Experiment

Experiment is a crowdfunding platform dedicated to supporting scientific research that traditional funding sources often overlook. Recognizing that conventional funders tend to favor well-established ideas, Experiment focuses on enabling groundbreaking and impactful projects to secure the necessary resources. To date, over 47,000 individuals have pledged $9 million to support 900 scientific endeavors through the platform, with a notable 46% success rate for funded projects. Upon completion, researchers share their findings with backers through detailed lab notes and peer-reviewed publications, fostering transparency and engagement. Scientists from prestigious institutions like Stanford, Harvard, and Yale have chosen Experiment as an alternative to traditional grant applications. The platform's significance has been acknowledged by Bill Gates, who highlighted its role in bridging the funding gap for promising but underfunded research initiatives.