Arc Institute

Arc Institute is a nonprofit biomedical research organization located in Palo Alto, California. Founded in 2021 by notable figures including Stanford professor Silvana Konermann and Stripe CEO Patrick Collison, the institute aims to accelerate scientific progress in understanding and treating complex diseases. It operates in collaboration with Stanford, UC Berkeley, and UCSF, and has raised over $650 million from prominent donors. The institute focuses on high-risk, high-reward scientific research, employing an interdisciplinary approach that integrates neuroscience, immunology, and technology development. Arc Institute provides researchers with full funding for eight-year renewable terms, allowing them to pursue innovative research without the constraints of traditional grant applications. It has established five Technology Centers that serve as R&D hubs, focusing on areas such as machine learning and genome engineering. The organization is committed to addressing inefficiencies in scientific funding and organization, fostering close partnerships with major research universities.