The problem with getting funding for long term stuff is that no one wants to pay for things they won't benefit from in this decade let alone their lifetime. Except... we kinda do. What companies are in it for the long haul? I could buy their shares and be glad to improve the world and pass on the ownership to my children who might reap some serious rewards. If there isn't one, and you have some decent capital, why not get some more together and start up a vehicle that for those of us who want to put our money where our mouth is on this to do so. I think there are many on slashdot who'd be able to put $100/mo or more to this.
