The Foresight Institute seeks innovative proposals for impactful development projects. The goal is to advance AI usage through approaches in automated research and forecasting, neurotechnology for human-AI integration, AI system security, and multi-agent interactions.

Priority Areas for Funding:
Automating AI Research and Forecasting: AI-enhanced research scaling, advanced predictive tools for AGI.
Neurotechnology for Human-AI Collaboration: Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCI), Whole Brain Emulation, and behavioral modeling for enhanced human-AI synergy.
Security Technologies for AI Systems: Cryptographic trust frameworks, automated red-teaming, and resilient AI architectures.
Safe Multi-Agent AI Interactions: Cooperative strategies, game-theoretic approaches, and solutions to avoid collusion, deception, and competition risks.

Relevant Domains:
Artificial intelligence, machine learning, computational neuroscience, cybersecurity, and AI governance.

Eligible Applicants:
Individuals, teams, startups, academic institutions, and non-profit organizations globally.

Alignment with AI priorities and realistic near-term AGI feasibility.

Specific Challenges:
AI-driven forecasting and automated research for safe AGI.
Neurotech solutions (BCI and beyond) enhancing human-AI interactions.
Secure AI architectures, cryptographic safety, and adversarial resilience.
Multi-agent coordination to ensure safe AI-human interactions.

Project Duration:
Typically 6 months to 2 years (flexible).

Funding Range:
Grants typically range from $10,000 to $300,000+.

No strict budget cap; funding must be justified clearly.

Payments:
Funds provided as lump sums or milestones-based tranches. Multi-year projects contingent on successful progress.