The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) is a new kind of philanthropy that’s on a mission to help build a more inclusive, just and healthy future for everyone.

The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative was founded in 2015 to help solve some of society’s toughest challenges — from eradicating disease and improving education, to addressing the needs of our local communities. Our mission is to build a more inclusive, just, and healthy future for everyone.

Learn about funding opportunities through the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative’s traditional grantmaking and venture investments in impact-focused companies.

The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, or CZI, is a new kind of philanthropy that's solving some of society’s toughest challenges — from eradicating disease and improving education, to addressing the needs of our communities.

The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative makes grants* to organizations working in support of our mission. Grants are awarded via various funding entities. Since our launch in 2015, CZI has committed over $6.98 billion in grants.

Additionally, there are career opportunities available with our scientific institutes. Visit the Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Network and the Chan Zuckerberg Institute for Advanced Biological Imaging to explore open roles.

To cure, prevent, or manage all diseases by the end of the century, we need to develop a dynamic, integrated view of biological systems in health and disease. To accomplish this goal, the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative is creating a new advanced biological imaging institute.

Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg are the co-founders and co-CEOs of the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative. Meet the other leaders that make CZI’s work possible.

Dec 4, 2024 · The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative produces scientific research to advance our mission to support the science and technology that will make it possible to cure, prevent or manage all diseases by the end of the century.

CZI brings educators and researchers into our product development to build tools that address challenges in our schools. Education technology is most successful when it is grounded in research and educators are engaged as co-creators.