Responsible AI

The CREW10X Foundation

Advancing responsible AI development through research, education, and open-source safety initiatives. Building a future where autonomous intelligence serves everyone.

Our Mission

The CREW10X Foundation is an independent nonprofit dedicated to ensuring that autonomous intelligence develops safely, equitably, and transparently. We fund research, build open-source safety tools, and educate the next generation of AI practitioners on ethical development.

Our Programs

Research Grants

We fund independent research into AI safety, alignment, interpretability, and multi-agent coordination. Grants range from $25K for early-career researchers to $500K for established labs pursuing breakthrough safety work.

$8.2M awarded across 47 grants in 2025

AI Education

Free curriculum and certification programs for developers, policymakers, and business leaders. Our courses cover agent architecture, safety engineering, ethical AI governance, and responsible deployment practices.

14,000+ graduates across 68 countries

Open Source Safety

We maintain and fund open-source tools for agent safety testing, behavioral auditing, and alignment verification. Every tool we build is available to the community under permissive licenses.

23 open-source projects, 4,200+ GitHub stars

Ethics Board

An independent board of ethicists, technologists, and policymakers that reviews CREW10X platform decisions and publishes guidelines for responsible autonomous agent deployment across industries.

12 board members from 8 institutions

Foundation Impact

$12M

Total Grants Awarded

72

Research Projects

14K+

Students Educated

23

Open Source Projects

How to Apply

1

Submit Your Proposal

Complete our online application with your research plan, team background, budget, and expected outcomes. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

2

Peer Review

Our technical review committee evaluates proposals on scientific rigor, safety relevance, feasibility, and potential impact. Reviews are completed within 6 weeks.

3

Board Approval

Shortlisted proposals are presented to the Foundation Board for final approval. Successful applicants receive funding within 30 days of approval.

4

Research & Publish

Funded researchers receive mentorship, compute resources, and access to the CREW10X platform. All findings must be published openly to benefit the community.

Advisory Board

EW

Dr. Elena Whitfield

AI Safety, Stanford

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Prof. Omar Adebayo

Ethics, MIT

LZ

Dr. Lin Zhang

Multi-Agent Systems, ETH

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Katrina Patel

AI Policy, Brookings

Support Responsible AI

Whether you are a researcher seeking funding, an organization wanting to contribute, or an individual who believes in safe AI, there is a place for you in the Foundation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for research grants?
Anyone conducting research relevant to AI safety, alignment, interpretability, or multi-agent coordination. We welcome applications from academic institutions, independent researchers, nonprofit organizations, and industry labs. Early-career researchers are especially encouraged to apply.
Is the Foundation independent from CREW10X the company?
Yes. The CREW10X Foundation operates as an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit with its own board of directors and governance structure. While CREW10X is the founding sponsor, the Foundation makes all grant and program decisions independently. Financial statements are published annually.
How are education programs delivered?
All courses are available online and completely free. We offer self-paced modules, live cohort programs with mentorship, and in-person workshops at partner universities. Certifications are issued upon completion and recognized by a growing number of employers in the AI industry.