FQxI Physics, founded in 2006, is an independent grant-making agency and think-tank that supports groundbreaking research in the physical sciences. With over US$29 million in grants awarded to researchers worldwide, FQxI aims to explore a wide range of scientific questions, from the origins of time to the nature of consciousness. By funding high-risk, high-reward research, FQxI creates opportunities for meaningful collaborations and the development of unconventional ideas that would otherwise lack funding.

The institute also prioritizes equity, seeking to address the underrepresentation of marginalized groups in science. Through research, outreach, and prototyping, FQxI strives to improve scientific practices and institutions. Additionally, FQxI aims to increase public understanding of scientific discoveries and their potential implications for our worldview.

With a focus on foundational and unconventional research, FQxI fosters the pursuit of knowledge and paradigm-shifting discoveries in physics and cosmology