Astera Institute

Astera Institute is a philanthropic funder and operator working across Neuro-AI, life sciences (its Radial program), and strategic investments, treating grants and investments as a continuum for high-impact technical work. Its flagship Residency Program funds scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs with up to $1.5M over 12-18 months, alongside fellow support, events, and ecosystem efforts. It has recently sharpened its focus on reimagining funding models, competitions, and investments for ambitious AI and science projects.^1,2,3