Thiel Foundation Thiel Foundation We support science, technology, and long-term thinking about the future. Our programs: The Thiel Fellowship a two-year program for young people who drop out of school to build new things. Breakout Labs a new funding and support mechanism for radical science companies. Imitatio furthering research and application of mimetic theory across the social sciences. We also back people working on hard problems that won't otherwise get solved. Apply for a grant here. Please direct press inquiries to ross@torchcommunications.com. You can read about our team here.