Funding
Scientists receive $14.2 million NIH award to map the body’s ‘hidden sixth sense’
Heather Vogel AI에 의해 생성된 이미지 사실 확인됨
A team led by Nobel laureate Ardem Patapoutian at Scripps Research, working with collaborators at the Allen Institute, has secured a five-year, $14.2 million NIH Director’s Transformative Research Award to build what they describe as the first atlas of interoception—the internal sensory system that helps keep breathing, blood pressure and digestion in balance. ([eurekalert.org](https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1101449?utm_source=openai))
IQM Quantum Raises 320 Million Dollars
European quantum computing firm IQM Quantum secured 320 million dollars in funding, pushing its valuation beyond 1 billion dollars. The investment supports advancements in quantum technology. This marks a significant step for Europe in the quantum computing sector.
Government to achieve UHC through funding and better services
The Kenyan government has announced a plan to align health and financial needs, ensuring better healthcare services for citizens under the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) program. Principal secretaries from the health and treasury ministries have pledged timely funding and infrastructure improvements. This follows an April announcement that 21.3 million Kenyans already benefit from enhanced services.
Python foundation rejects $1.5 million grant over anti-DEI rules
The Python Software Foundation has turned down a $1.5 million grant from the National Science Foundation due to requirements prohibiting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs under the Trump administration. The grant would have funded security enhancements for Python and its package repository, PyPI. The decision aligns with the foundation's mission to foster a diverse programming community.
Baseten Raises $150 Million in Funding
AI infrastructure company Baseten secured $150 million in a new funding round, valuing the firm at $2.15 billion. The investment will support expansion of its AI deployment platforms. This occurred on September 8, 2025.