Breakthrough Prize Foundation

Breakthrough Prize Foundation runs 1 checked opportunity for children on WiWit, based in United States.

United States

About

The Breakthrough Prize Foundation is a prominent charitable organization committed to advancing fundamental knowledge, celebrating scientific achievement, and inspiring future generations worldwide, with a significant and growing impact in India. Established by Yuri and Julia Milner, the Foundation is renowned for its prestigious Breakthrough Prize, often referred to as the 'Oscars of Science,' which bestows substantial awards upon leading scientists in Life Sciences, Fundamental Physics, and Mathematics.

Affiliations

CERN & Society FoundationKhan AcademyCold Spring Harbor Laboratory

Programs Offered

Breakthrough Prize (Life Sciences, Fundamental Physics, Mathematics)
Breakthrough Junior Challenge (Global science video competition for students aged 13-18)
Breakthrough Initiatives (Breakthrough Listen, Breakthrough Starshot, Breakthrough Message)

Achievements

Awarded over $326 million in prizes to scientists since inception.
Recognized groundbreaking discoveries in gene editing, human diseases, and fundamental particles.
Inspired creative scientific thinking among students globally through the Breakthrough Junior Challenge, with over 30,000 student applications from 200+ countries, including India.
Supported Ukrainian-led scientific research projects and initiatives.