unlocking potential at the froNtiers of AI × Impact

A Global Talent Engine for Technical Builders Responsibly Leveraging AI to Solve Hard Problems in Science & Society

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02 / WHAT WE BACK

One platform, three layers.

LAYER 01

Proximity Labs

Partner-hosted innovation labs that empower locally grounded builders to harness AI for human flourishing, expanding capabilities, strengthening communities, and developing solutions to consequential challenges in science and society.

LAYER 02

Fellowships

The Catapult and Venture Fellowships provide catalytic support to exceptional researchers and founders at pivotal moments, enabling breakthrough ideas and expanding the frontiers of human possibility.

LAYER 03

Synapse Studios

Embedded collaborations that help public-benefit organizations harness AI, develop lasting institutional capabilities, and unlock new possibilities for the communities they serve.

FEATURED / THE FOUNDER’S PERSPECTIVEPROMETHEUS X PRISM  /  FOUNDER’S CONVERSATION

From Access
to Agency.

What changes when more people have the opportunity to shape technology instead of simply using it? Our founder reflects on the ideas behind Prometheus X, its origins in Schmidt Futures’ VCAP, and the importance of building through experience.

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Eddie Mandhry, founder of Prometheus X, in a monochrome editorial portrait
EDDIE MANDHRY / FOUNDERPRISM / 02

03 / OUR FELLOWS

Meet the Exceptional Builders

Grace Fokam

AI × Physical Systems & Spatial Intelligence

Venture Fellow

Jada Emodogo

AI × Quantum Computing

Catapult Fellow

Cecil Abungu

AI × Risk, Safety & Governance

Catapult Fellow

Gabriela Sarahi Martinez Rodriguez

AI x Gen Z Financial Literacy

Venture Fellow

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04 / IMPACT

Capital where it compounds.

DEPLOYED

$850K

Across activations and fast grants.

UNLOCKED

$1.4M

Across all fellows.

05 / Our ecosystem

A constellation of catalysts.

Institutions and organizations represented across the educational, professional, and collaborative journeys of our fellows and wider network.

Affiliations shown reflect the experiences and connections of individuals across our network. Inclusion does not imply a formal partnership, institutional endorsement, or ongoing agreement with Prometheus X.

Spark

Backing builders at the intersection of AI × human ingenuity.

Ignite

Fanning the flames of
IMPACTFUL Innovation

Illuminate

Shining a light on
human brilliance

About Us

Catalyzing
Innovation.

Prometheus X, formerly known as the Virtual Center for Advanced Potential, is a Schmidt Futures spin-out with foundational backing from Eric & Wendy Schmidt. We are dedicated to advancing AI-driven solutions with a social impact. Evolving from the Virtual Center for Advanced Potential. The initiative seeks to create a thriving ecosystem where global talent converges to address critical issues at the frontiers of science and society, catalyzing AI-enabled innovations that help shape a more sustainable future.

Prometheus X is a fiscally sponsored project housed at the Digital Harbor Foundation.

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initiatives

Unlocking Untapped Potential

To drive innovation and advance science, we must harness the creativity and experiences of people from all backgrounds. By creating pathways for global talent to contribute their unique perspectives, we can address complex challenges in both science and society. Fostering access to opportunity empowers a broader range of innovators, leading to groundbreaking solutions for the most intractable challenges of our time.

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Prometheus X Funded projects

Prometheus X has invested $ 497,800 in various projects under our Practitioner and Researcher Tracks. These initiatives aim to identify and support high-potential STEM talent, develop innovative assessment tools, and provide early-stage funding for impactful ventures.

Funding offered

$497,800+

awarded to Prometheus X Projects.

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