A Global Talent Engine for Technical Builders Responsibly Leveraging AI to Solve Hard Problems in Science & Society
02 / WHAT WE BACK
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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.
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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.
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Embedded collaborations that help public-benefit organizations harness AI, develop lasting institutional capabilities, and unlock new possibilities for the communities they serve.
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.
READ THE FOUNDER’S CONVERSATION03 / OUR FELLOWS
AI × Physical Systems & Spatial Intelligence
Venture Fellow
AI × Quantum Computing
Catapult Fellow
AI × Risk, Safety & Governance
Catapult Fellow
AI x Gen Z Financial Literacy
Venture Fellow
04 / IMPACT
DEPLOYED
Across activations and fast grants.
UNLOCKED
Across all fellows.
05 / Our ecosystem
Institutions and organizations represented across the educational, professional, and collaborative journeys of our fellows and wider network.



LSELondon School of


BROWNUNIVERSITYPennHARVARDUNIVERSITYOPEN DATA LABSTOPOS INSTITUTEREDWOOD CENTERFOR THEORETICAL NEUROSCIENCETHE FRANCISCRICK INSTITUTEANTHROPICGoogleUNIVERSITY OFCAMBRIDGEAffiliations 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.




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.

We are on a mission to disrupt the STEM community and industry through combining open collaboration, focus on equity, and cutting-edge research to create a brighter future where everyone has the tools and opportunities to excel in the age of AI.
We are on a mission to disrupt the STEM community and industry through combining open collaboration, focus on equity, and cutting-edge research to create a brighter future where everyone has the tools and opportunities to excel in the age of AI.
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.

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.
$497,800+
awarded to Prometheus X Projects.
Highlighted below are some of the impactful legacy projects supported by the Schmidt Futures Virtual Center for Advanced Potential / Prometheus X across the globe.
An innovative funding program aimed at accelerating research and innovation in STEM talent identification and development.
It aims to attract bold ideas and innovative approaches in STEM talent identification. Explore the criteria and guidelines for submitting proposals and receiving early seed funding.
Interested in applying for Fast Grants? Submit your innovative ideas today, and receive early seed funding.
Join our community of practice and collaborate with fellow grantees and awardees. Together, we foster continuous learning, knowledge sharing, and impactful contributions to STEM talent development.
Join our community of practice and collaborate with fellow grantees and awardees. Together, we foster continuous learning, knowledge sharing, and impactful contributions to STEM talent development.
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