arXiv secures $17.2M multiyear funding to launch as independent nonprofit
Nunki08 · reddit · 2026-09-24
arXiv announced $17.2 million in multiyear (3-5 year) philanthropic commitments from Simons Foundation International, XTX Markets, and Siegel Family Endowment. The funding will support arXiv's launch as an independent nonprofit, securing the long-term sustainability of the open preprint infrastructure.
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