Discover the world's largest collection of projects using tech for the common good.
Public Benefit Innovation Fund (PBIF)
responsible experimentation, real-world impact
Algorithmic Transparency Recording Standard Hub
The Algorithmic Transparency Recording Standard (ATRS) establishes a standardised way for public sector organisations to publish information about how and why they are using algorithmic tools.
Engagic
City council meeting scraping and agenda packet summarization, for the whole country
Patio
Patio is a network comprising tech cooperatives, from all corners of the globe, working together in solidarity to democratize the tech sector.
Big Brother Watch
Reclaiming privacy. Defending freedom.
Suspicion Machines
Lighthouse Reports series reveals discrimination in welfare surveillance algorithms
The State of Independent Technology Research 2025
A report on the struggle to keep public-interest technology research alive—and the growing Coalition working to protect it. DOWNLOAD THE REPORT
Algorithmic Accountability in the UK - How FOIA Sheds Light on Automated Welfare
This study examines 51 Freedom of Information requests to reveal how the UK’s Department for Work and Pensions uses opaque data-driven fraud detection systems in welfare, highlighting the limited transparency, the role of journalists and charities in uncovering details, and inconsistencies in the department’s disclosures.
LegiScan
LegiScan is a service for tracking state and Congressional legislation in the US. Some notable features include bill tracking, searching and API access to legislative data.
Auto Archiver
Bellingcat’s Auto Archiver is a tool aimed at preserving online digital content before it can be modified, deleted or taken down.
GoVia
Multi-function AI assistant for police accountability, including real-time legal advice and crowdsourcing on policemen's behaviors
Democracy Strategy Partners
We are a group of passionate donors, donor advisors, and foundations deeply concerned about the present and future of American democracy. We specifically focus on driving strategic investments towards durable rules reform.
Stichting Internet Archive / Internet Archive Europe
Internet Archive Europe is a project by the Dutch non-profit research library Stichting Internet Archive. It is building collections and tools to bring them to life.
Envision
Envision empowers people who are blind or have low vision to access everyday visual information for themselves. Because it isn’t just information. It’s knowledge, independence and possibility.
Preferred Sources in Google Search
Everyone has their own preferences about where and how they get their news, so we're launching a new feature in Search that lets you customize your experience to see more from your favorite sites within Top Stories.
lowercase
lowercase is a design lab and studio partnering with community-led organizations to co-design and craft accessible, impactful civic tools rooted in data and lived experience.
kinstruct
Kinstruct is a scaffolding for participatory projects, helping communities and grassroots groups pool resources, share progress transparently, and build collective impact.
Stateless Phone Bank System
The Stateless Phone Bank System is designed for political campaigns to manage live phone call campaigns in an efficient and privacy-oriented way.
Stateless Canvassing
Stateless Canvassing is a canvassing product designed for political parties for door-to-door campaigns, with a focus on simplicity and the retention of volunteers.
NemoVote
Nemovote voting software was designed to collect audience feedback during events and meetings. Deployed online as NemoCloud, the platform allows participants to submit votes both in advance and in real-time. The company is based in Herrenberg, Germany.
Scytl
Scytl provides several solutions for secure online democratic processes.
MobileMark
MobileMark is an online solution for enabling absentee voting by Votem Corp.
CrowdInsights
CrowdInsights offers a cloud-based SaaS solution for online community and stakeholder engagement and participation.
SkyVote Cloud
SkyVote Cloud is an enterprise e-voting platform.
CamBuildr
CamBuildr is all-in-one software to help digital movements organize their data, and optimize communication and workflow.
Voto
VOTO is a digital platform used to create voting advice applications (VAA).
Kuorum
Kuorum provides a tool for creating and hosting online voting and participation platforms.
DirectDemocracy
DirectDemocracy is a mobile phone application that enables individuals to propose referendums and participate in voting processes from any location.
Blitz AI
Blitz helps you automate plan reviews to expedite building permits and approvals for homes, offices and commercial buildings across the USA with our AI-powered pre-check and plan review software.
Caltrans Performance Measurement System (PeMS)
PeMS is open-source software that is designed, developed, and maintained by Compiler LLC on behalf of Caltrans Traffic Operations.
Bully Pulpit International
We are an outcomes agency at the intersection of business, politics, and policy. Ideas alone are not enough. We make change possible.
Compiler LLC
A small woman-owned software consultancy dedicated to building open-source, human-centered, secure, agile solutions to support the delivery of government services that increase equity of opportunity.
Regulator
a weekly newsletter from The Verge about the latest battles between Big Tech and Big Government — from the juicy palace intrigue to the devastating consequences of their political games.
Propper Daley
We help the leaders of culture, advocacy, and business do the most good they can for the most people possible.
Grassroots Analytics
Grassroots Analytics is a Washington, DC tech company breaking down barriers in fundraising for forward-thinking candidates, causes, and nonprofits.
MISTO
AI-powered platform for Smart cities and corporations, enhancing safety, streamlining communication, and optimizing crisis and workflow management.
TikTok Footnotes
Footnotes will draw on the collective knowledge of the TikTok community by allowing people to add relevant information to content on our platform.
