASU+GSV Summit

CZI partners and leaders join panels highlighting the importance of educator and student well-being, leading impact investing, and imagining the classrooms of the future.

Mar 10, 2023 · 5 min read

Science

New Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Chicago Will Engineer Technologies To Measure Human Biology

Research hub brings together leading institutions to build sensors to study inflammation, a major driver of disease.

Mar 2, 2023 · 8 min read

Community

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Supports Bay Area Entrepreneurs In New Funding Program

The Inclusive Entrepreneurship program will award grants to six organizations that support small businesses and entrepreneurs across the Bay Area.

Feb 13, 2023 · 3 min read

Community

Community Fund: A Case Study on Participatory Grantmaking

The Community Fund team reflects on implementing participatory grantmaking into their review process and how it strengthened their ties to the community.

Jan 26, 2023 · 3 min read

Ventures

Sound Agriculture Raises $75 Million Series D to Advance Climate-Smart Agriculture and Sustainable... Sound Agriculture Raises $75 Million Series D to Advance Climate-Smart Agriculture and Sustainable Food Production

CZI backs Sound Agriculture, a company developing solutions for sustainable, climate-smart food production.

Dec 7, 2022 · 5 min read

Climate

Tribal Nations Launch Collaboration to Address Climate Crisis

New program aims to support Tribal leadership on carbon pollution cleanup.

Dec 1, 2022 · 5 min read

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Announces 2022 Racial Equity Grants

CZI announces a series of new grants to support organizations working to advance a world that is more just, equitable, and inclusive.

Nov 30, 2022 · 7 min read

Ventures

CZI Ventures: 2022 in Review

CZI Ventures portfolio expanded to new areas of impact; companies across the portfolio earned recognition for their efficacy, innovation and leadership.

Nov 21, 2022 · 8 min read

Community

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Announces Funding for 64 Local Organizations Supporting San Mateo County... Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Announces Funding for 64 Local Organizations Supporting San Mateo County Communities

Community leaders are breaking down barriers to help create a more socially, economically, and racially just San Mateo County. The Community Fund was created to support this work.

Nov 17, 2022 · 3 min read

Ventures

Beep Saúde Secures New Funding to Expand Access to High-Quality Healthcare in Brazil

CZI backs Beep Saúde’s innovative approach to delivering in-home vaccinations, diagnostic tests, and preventative care services.

Nov 15, 2022 · 3 min read

Science

CZI Funds New Cohort of Researchers Investigating and Detecting Novel and Emerging Pathogens

Increasing metagenomics capacity helps researchers detect and track pathogens around the world.

Oct 24, 2022 · 5 min read

Community

Redwood City Parks and Arts Foundation and CZI Launch ‘Expressions of Joy’ Art Exhibit

Community members and local artists celebrate arts and culture at the launch of the second in a series of art exhibits at CZI Community Space.

Oct 14, 2022 · 6 min read

Education

Tragedy or Turning Point? The Pandemic’s Effect on Black and Brown Youth

Panelists reflect on the pandemic’s impact over the past two years and share strategies for helping to prioritize student wellbeing and accelerate academic success.

Oct 3, 2022 · 2 min read

Science

Science, Tech, and AI Leaders Convene to Launch Kempner Institute

CZI and Harvard leadership celebrate new research institute to study natural and artificial intelligence.

Sep 23, 2022 · 6 min read

Science

UK Biobank to Create World’s Largest Imaging Dataset To Understand Disease

The collection of whole-body repeat imaging scans will help researchers understand the determinants and progression of disease in mid-to-later life.

Sep 21, 2022 · 7 min read

Applications can be submitted through 5 p.m. June 12, 2023.

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