- [convergentresearch.org](https://www.convergentresearch.org/ecosystem/chi-fro) — convergentresearch.org (2026-09-16, primary). est. 2023; moved to probabilistic computing foundation
- [convergentresearch.org](https://www.convergentresearch.org/about) — convergentresearch.org (2026-09-16, primary). founding year, 501(c)(3), ~$400m/30+ funders (self-reported), funders list, resource dates
- [current 12-fro roster](https://www.convergentresearch.org/ecosystem) — convergentresearch.org (2026-09-16, primary). current 12-fro roster
- [staff + board list](https://www.convergentresearch.org/team) — convergentresearch.org (2026-09-16, primary). staff + board list
- [convergentresearch.org](https://www.convergentresearch.org/ecosystem/cultivarium) — convergentresearch.org (2026-09-16, primary). est. 2021; lee/ostrov; atcc, wellcome, schmidt
- [convergentresearch.org](https://www.convergentresearch.org/ecosystem/cworthy) — convergentresearch.org (2026-09-16, primary). est. 2023; c-star mrv; noaa/arpa-e funders
- [rodriques & marblestone fro white paper (day one project](https://fas.org/publication/focused-research-organizations-to-accelerate-science-technology-and-medicine/) — 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](https://www.convergentresearch.org/ecosystem/dragonfly) — convergentresearch.org (2026-09-16, primary). est. 2025; mothra; gerko; nature 2026 paper
- [launched in 2022 (self-reported variance)](https://www.e11.bio/fro) — e11.bio (2026-09-16, primary). "launched in 2022" (self-reported variance)
- [convergentresearch.org](https://www.convergentresearch.org/ecosystem/e11-bio) — convergentresearch.org (2026-09-16, primary). est. 2021; prism; funders; roadmap links
- [e11 connectomics roadmap](https://e11.bio/blog/roadmap) — e11.bio (2024-12-03, primary). e11 connectomics roadmap
- [convergentresearch.org](https://www.convergentresearch.org/ecosystem/echo-labs) — convergentresearch.org (2026-09-16, primary). est. 2026, london, aria; wasik/blank/tindall
- [bridge-scale science](https://www.essentialtechnology.blog/p/how-to-build-essential-technology) — essentialtechnology.blog (2025-02-07, primary). "bridge-scale" science; ~100 fro-shaped projects; uk call deadline feb 16
- [convergentresearch.org](https://www.convergentresearch.org/ecosystem/eve-bio) — convergentresearch.org (2026-09-16, primary). est. 2023; pharmome; funders
- [fas fro explainer + proposal series](https://fas.org/initiative/focused-research-organizations/) — fas.org (2023-06-13, primary). fas fro explainer + proposal series
- [public unveiling](https://www.fastcompany.com/90684882/these-focused-research-organizations-are-taking-on-gaps-in-scientific-discovery) — fast company (2021-10-12, reporting). public unveiling; first fros; marblestone + braverman quotes (via wayback for full text)
- [activation partners tender](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014340-2024) — find-tender.service.gov.uk (2024-05-03, primary). activation partners tender
- [$50m schmidt+griffin](https://www.forbes.com/sites/alexknapp/2023/03/17/why-billionaires-ken-griffin-and-eric-schmidt-are-spending-50-million-on-a-new-kind-of-scientific-research/) — forbes (2023-03-17, reporting). $50m schmidt+griffin; eve+pti next; >300 proposals
- [marblestone+reinhardt joint session](https://foresight.org/resource/adam-marblestone-ben-reinhardt-fro-parpa-innovating-in-scientific-innovation/) — foresight.org (2021, interview). marblestone+reinhardt joint session; bios
- [bio incl](https://events.foresight.org/summary/adam-marblestone-design-tools/) — events.foresight.org (2026-09-16, reference). bio incl. astera consultant role
- [convergentresearch.org](https://www.convergentresearch.org/ecosystem/forest) — convergentresearch.org (2026-09-16, primary). est. 2023; norman/aflalo; forest 1
- [president bio (neuralink, creator, segovia, curative](https://www.convergentresearch.org/team/anastasia-gamick) — convergentresearch.org (2026-09-16, primary). president bio (neuralink, creator, segovia, curative; boards)
- [gap-map database description](https://www.gap-map.org/about/) — gap-map.org (2026-09-16, primary). gap-map database description
- [forest neurotech device in nhs trial](https://www.theguardian.com/science/2025/jan/20/brain-implant-boost-mood-ultrasound-nhs-trial) — theguardian.com (2025-01-20, reporting). forest neurotech device in nhs trial
- [idea machines podcast episode](https://ideamachinespodcast.com/adam-marblestone-ii) — ideamachinespodcast.com (2021, interview). idea machines podcast episode
- [convergentresearch.org](https://www.convergentresearch.org/ecosystem/imprint) — convergentresearch.org (2026-09-16, primary). est. 2023; brachman/greiff
- [kalil+garg roles](https://www.insidephilanthropy.com/home/2024-6-13-how-a-new-philanthropy-advisory-firm-aims-to-drive-science-and-tech-innovation-with-new-models-and-emerging-donors) — insidephilanthropy.com (2024-06-13, reporting). kalil+garg roles; schmidt network context
- [fall 2025 retrospective](https://issues.org/focused-research-organizations-fro-marblestone-gamick-wang-fridman/) — issues.org (2025-10-13, primary). fall 2025 retrospective; fro parameters; lessons; govt interest
- [board chair](https://www.convergentresearch.org/team/tom-kalil) — convergentresearch.org (2026-09-16, primary). board chair; renaissance ceo; schmidt futures cio; wh record
- [corroborates $50m + pipeline detail](https://leaders.com/news/innovation/billionaires-support-unsupported-research/) — leaders.com (2023-03, reporting). corroborates $50m + pipeline detail
- [formed jul 2023](https://www.convergentresearch.org/ecosystem/lean) — convergentresearch.org (2026-09-16, primary). formed jul 2023; de moura/ullrich
- [board bio](https://www.convergentresearch.org/team/morgan-levine) — convergentresearch.org (2026-09-16, primary). board bio
- [ceo bio (deepmind, kernel, mit, church lab, boards, awards)](https://www.convergentresearch.org/team/adam-marblestone) — convergentresearch.org (2026-09-16, primary). ceo bio (deepmind, kernel, mit, church lab, boards, awards)
- [publications/talks incl](https://adammarblestone.org/docs/ADAM_MARBLESTONE_CV.PDF) — adammarblestone.org (2026-09-16, primary). publications/talks incl. fro briefings to nsf/barda/ostp 2021–25
- [personal site](https://adammarblestone.org/) — adammarblestone.org (2026-09-16, primary). personal site; boards incl. norn + spectech; talks list: https://adammarblestone.org/talks.html
- [board bio (ex–arpa-e)](https://www.convergentresearch.org/team/cheryl-martin) — convergentresearch.org (2026-09-16, primary). board bio (ex–arpa-e)
- [melody mission](https://melodyfro.org/) — melodyfro.org (2026-09-16, primary). melody mission; pasadena
- [convergentresearch.org](https://www.convergentresearch.org/ecosystem/meridial) — convergentresearch.org (2026-09-16, primary). est. 2026, london, aria; fisek
- [gamick metascience 2025 keynote](https://www.essentialtechnology.blog/p/forging-new-institutions-and-alliances) — essentialtechnology.blog (2025-10-02, primary). gamick metascience 2025 keynote; e11 prism; "$50m" question; metascience alliance jul 2
- [mit origin story](https://news.mit.edu/2025/former-mit-researchers-advance-new-model-innovation-0606) — news.mit.edu (2025-06-06, reporting). mit origin story; 10 fros; launch attribution incl. kalil
- [board bio (caltech, ebrc)](https://www.convergentresearch.org/team/richard-murray) — convergentresearch.org (2026-09-16, primary). board bio (caltech, ebrc)
- [nature 601:188–190 comment, six authors](https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-022-00018-5) — doi.org (2022-01-11, primary). nature 601:188–190 comment, six authors
- [cites tbi report + rodriques cell commentary](https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-024-02080-7) — nature.com (2024-07, reporting). cites tbi report + rodriques cell commentary
- [convergents nsf tech labs rfi responses](https://www.essentialtechnology.blog/p/our-responses-to-the-nsf-tech-labs) — essentialtechnology.blog (2025, primary). convergent's nsf tech labs rfi responses; implementation-partner offer
- [nsf tip tech labs initiative + rfi](https://www.nsf.gov/tip/updates/nsf-announces-new-initiative-launch-scale-new-generation) — nsf.gov (2025-12-17, primary). nsf tip tech labs initiative + rfi
- [reinhardts private arpa design essay](https://blog.benjaminreinhardt.com/parpa) — blog.benjaminreinhardt.com (2022, primary). reinhardt's "private arpa" design essay
- [e11 ceo bio](https://www.convergentresearch.org/team/andrew-payne) — convergentresearch.org (2026-09-16, primary). e11 ceo bio; mit/boyden; science 2021
- [intelligence-age priorities](https://www.essentialtechnology.blog/p/prioritizing-fundamental-capabilities) — essentialtechnology.blog (2025, primary). intelligence-age priorities; ai action plan quote; ifp launch sequence
- [meridial + echo labs launch](https://www.bolsamania.com/nota-de-prensa/mercados/convergent-research-and-aria-launch-two-new-uk-focused-research-organizations--22322405.html) — bolsamania.com (2026-04-21, primary). meridial + echo labs launch; uk first expansion
- [convergentresearch.org](https://www.convergentresearch.org/ecosystem/pti) — convergentresearch.org (2026-09-16, primary). est. 2023; slavov/specht; schmidt+griffin
- [renaissance very early supporters of convergent](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/renaissancephilanthropy_kalils-corner-developing-targeted-therapies-activity-7498795311033737216-qYqc) — linkedin (2025-12, primary). renaissance "very early supporters" of convergent; bits-incubated fros
- [kalil launches renaissance](https://www.renaissancephilanthropy.org/former-clinton-and-obama-science-staffer-launches-new-philanthropic-organization) — renaissancephilanthropy.org (2024-05-06, primary). kalil launches renaissance; schmidt founding donation
- [e11 as original fro inspiration](https://www.sam-rodriques.com/post/optical-microscopy-provides-a-path-to-a-10m-mouse-brain-connectome-if-it-eliminates-proofreading) — sam-rodriques.com (2023-07-15, primary). e11 as original fro inspiration
- [mit physics phd](https://dspace.mit.edu/handle/1721.1/123401) — dspace.mit.edu (2019, primary). mit physics phd; concluding fro proposal
- [uk rvc awardees incl](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/research-ventures-catalyst-successful-applications) — gov.uk (2024, primary). uk rvc awardees incl. bind
- [three fros funded oct 2021 by schmidt futures and astera](https://www.sam-rodriques.com/post/focused-research-organizations) — sam-rodriques.com (undated, primary). "three fros funded oct 2021 by schmidt futures and astera"; thesis ch.8 origin
- [tech labs rfi](https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/7332ade93217443ba8c9abb916904e03/view) — sam.gov (2025-12-12, primary). tech labs rfi; due jan 20, 2026
- [aria collaboration](https://blog.spec.tech/p/speculative-technologies-2023-year) — blog.spec.tech (2023, primary). aria collaboration; accelerator; funders
- [parpa→speculative technologies](https://blog.spec.tech/p/introducing-speculative-technologies) — blog.spec.tech (2023, primary). parpa→speculative technologies
- [tbi report summary](https://progress.substack.com/p/whats-your-fro) — progress (2022-08-16, primary). tbi report summary; 3 extant fros incl. rejuvenome; cummings tweet; schmidt tweet
- [~90+ proposals](https://www.essentialtechnology.blog/p/inside-the-uk-fro-founder-residency) — essentialtechnology.blog (2025-09-16, primary). ~90+ proposals; 5 teams; 6-month residency
- [head of strategic initiatives bio](https://www.convergentresearch.org/team/mary-wang) — convergentresearch.org (2026-09-16, primary). head of strategic initiatives bio
- [consolidated citations (7 fros as of 2023)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Convergent_Research) — wikipedia (2026-09-16, reference). consolidated citations (7 fros as of 2023)
- [ifp/watney x-labs (x02/x03) proposal](https://www.rebuilding.tech/posts/launching-x-labs-for-transformative-science-funding) — rebuilding.tech (2025, primary). ifp/watney x-labs (x02/x03) proposal

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