Convergent Research
Focused Research Organizations (FROs) are nonprofit startups dedicated to achieving specific technical milestones in science and technology over a period of 5-7 years, after which they focus on deploying their technology.
Company Overview
Convergent Research designs and operates Focused Research Organizations (FROs) as a new type of nonprofit startup for science. These organizations are dedicated to creating high-impact public goods in the fields of science and technology. FROs are unique in their structure: they undertake concerted, finite-duration projects lasting between 5 to 7 years with a goal of deploying the developed technology into the real world.
Services
Convergent Research provides a platform for launching Focused Research Organizations (FROs). These organizations work towards specified, quantifiable technical milestones. By maintaining a defined timeline of 5-7 years, FROs can focus intensely on achieving their goals. Services include setting up teams comprising scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs dedicated to producing high-impact technologies.
FRO Leadership and Teams
Focused Research Organizations operated by Convergent Research are managed by full-time founding teams consisting of scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs. These teams are tasked with leading ambitious projects, often requiring significant engineering efforts. FROs are large-scale efforts typically involving 10-30 individuals or more, all committed to achieving the project's milestones within the allotted time frame.
Technical Ambition and Impact
FROs under Convergent Research undertake technically ambitious projects. These projects often have a heavy focus on engineering and are designed to yield quantifiable advancements. Upon completion, FROs aim to produce public goods that have a high impact on the science and technology sectors. These outputs are then transitioned into real-world applications, fulfilling the FRO's mission of driving forward scientific and technological progress.