SFF-2026 Human Self-Enhancement and Empowerment (HSEE) Theme Round
This grant funds research into technologies and frameworks for human self-enhancement and empowerment, especially in relation to artificial intelligence and its societal impacts.
Funder: Survival and Flourishing Fund
Due Dates: July 8, 2026 (Application deadline for HSEE Theme Round) | July 22, 2026 (Speculation Grant deadline for guaranteed eligibility)
Funding Amounts: $2–4 million total for the HSEE Theme Round; typical individual award size not specified; funding distributed in Fall 2026.
Summary: Supports organizations advancing human self-enhancement and empowerment, especially in the context of artificial intelligence, through technical and philosophical research.
Key Information: Applicants must submit both a Rolling Application and an HSEE Supplemental Application; Speculation Grant required for eligibility.
Description
The Survival and Flourishing Fund (SFF) is offering a themed grant round focused on Human Self-Enhancement and Empowerment (HSEE) as part of its 2026 S-Process Grant Rounds. This opportunity seeks to support organizations conducting technical or philosophical research into technologies and frameworks that enhance human bodies and minds, particularly in response to the accelerating impact of artificial intelligence (AI).
The HSEE Theme Round aims to empower humanity to thrive and innovate in the era of AI, ensuring that self-enhancement technologies are developed and deployed ethically and equitably. The program encourages proposals that address the risks and opportunities posed by AI, explore new approaches to human enhancement, and consider the broader societal implications of such advances.
