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Rapid Innovation: How Fast Grants Accelerated COVID-19 Solutions
In the face of the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic, a remarkable collaboration emerged that reshaped how scientific research is funded and expedited. Spearheaded by tech entrepreneur Patrick Collison of Stripe and economist Tyler, this initiative birthed Fast Grants—a platform designed to deliver crucial funding to COVID-19 researchers within days, bypassing traditional bureaucratic delays.