The Roddenberry Foundation Announces the Launch of the $1 Million Roddenberry Prize for Early-Stage AI Ventures

LOS ANGELES, June 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Roddenberry Foundation today announced the launch of the Roddenberry Prize, a new $1 million competition for early-stage ventures using artificial intelligence (AI) to benefit humanity.

Named in honor of Gene Roddenberry, the creator of Star Trek, the Prize embodies the Roddenberry philosophy's promise of a future in which technology and human ingenuity enable everyone--regardless of background--to thrive. By empowering entrepreneurs to dream bigger and innovate valiantly, the Roddenberry Prize seeks to catalyze the development of AI solutions that promote abundance and well-being for all.

"We believe that building a better future requires a spirit of curiosity, a willingness to push boundaries, and the courage to think big," said Rod Roddenberry, co-founder of the Roddenberry Foundation. "The Prize will provide a significant boost to AI pioneers leading these efforts."

The Roddenberry Prize is open to early-stage for-profit and nonprofit ventures across all fields that meet the following criteria:

    --  EthicalVentures use of AI or machine learning will be fair, transparent,
        respectful of individual rights and privacy, and will explicitly design
        against bias or discrimination against individuals, communities, or
        groups.



    --  Early Stage Ventures will have successfully raised Seed Rounds through
        Series A financing.



    --  For GoodVentures will leverage AI's capabilities to foster beneficial
        outcomes in various domains, including but not limited to healthcare,
        education, sustainability, and space advancements.

    --  World ChangingVentures will be bold, far-reaching, and have a scalable
        vision to solve global challenges.

AI ventures that meet the criteria above can apply through July 12, 2024. One venture will be awarded a $1 million non-dilutive grant in November 2024.

"As AI becomes more ubiquitous and powerful, we must harness its potential in service of a more prosperous future and towards solving the world's most critical issues," said Heidi Roddenberry, board chair and co-founder.

For more information and to apply, please visit the Roddenberry Prize site.

Contact:
Megan Busee
megan@roddenberryfoundation.org

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