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中文(ZH) 不设限的年轻科学家:三年200万、不设考核,何享健基金在赌什么

He Xiangjian Foundation bets on unrestricted research for young scientists

The He Xiangjian Foundation has launched a new initiative to support young scientists, providing 2 million yuan over three years with no restrictions on research direction, performance metrics, or budget allocation. This approach aims to foster original research by giving scientists the freedom to explore high-risk, long-term projects that fall between basic research and industrial application. The foundation's goal is to cultivate technological variables that could lead to significant industry innovations, even if immediate commercial returns are not expected. AI

IMPACT This initiative could foster breakthroughs in AI-related fields by supporting foundational research with long-term potential.

RANK_REASON Major philanthropic initiative funding scientific research with a novel, unrestricted approach. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.7]

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He Xiangjian Foundation bets on unrestricted research for young scientists

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  1. 雷峰网 (Leiphone) TIER_1 中文(ZH) ·

    Unrestricted Young Scientists: 2 Million in Three Years, No Performance Reviews, What is the He Xiangjian Foundation Betting On?

    <p>2026年10月24日,佛山顺德美的全球创新中心。20位青年科学家接过何享健青年科学家资助证书。</p><p>场面并不喧嚣。整场揭晓环节只用了不到20分钟:一位院士致辞,20位青年科学家分批上台领取证书,合影,结束。没有铺垫,没有&quot;花红柳绿&quot;。</p><p>这份克制,和这份资助本身的气质是吻合的。2023年5月,美的集团创始人何享健以个人名义出资30亿元设立科学基金;本期项目共资助医学与生命科学、能源环境与气候变化两大领域20位青年科学家,每人200万元科研资金、分三年拨付。</p><p>比数字更值得关注的,是这笔钱怎么给。</…