Advancing Research and Development for Whole Brain Emulation
The Carboncopies Foundation leads research and development toward whole brain emulation - a technology to preserve and restore brain function.
Latest News & Events
Memory Decoding Journal Club
Join us
for a discussion on "The dendritic engram" presented by Dr.
Randal Koene on August 12, 2025. In collaboration with
Aspirational Neuroscience.
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Brain Emulation Challenge
Our latest online workshop entitled Brain Emulation Challenge: Functionalizing Brain Data, Ground-Truthing, and the Role of Artificial Data in Advancing Neuroscience released February 22, 2025.
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We now offer in-depth due diligence services for investors, grantors, press on startups, research claims and proposals involving the intricacies of brain interfaces, brain emulation and related topics.
See here →New Research: Neuroscience of Memory Survey
Explore the latest preprint on the neuroscience of memory, providing comprehensive insights into memory formation and retention mechanisms.
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![Success Stories & Testimonials: 'Carboncopies was the only organization I came across that approached reverse engineering the brain from first principles of complex, near-critical systems. Their scientific rigor uncovered key problem areas to WBE which in turn guided my career decisions through the neurotech sector.' - Samuel Hosovsky, Entrepreneur and CCF Workshop Attendee. 'I was actively involved with the Carboncopies Foundation, with a particular interest in the ethical challenges posed by future technologies, and also served on the Board for a time. [CCF is] a well-informed, passionate group of individuals dedicated to ensuring that whole brain emulation and related technologies are developed ethically and for the benefit of humanity.' - Angela Thorton, Ph.D., dissertation in partnership with CCF & Horizon, Univ. of Nottingham](assets/images/impact-slide-5.png)
What is whole brain emulation?
Whole brain is a technological protocol that may someday be able to reverse-engineer a biological brain in order to functionally emulate its neurobiological processes on a different substrate (or "platform"). Emulation will be done in a way that will generate the cognitive experience that was achieved by the original brain.
Our Vision and Mission
Our Vision: An expedited future where whole brain emulation benefits humanity and individuals.
Our Mission: To identify, facilitate, and conduct the research which will deliver whole brain emulation.
The Carboncopies Foundation is guided by a steadfast vision of an expedited future where whole brain emulation benefits humanity and individuals. We believe that the possibilities and opportunities presented by the science and technology of whole brain emulation are essential components for the most promising routes to overcoming our greatest challenges and fundamental limitations as a culture, as a society, and as individuals.
Our Impact in Numbers
Collaborations Established
12+
We have partnered with leading universities, research institutions, and technology companies to advance the science of whole-brain emulation.
Workshops Conducted
25+
We have hosted workshops and seminars around the world to educate the public and inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers.
Publications Released
10+
Our researchers have published papers in peer-reviewed journals, sharing our findings with the global scientific community.
Volunteers Engaged
150+
Our global community includes scientists, programmers, writers, event organizers, students, and more, from 5 continents.
Your Donation in Action
Your donation is an investment in the future of humanity. It allows us to continue our groundbreaking research, develop new technologies, and build a global community of support for the science of whole brain emulation. With your help, we can unlock the secrets of the human brain and create a world where consciousness is no longer bound by biology.
Finances support our three pillars of activity: research, education, and operations. Your contribution powers Carboncopies’ mission to make whole brain emulation a reality.
Donate HereSuccess Stories & Testimonials
"Carboncopies was the only organization I came across that approached reverse engineering the brain from first principles of complex, near-critical systems. Their scientific rigor uncovered key problem areas to WBE which in turn guided my career decisions through the neurotech sector."
"I was actively involved with the Carboncopies Foundation, with a particular interest in the ethical challenges posed by future technologies, and also served on the Board for a time. [CCF is] a well-informed, passionate group of individuals dedicated to ensuring that whole brain emulation and related technologies are developed ethically and for the benefit of humanity."
Our Commitment to Accountability
Trust is earned through action. We maintain rigorous financial oversight, publish our research findings, and provide regular updates on our progress. Our governance practices ensure that every dollar and every effort advances the science of whole brain emulation with integrity and purpose.