The FRO: New Models for Ambitious Research

How do we organize and fund research that is too ambitious, engineering-heavy, or public-good-oriented to fit neatly within a traditional lab or startup?

This evening program will take a wide-angle look at why new institutional and funding models are emerging, where Focused Research Organizations fit, and what kinds of scientific and technological opportunities they can unlock. We’ll then zoom in on a concrete FRO example—exploring how the idea took shape, why the model was a fit, and what it looks like in practice.

Who this event is for

This event is for researchers, scientists, engineers, founders, technical operators, funders, policymakers, ecosystem builders, and anyone interested in new ways to organize and fund ambitious research.

It may be especially relevant to people exploring high-risk, high-reward projects; public-good-oriented work; alternative funding models; or scientific challenges that require dedicated teams, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and a longer-term organizational commitment.

DetailsTime: Doors open at 6:30 pm, program 7:15 pmLocation: T.S. Eliot Theater, Merton College at Merton Street, Oxford, OX1 4JD, United Kingdom