The Fund for Science and Technology (FFST), funded by Paul G. Allen's estate, announced a $500 million commitment over four years to support ambitious scientific and technological research addressing global challenges. Early grants are supporting immunology, environmental monitoring, cancer therapy development, and AI applications at Seattle-based institutions, including Benaroya Research Institute, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, and University of Washington. The private foundation emphasizes translational research with a focus on health disparities, real-world data, and AI integration to catalyze progress for people and the planet.