Funding opportunity
Exploratory Grantmaking in Technology
Offered by The Sloan Foundation · Private Foundation
Engineering & Technology
About this opportunity
The Sloan Foundation's "Exploratory Grantmaking in Technology" program prioritizes identifying emerging technology sectors, tools, and methods at the intersection of research and technology. A key requirement is that the proposed work demonstrates potential but may not yet receive mainstream funding. The grant supports early-stage activities, including workshops, expert convenings, and prototyping. Eligible projects also encompass landscape analyses, protocol and standards development, user-community engagement, and proof