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Check out the latest news about our work in science, education, and within our communities. For media inquiries, please contact us at press@chanzuckerberg.com.
Science
Nature Publishes Collection of Papers Advancing the Human Cell Atlas, With Research Supported by CZI
Grassroots global effort helps scientists understand cells in health and disease.
Science
CZI Announces Multi-Institutional Collaborations for Developing Technology To Better Understand... CZI Announces Multi-Institutional Collaborations for Developing Technology To Better Understand Cells
These efforts will measure and engineer cellular function to better understand health and disease.
Science
CZI, Allen Institute, and University of Washington Launch Seattle Hub for Synthetic Biology
First-of-its-kind research initiative will develop technologies to reveal how changes in cells and genes over time influence human health and disease.
Education
Unlocking Student Potential: CZI Looks Back on 8 Years
New report showcases impact of education technology and grant partners, valuable lessons learned, and next steps for supporting educators and students.
Ventures
In First Deployment, Ebb Carbon Uses Seawater To Capture and Store Carbon Dioxide
Ebb works with national labs, federal research agencies, and academia to further scientific understanding and demonstrate responsible deployment of marine carbon dioxide removal.
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.
Climate
Tribal Nations Launch Collaboration to Address Climate Crisis
New program aims to support Tribal leadership on carbon pollution cleanup.
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.
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.
Science
CZI Announces Partnership With Four Historically Black Medical Colleges
CZI announced a partnership with the nation’s four Historically Black Medical Colleges to advance genomics research.
Ventures
Twelve to Deploy World’s First Industrial-Scale Carbon Transformation Platform
Twelve raised $130 million in Series B funding to accelerate its industrial-scale carbon transformation technology for creating products with a lower carbon footprint.
Climate
Supercharging Plants and Soils to Remove Carbon from the Atmosphere
CZI supports carbon removal research at the Innovative Genomics Institute
Climate
CZI Invests in Promising Climate Change Solutions
CZI supports organizations that are advancing promising climate change solutions, including carbon dioxide removal.
Education
The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Commits $10 Million to Accelerate Inclusive Education Research
Grants will support teachers and communities to work hand-in-hand with researchers on innovative classroom practices.
Community
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Announces $7 Million in Grants to Organizations Supporting San Mateo... Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Announces $7 Million in Grants to Organizations Supporting San Mateo County Communities
CZI will commit $7 million in grants to 75 organizations working in San Mateo County through the fifth annual Community Fund.
Education
CZI Supports Racial Diversity in Education to Improve Outcomes for All Students
New grants will fund organizations that train and support teachers and education leaders of color.
Science
CZI Awards $13 Million to Patient-Led Organizations Advancing Rare Disease Research
CZI announced $13 million in funding for 40 patient-led, rare disease advocacy organizations working alongside researchers and clinicians.
Climate
CZI Awards $10M to Breakthrough Energy Fellows and $23M to Advance Carbon Dioxide Removal
CZI announced funding for the Breakthrough Energy Fellows — entrepreneurs and researchers who will work to develop and scale the most promising decarbonization technologies.
Education
The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Commits more than $17 Million to Support Student and Caregiver Powe... The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Commits more than $17 Million to Support Student and Caregiver Power in Education
CZI announced the first round of grants to organizations supporting students and caregivers to leverage their voice and power in school and district decision-making.