The Arc Institute operates under a distinct philosophy: to empower ambitious scientists with long-term, flexible funding and cutting-edge resources, enabling them to tackle fundamental challenges in biomedicine without the constraints of traditional academic structures or short-term grant cycles. This is fostered by a deliberate culture of open science, collaboration, and intellectual risk-taking, where researchers from diverse backgrounds can freely pursue groundbreaking ideas, share data, and collectively push the boundaries of scientific knowledge.

Located in close proximity to Stanford University, the Arc Institute leverages the intellectual ecosystem of Silicon Valley, fostering collaborations and attracting top talent. Its establishment is a direct response to perceived limitations in the existing biomedical research landscape, namely the slow pace of discovery due to funding models and institutional inertia. By removing these obstacles, Arc aims to accelerate the translation of basic research into transformative medical advancements.

• Michael Nielsen: Founder, Key Member. Physicist and writer known for his work on neural networks and open science.

• Patrick Collison: Founder, Key Member. CEO of Stripe and co-founder of the Y Combinator Research.

• Jessica Livingston: Key Member. Partner at Y Combinator.

• Geoff Irving: Lead Researcher. Previously a researcher at DeepMind.

• Funded By: Open Philanthropy Project - Open Philanthropy has provided significant funding to the Arc Institute.
• Collaborated With: Various academic institutions and researchers - The Arc Institute frequently collaborates with researchers across various universities and institutions on research projects.
• Collaborated With: Other non-profits focused on scientific progress - The Arc Institute partners with organizations sharing similar goals in advancing scientific understanding and methodologies.