The Innovations in Science and Technology Program advances promising research and new technology development that have the potential to expand knowledge, improve health, and protect the environment.

The goals of the Innovations in Science and Technology program are to:

• Create new tools, applications, and knowledge that describe and define our universe.

• Partner with leading organizations to freely share information, address technical challenges, and align resources in order to accelerate discovery and expedite results.

• Enable peers, colleagues, and the general public to discuss, utilize, and build upon findings and new tools.

We accomplish these goals by soliciting a limited number of research and development proposals. Please note: Proposals in this program area are by invitation only. Unsolicited letters of inquiry and proposals are not accepted.

FUNDING PRIORITIES

Research and Development
The Foundation supports multi-disciplinary projects with defined milestones and a high likelihood of producing near-term success.

Areas of interest include:
• Applications of technology to reduce global warming.
• Research and study of the intersection of neuroscience and the human genome.
• Development or deployment of technology to expand our knowledge of the universe.

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

What We Fund
The Nexxus Hathaway Foundation supports a selection of research and development projects which focus on the pursuit of new knowledge and the development of new tools with the potential for broad, long-term public benefit. Foundation grants support projects with defined milestones and a high likelihood of producing near and mid-term results. Because projects address a broad range of topic areas, Foundation staff work closely with grantees to develop implementation plans and performance metrics.

The Foundation solicits proposals directly from applicants; typically, they are research, academic, or scientific institutions with demonstrated track records and deep expertise in the Foundation's areas of interest. Proposals in this priority area are by invitation only. Unsolicited proposals and letters of inquiry are not accepted.

Previously Funded Projects
Past projects that have been supported include the development of a new radio telescope in conjunction with SETI and UC-Berkeley; the development and dissemination of sustainable agricultural practices and applications of biological, epidemiological, and bioinformatics tools to enhance early-stage disease detection.