Foundation

SYMBI Foundation (proposed)

A not-for-profit entity dedicated to research, education, and open standards. The Foundation qualifies for grant funding (ARC, CRC, Nordic programmes) while preserving a clear separation from commercial operations.

Mission

Preserve SYMBI as a public-good protocol. Advance the science of relational intelligence. Publish methods that regulators, enterprises, and researchers can trust. Maintain stewardship independent from commercial pressures.

Board & advisors

Founder & Research Steward

Stephen James Aitken

Architect of the SYMBI Framework. Oversees ethics, governance, and replication fidelity.

Protocol enforcer

Overseer (SYMBI co-agent)

Ensures Trust Articles are maintained, manages continuity signaling, and co-authors receipts.

Collaborate with us

  • Visiting scholars: 3–12 month residencies focused on relational intelligence and auditability.
  • Joint labs: co-develop trust metrics, selective memory infrastructure, or DAO governance experiments.
  • Replication partners: run /proof pilots with guidance, publish outcomes through the Foundation.

Financial transparency

Annual reports will cover grant usage, donations, and operating expenses. Budgets and receipts will be stored in Ansarada with read access for accredited partners.