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- convergentresearch.org — convergentresearch.org (2026-09-16, primary). est. 2023; moved to probabilistic computing foundation
- convergentresearch.org — convergentresearch.org (2026-09-16, primary). founding year, 501(c)(3), ~$400m/30+ funders (self-reported), funders list, resource dates
- current 12-fro roster — convergentresearch.org (2026-09-16, primary). current 12-fro roster
- staff + board list — convergentresearch.org (2026-09-16, primary). staff + board list
- convergentresearch.org — convergentresearch.org (2026-09-16, primary). est. 2021; lee/ostrov; atcc, wellcome, schmidt
- convergentresearch.org — convergentresearch.org (2026-09-16, primary). est. 2023; c-star mrv; noaa/arpa-e funders
- rodriques & marblestone fro white paper (day one project — fas.org (2020-09-24, primary). rodriques & marblestone fro white paper (day one project; pdf: https://fas.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/focused-research-organizations-to-accelerate-science-technology-and-medicine.pdf)
- convergentresearch.org — convergentresearch.org (2026-09-16, primary). est. 2025; mothra; gerko; nature 2026 paper
- launched in 2022 (self-reported variance) — e11.bio (2026-09-16, primary). "launched in 2022" (self-reported variance)
- convergentresearch.org — convergentresearch.org (2026-09-16, primary). est. 2021; prism; funders; roadmap links
- e11 connectomics roadmap — e11.bio (2024-12-03, primary). e11 connectomics roadmap
- convergentresearch.org — convergentresearch.org (2026-09-16, primary). est. 2026, london, aria; wasik/blank/tindall
- bridge-scale science — essentialtechnology.blog (2025-02-07, primary). "bridge-scale" science; ~100 fro-shaped projects; uk call deadline feb 16
- convergentresearch.org — convergentresearch.org (2026-09-16, primary). est. 2023; pharmome; funders
- fas fro explainer + proposal series — fas.org (2023-06-13, primary). fas fro explainer + proposal series
- public unveiling — fast company (2021-10-12, reporting). public unveiling; first fros; marblestone + braverman quotes (via wayback for full text)
- activation partners tender — find-tender.service.gov.uk (2024-05-03, primary). activation partners tender
- $50m schmidt+griffin — forbes (2023-03-17, reporting). $50m schmidt+griffin; eve+pti next; >300 proposals
- marblestone+reinhardt joint session — foresight.org (2021, interview). marblestone+reinhardt joint session; bios
- bio incl — events.foresight.org (2026-09-16, reference). bio incl. astera consultant role
- convergentresearch.org — convergentresearch.org (2026-09-16, primary). est. 2023; norman/aflalo; forest 1
- president bio (neuralink, creator, segovia, curative — convergentresearch.org (2026-09-16, primary). president bio (neuralink, creator, segovia, curative; boards)
- gap-map database description — gap-map.org (2026-09-16, primary). gap-map database description
- forest neurotech device in nhs trial — theguardian.com (2025-01-20, reporting). forest neurotech device in nhs trial
- idea machines podcast episode — ideamachinespodcast.com (2021, interview). idea machines podcast episode
- convergentresearch.org — convergentresearch.org (2026-09-16, primary). est. 2023; brachman/greiff
- kalil+garg roles — insidephilanthropy.com (2024-06-13, reporting). kalil+garg roles; schmidt network context
- fall 2025 retrospective — issues.org (2025-10-13, primary). fall 2025 retrospective; fro parameters; lessons; govt interest
- board chair — convergentresearch.org (2026-09-16, primary). board chair; renaissance ceo; schmidt futures cio; wh record
- corroborates $50m + pipeline detail — leaders.com (2023-03, reporting). corroborates $50m + pipeline detail
- formed jul 2023 — convergentresearch.org (2026-09-16, primary). formed jul 2023; de moura/ullrich
- board bio — convergentresearch.org (2026-09-16, primary). board bio
- ceo bio (deepmind, kernel, mit, church lab, boards, awards) — convergentresearch.org (2026-09-16, primary). ceo bio (deepmind, kernel, mit, church lab, boards, awards)
- publications/talks incl — adammarblestone.org (2026-09-16, primary). publications/talks incl. fro briefings to nsf/barda/ostp 2021–25
- personal site — adammarblestone.org (2026-09-16, primary). personal site; boards incl. norn + spectech; talks list: https://adammarblestone.org/talks.html
- board bio (ex–arpa-e) — convergentresearch.org (2026-09-16, primary). board bio (ex–arpa-e)
- melody mission — melodyfro.org (2026-09-16, primary). melody mission; pasadena
- convergentresearch.org — convergentresearch.org (2026-09-16, primary). est. 2026, london, aria; fisek
- gamick metascience 2025 keynote — essentialtechnology.blog (2025-10-02, primary). gamick metascience 2025 keynote; e11 prism; "$50m" question; metascience alliance jul 2
- mit origin story — news.mit.edu (2025-06-06, reporting). mit origin story; 10 fros; launch attribution incl. kalil
- board bio (caltech, ebrc) — convergentresearch.org (2026-09-16, primary). board bio (caltech, ebrc)
- nature 601:188–190 comment, six authors — doi.org (2022-01-11, primary). nature 601:188–190 comment, six authors
- cites tbi report + rodriques cell commentary — nature.com (2024-07, reporting). cites tbi report + rodriques cell commentary
- convergents nsf tech labs rfi responses — essentialtechnology.blog (2025, primary). convergent's nsf tech labs rfi responses; implementation-partner offer
- nsf tip tech labs initiative + rfi — nsf.gov (2025-12-17, primary). nsf tip tech labs initiative + rfi
- reinhardts private arpa design essay — blog.benjaminreinhardt.com (2022, primary). reinhardt's "private arpa" design essay
- e11 ceo bio — convergentresearch.org (2026-09-16, primary). e11 ceo bio; mit/boyden; science 2021
- intelligence-age priorities — essentialtechnology.blog (2025, primary). intelligence-age priorities; ai action plan quote; ifp launch sequence
- meridial + echo labs launch — bolsamania.com (2026-04-21, primary). meridial + echo labs launch; uk first expansion
- convergentresearch.org — convergentresearch.org (2026-09-16, primary). est. 2023; slavov/specht; schmidt+griffin
- renaissance very early supporters of convergent — linkedin (2025-12, primary). renaissance "very early supporters" of convergent; bits-incubated fros
- kalil launches renaissance — renaissancephilanthropy.org (2024-05-06, primary). kalil launches renaissance; schmidt founding donation
- e11 as original fro inspiration — sam-rodriques.com (2023-07-15, primary). e11 as original fro inspiration
- mit physics phd — dspace.mit.edu (2019, primary). mit physics phd; concluding fro proposal
- uk rvc awardees incl — gov.uk (2024, primary). uk rvc awardees incl. bind
- three fros funded oct 2021 by schmidt futures and astera — sam-rodriques.com (undated, primary). "three fros funded oct 2021 by schmidt futures and astera"; thesis ch.8 origin
- tech labs rfi — sam.gov (2025-12-12, primary). tech labs rfi; due jan 20, 2026
- aria collaboration — blog.spec.tech (2023, primary). aria collaboration; accelerator; funders
- parpa→speculative technologies — blog.spec.tech (2023, primary). parpa→speculative technologies
- tbi report summary — progress (2022-08-16, primary). tbi report summary; 3 extant fros incl. rejuvenome; cummings tweet; schmidt tweet
- ~90+ proposals — essentialtechnology.blog (2025-09-16, primary). ~90+ proposals; 5 teams; 6-month residency
- head of strategic initiatives bio — convergentresearch.org (2026-09-16, primary). head of strategic initiatives bio
- consolidated citations (7 fros as of 2023) — wikipedia (2026-09-16, reference). consolidated citations (7 fros as of 2023)
- ifp/watney x-labs (x02/x03) proposal — rebuilding.tech (2025, primary). ifp/watney x-labs (x02/x03) proposal
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- convergentresearch.org · convergentresearch.org · 2026-09-16 (day) · original ID: src-hp-chi-page · Other public citations of this URL
est. 2023; moved to probabilistic computing foundation
- convergentresearch.org · convergentresearch.org · 2026-09-16 (day) · original ID: src-hp-convergent-about · Other public citations of this URL
founding year, 501(c)(3), ~$400m/30+ funders (self-reported), funders list, resource dates
- current 12-fro roster · convergentresearch.org · 2026-09-16 (day) · original ID: src-hp-convergent-ecosystem · Other public citations of this URL
current 12-fro roster
- staff + board list · convergentresearch.org · 2026-09-16 (day) · original ID: src-hp-convergent-team · Other public citations of this URL
staff + board list
- convergentresearch.org · convergentresearch.org · 2026-09-16 (day) · original ID: src-hp-cultivarium-page · Other public citations of this URL
est. 2021; lee/ostrov; atcc, wellcome, schmidt
- convergentresearch.org · convergentresearch.org · 2026-09-16 (day) · original ID: src-hp-cworthy-page · Other public citations of this URL
est. 2023; c-star mrv; noaa/arpa-e funders
- rodriques & marblestone fro white paper (day one project · fas.org · 2020-09-24 (day) · original ID: src-hp-dayone-whitepaper · Other public citations of this URL
rodriques & marblestone fro white paper (day one project; pdf: https://fas.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/focused-research-organizations-to-accelerate-science-technology-and-medicine.pdf)
- convergentresearch.org · convergentresearch.org · 2026-09-16 (day) · original ID: src-hp-dragonfly-page · Other public citations of this URL
est. 2025; mothra; gerko; nature 2026 paper
- launched in 2022 (self-reported variance) · e11.bio · 2026-09-16 (day) · original ID: src-hp-e11-fro-page · Other public citations of this URL
"launched in 2022" (self-reported variance)
- convergentresearch.org · convergentresearch.org · 2026-09-16 (day) · original ID: src-hp-e11-page · Other public citations of this URL
est. 2021; prism; funders; roadmap links
- e11 connectomics roadmap · e11.bio · 2024-12-03 (day) · original ID: src-hp-e11-roadmap · Other public citations of this URL
e11 connectomics roadmap
- convergentresearch.org · convergentresearch.org · 2026-09-16 (day) · original ID: src-hp-echolabs-page · Other public citations of this URL
est. 2026, london, aria; wasik/blank/tindall
- bridge-scale science · essentialtechnology.blog · 2025-02-07 (day) · original ID: src-hp-essential-tech-manifesto · Other public citations of this URL
"bridge-scale" science; ~100 fro-shaped projects; uk call deadline feb 16
- convergentresearch.org · convergentresearch.org · 2026-09-16 (day) · original ID: src-hp-eve-page · Other public citations of this URL
est. 2023; pharmome; funders
- fas fro explainer + proposal series · fas.org · 2023-06-13 (day) · original ID: src-hp-fas-new-model · Other public citations of this URL
fas fro explainer + proposal series
- public unveiling · fast company · 2021-10-12 (day) · original ID: src-hp-fastcompany-launch · Other public citations of this URL
public unveiling; first fros; marblestone + braverman quotes (via wayback for full text)
- activation partners tender · find-tender.service.gov.uk · 2024-05-03 (day) · original ID: src-hp-findtender-aria · Other public citations of this URL
activation partners tender
- $50m schmidt+griffin · forbes · 2023-03-17 (day) · original ID: src-hp-forbes-50m · Other public citations of this URL
$50m schmidt+griffin; eve+pti next; >300 proposals
- marblestone+reinhardt joint session · foresight.org · 2021 (year) · original ID: src-hp-foresight-fro-parpa · Other public citations of this URL
marblestone+reinhardt joint session; bios
- bio incl · events.foresight.org · 2026-09-16 (day) · original ID: src-hp-foresight-marblestone · Other public citations of this URL
bio incl. astera consultant role
- convergentresearch.org · convergentresearch.org · 2026-09-16 (day) · original ID: src-hp-forest-page · Other public citations of this URL
est. 2023; norman/aflalo; forest 1
- president bio (neuralink, creator, segovia, curative · convergentresearch.org · 2026-09-16 (day) · original ID: src-hp-gamick-bio · Other public citations of this URL
president bio (neuralink, creator, segovia, curative; boards)
- gap-map database description · gap-map.org · 2026-09-16 (day) · original ID: src-hp-gap-map-site · Other public citations of this URL
gap-map database description
- forest neurotech device in nhs trial · theguardian.com · 2025-01-20 (day) · original ID: src-hp-guardian-forest · Other public citations of this URL
forest neurotech device in nhs trial
- idea machines podcast episode · ideamachinespodcast.com · 2021 (year) · original ID: src-hp-ideamachines · Other public citations of this URL
idea machines podcast episode
- convergentresearch.org · convergentresearch.org · 2026-09-16 (day) · original ID: src-hp-imprint-page · Other public citations of this URL
est. 2023; brachman/greiff
- kalil+garg roles · insidephilanthropy.com · 2024-06-13 (day) · original ID: src-hp-inside-philanthropy · Other public citations of this URL
kalil+garg roles; schmidt network context
- fall 2025 retrospective · issues.org · 2025-10-13 (day) · original ID: src-hp-issues-field-notes · Other public citations of this URL
fall 2025 retrospective; fro parameters; lessons; govt interest
- board chair · convergentresearch.org · 2026-09-16 (day) · original ID: src-hp-kalil-bio · Other public citations of this URL
board chair; renaissance ceo; schmidt futures cio; wh record
- corroborates $50m + pipeline detail · leaders.com · 2023-03 (month) · original ID: src-hp-leaders-50m · Other public citations of this URL
corroborates $50m + pipeline detail
- formed jul 2023 · convergentresearch.org · 2026-09-16 (day) · original ID: src-hp-lean-page · Other public citations of this URL
formed jul 2023; de moura/ullrich
- board bio · convergentresearch.org · 2026-09-16 (day) · original ID: src-hp-levine-bio · Other public citations of this URL
board bio
- ceo bio (deepmind, kernel, mit, church lab, boards, awards) · convergentresearch.org · 2026-09-16 (day) · original ID: src-hp-marblestone-bio · Other public citations of this URL
ceo bio (deepmind, kernel, mit, church lab, boards, awards)
- publications/talks incl · adammarblestone.org · 2026-09-16 (day) · original ID: src-hp-marblestone-cv · Other public citations of this URL
publications/talks incl. fro briefings to nsf/barda/ostp 2021–25
- personal site · adammarblestone.org · 2026-09-16 (day) · original ID: src-hp-marblestone-site · Other public citations of this URL
personal site; boards incl. norn + spectech; talks list: https://adammarblestone.org/talks.html
- board bio (ex–arpa-e) · convergentresearch.org · 2026-09-16 (day) · original ID: src-hp-martin-bio · Other public citations of this URL
board bio (ex–arpa-e)
- melody mission · melodyfro.org · 2026-09-16 (day) · original ID: src-hp-melody-site · Other public citations of this URL
melody mission; pasadena
- convergentresearch.org · convergentresearch.org · 2026-09-16 (day) · original ID: src-hp-meridial-page · Other public citations of this URL
est. 2026, london, aria; fisek
- gamick metascience 2025 keynote · essentialtechnology.blog · 2025-10-02 (day) · original ID: src-hp-metascience-keynote · Other public citations of this URL
gamick metascience 2025 keynote; e11 prism; "$50m" question; metascience alliance jul 2
- mit origin story · news.mit.edu · 2025-06-06 (day) · original ID: src-hp-mit-news · Other public citations of this URL
mit origin story; 10 fros; launch attribution incl. kalil
- board bio (caltech, ebrc) · convergentresearch.org · 2026-09-16 (day) · original ID: src-hp-murray-bio · Other public citations of this URL
board bio (caltech, ebrc)
- nature 601:188–190 comment, six authors · doi.org · 2022-01-11 (day) · original ID: src-hp-nature-comment · Other public citations of this URL
nature 601:188–190 comment, six authors
- cites tbi report + rodriques cell commentary · nature.com · 2024-07 (month) · original ID: src-hp-nature-editorial-2024 · Other public citations of this URL
cites tbi report + rodriques cell commentary
- convergents nsf tech labs rfi responses · essentialtechnology.blog · 2025 (year) · original ID: src-hp-nsf-rfi-post · Other public citations of this URL
convergent's nsf tech labs rfi responses; implementation-partner offer
- nsf tip tech labs initiative + rfi · nsf.gov · 2025-12-17 (day) · original ID: src-hp-nsf-techlabs-announce · Other public citations of this URL
nsf tip tech labs initiative + rfi
- reinhardts private arpa design essay · blog.benjaminreinhardt.com · 2022 (year) · original ID: src-hp-parpa-post · Other public citations of this URL
reinhardt's "private arpa" design essay
- e11 ceo bio · convergentresearch.org · 2026-09-16 (day) · original ID: src-hp-payne-bio · Other public citations of this URL
e11 ceo bio; mit/boyden; science 2021
- intelligence-age priorities · essentialtechnology.blog · 2025 (year) · original ID: src-hp-prioritizing-post · Other public citations of this URL
intelligence-age priorities; ai action plan quote; ifp launch sequence
- meridial + echo labs launch · bolsamania.com · 2026-04-21 (day) · original ID: src-hp-prnewswire-uk-fros · Other public citations of this URL
meridial + echo labs launch; uk first expansion
- convergentresearch.org · convergentresearch.org · 2026-09-16 (day) · original ID: src-hp-pti-page · Other public citations of this URL
est. 2023; slavov/specht; schmidt+griffin
- renaissance very early supporters of convergent · linkedin · 2025-12 (month) · original ID: src-hp-renaissance-fro-support · Other public citations of this URL
renaissance "very early supporters" of convergent; bits-incubated fros
- kalil launches renaissance · renaissancephilanthropy.org · 2024-05-06 (day) · original ID: src-hp-renaissance-launch · Other public citations of this URL
kalil launches renaissance; schmidt founding donation
- e11 as original fro inspiration · sam-rodriques.com · 2023-07-15 (day) · original ID: src-hp-rodriques-connectome · Other public citations of this URL
e11 as original fro inspiration
- mit physics phd · dspace.mit.edu · 2019 (year) · original ID: src-hp-rodriques-thesis · Other public citations of this URL
mit physics phd; concluding fro proposal
- uk rvc awardees incl · gov.uk · 2024 (year) · original ID: src-hp-rvc-govuk · Other public citations of this URL
uk rvc awardees incl. bind
- three fros funded oct 2021 by schmidt futures and astera · sam-rodriques.com · undated (unknown) · original ID: src-hp-sam-rodriques-post · Other public citations of this URL
"three fros funded oct 2021 by schmidt futures and astera"; thesis ch.8 origin
- tech labs rfi · sam.gov · 2025-12-12 (day) · original ID: src-hp-samgov-rfi · Other public citations of this URL
tech labs rfi; due jan 20, 2026
- aria collaboration · blog.spec.tech · 2023 (year) · original ID: src-hp-spectech-2023-review · Other public citations of this URL
aria collaboration; accelerator; funders
- parpa→speculative technologies · blog.spec.tech · 2023 (year) · original ID: src-hp-spectech-launch · Other public citations of this URL
parpa→speculative technologies
- tbi report summary · progress · 2022-08-16 (day) · original ID: src-hp-tbi-whats-your-fro · Other public citations of this URL
tbi report summary; 3 extant fros incl. rejuvenome; cummings tweet; schmidt tweet
- ~90+ proposals · essentialtechnology.blog · 2025-09-16 (day) · original ID: src-hp-uk-residency-post · Other public citations of this URL
~90+ proposals; 5 teams; 6-month residency
- head of strategic initiatives bio · convergentresearch.org · 2026-09-16 (day) · original ID: src-hp-wang-bio · Other public citations of this URL
head of strategic initiatives bio
- consolidated citations (7 fros as of 2023) · wikipedia · 2026-09-16 (day) · original ID: src-hp-wikipedia · Other public citations of this URL
consolidated citations (7 fros as of 2023)
- ifp/watney x-labs (x02/x03) proposal · rebuilding.tech · 2025 (year) · original ID: src-hp-x-labs · Other public citations of this URL
ifp/watney x-labs (x02/x03) proposal