Funder·Founded GTR Foundation founded in Berlin in 2023; €50M AI Safety Fund commitment announced 16 September 2026·Berlin, Germany
“Flexible funding and tailored support for highly agentic people in AI safety”In its own words: gtr-foundation.org
TechnicalGovernanceField-building

Grant fund of Berlin-based Global Technology Risk Foundation, funded by investor Jan Beckers, giving flexible grants to individuals and early-stage AI safety organisations.

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Funds people rather than predefined activities (career transitions into AI safety, early-stage organisations, research, compute, fellowships, travel) across loss of control, cyber, CBRN, power concentration and verification; applicants send a short proposal and CV, reviewed on a rolling basis, then a call if there is a fit.

On applying “We back a small number of exceptional people each year: people with the potential to shape AI safety, whether by building organisations, doing outstanding research, or taking high-impact position.” gtr-foundation.org

Led by Jan Beckers (Founder & Sponsor), Lisa Beckers (Managing Director)Checked 29 Oct 2026

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How to apply

Applications
Open
Who can apply
Individuals, New organisations
Decision time
Initial reply within 21 days

Rolling: 1-3 page proposal plus CV via online portal.