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Tools, tech, and resources to help you build civic tech.

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Etalab
etalab.gouv.fr

Etalab

Etalab is the Prime minister’s digital taskforce and innovation lab of the French government

France 🇫🇷
Build something, Innovation teams and labs, The People
France (national government)
NYC Planning Labs
labs.planning.nyc.gov

NYC Planning Labs

NYC Planning Labs builds open, impactful, modern technology tools for urban planners

120 Broadway, New York, NY
since 2017
Build something, Innovation teams and labs, The People
Higher Ground Labs
highergroundlabs.com

Higher Ground Labs

Higher Ground Labs is an incubator and accelerator for political technology. We help entrepreneurs building tools to help democratic campaigns win.

since 2017
Accelerators, Build something, The People
Peacetech Scalerator
peacetechlab.org/peacetech-accelerator

Peacetech Scalerator

PeaceTech Lab works to reduce violent conflict using technology, media, and data to accelerate and scale peacebuilding efforts

since 2014
Build something, Building in the private sector, Supporting public sector from outside government
peace
Public Policy Lab
publicpolicylab.org

Public Policy Lab

WE DESIGN SERVICES WITH PEOPLE

20 Jay Street, Suite 203 Brooklyn, NY 11201
since 2011
Build something, Building in the private sector, Civic and social impact companies
Boston Mayor’s Office of New Urban Mechanics (MONUM)
boston.gov/departments/new-urban-mechanics

Boston Mayor’s Office of New Urban Mechanics (MONUM)

The Mayor's Office of New Urban Mechanics was formed in 2010 as one of the first municipal innovation offices in the world

Boston
since 2010
Build something, Innovation teams and labs, The People
Jabar Digital Service
digitalservice.jabarprov.go.id

Jabar Digital Service

Jabar Digital Service (JDS) atau Unit Pelaksana Teknis Pengelola Layanan Digital, Data, dan Informasi Geospasial adalah sebuah unit di bawah Dinas Komunikasi dan Informatika Provinsi Jawa Barat yang d...

Jl. Diponegoro No.22, Citarum, Kec. Bandung Wetan, Kota Bandung, Jawa Barat 40115
Build something, Public sector innovation labs, Govtech
Fast Forward
ffwd.org

Fast Forward

Fast Forward — Accelerating technology nonprofits. Fast Forward provides funding, training, mentorship, and community for tech-based nonprofits.

San Francisco
since 2014
Accelerators, Build something, The People
Presidential Innovation Fellows
presidentialinnovationfellows.gov

Presidential Innovation Fellows

We must harness new ideas and technology to remake our government.

1800 F St NW, Washington, DC 20006
since 2012
Build something, Building inside government, Fellowships
United States (federal government)
Civic Tech Data & Collaborative framework
medium.com/civic-tech-data-collaborative

Civic Tech Data & Collaborative framework

The Civic Tech and Data Collaborative is a project of Living Cities, the National Neighborhood Indicators Partnership, and Code for America that brought together local government officials, civic tech...

United States of America 🇺🇸
since 2014
Build something, Playbooks and design principles, The People
Epp Peace Incubator
uwaterloo.ca/centre-peace-advancement/epp-peace-incubator

Epp Peace Incubator

Advancing peace through social innovation

140 Westmount Road North, Waterloo, ON, Canada
since 2016
Build something, Incubators
Census Open Innovation Labs
opportunity.census.gov/coil

Census Open Innovation Labs

We bring together government, industry, and communities to unleash creativity and solve national challenges.

United States of America 🇺🇸
Build something, Innovation teams and labs, The People
census, United States (federal government)
City of Seattle Privacy Principles
web.archive.org/web/20211218110000/https://murray.seattle.gov/city-adopts-privacy-principles-to-protect-the-public

City of Seattle Privacy Principles

City Council unanimously approved a resolution on Monday to provide a framework for dealing with current and future technologies that impact privacy

Seattle, WA
since 2015
Build something, Playbooks and design principles, The People
city
Missions Publiques
missionspubliques.org

Missions Publiques

est une agence spécialisée en participation citoyenne basée à Paris, Bonn et Bruxelles. Depuis 1998, nous avons initié ou organisé plus de 1300 dialogues citoyens dans 125 pays

Paris
since 1998
Build something, Engagement tech, Participatory democracy
People Powered
Smart Colombus Playbook
smart.columbus.gov/playbook

Smart Colombus Playbook

As the winner of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Smart City Challenge, we’ve been offered a unique opportunity: $50 million in grant funding from the USDOT and Paul G. Allen Philanthro...

Columbus, OH
since 2016
Build something, Playbooks and design principles, The People
mobility
ThoughtWorks
thoughtworks.com

ThoughtWorks

We're a global technology consultancy. We help you invent what's next, and bring it to life with technology. In weeks, not years.

since 1993
Build something, Civic and social impact companies, Civic teams at tech companies
Health Enterprise Fund
hanshep.org/our-programmes/hanshep-health-enterprise-fund

Health Enterprise Fund

The HANSHEP Health Enterprise Fund was created with support from the Rockefeller Foundation and is funded by USAID and DFID. It is implemented by the USAID-funded SHOPS project, and aims to uncover in...

since 2009
Accelerators, Build something, The People
US Open Data Toolkit
usopendatatoolkit.org

US Open Data Toolkit

United States of America 🇺🇸
since 2009
Build something, The People, Toolkits
DataKind Data Dives
datakind.org/our-work/datadive-events

DataKind Data Dives

Whether we’re finding the most efficient way to deliver food aid, streamlining the process for benefits access, or simply finding ways to serve more people with fewer resources, the DataKind Community...

New York City (NYC / New York, NY)
since 2014
Build something, Civic hackathons, The People
the Centre For Innovation & Technology
cite.org.zw

the Centre For Innovation & Technology

we provide an open community space, an incubator that is vibrant and enables a collaborative environment for innovators and startups to think through their ideas, and develop their solutions, so as to...

45 Moffat Avenue, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
Build something, Mainstream media coverage, Incubators
GovLab Arnsberg
bezreg-arnsberg.nrw.de/govlab

GovLab Arnsberg

helps government employees in Arnsberg develop both the skills and understanding necessary for a modern, innovative government that focuses on meeting the needs of citizens

Seibertzstraße 1, 59821, Arnsberg, Germany
since 2018
Build something, Building inside government, Innovation teams and labs
Gabinete de Inovação
web.archive.org/web/20220326053150/https://gabinetedeinovacao.org

Gabinete de Inovação

um laboratório que reunirá mandatos das casas legislativas de todo o país para que compartilhem e construam caminhos para a inovação nos parlamentos brasileiros

Asa Sul, Brasilia - Federal District, Brazil
Build something, Engagement tech, Innovation teams and labs
Center for the Cultivation of Technology
techcultivation.org/#page-top

Center for the Cultivation of Technology

A NON-PROFIT HOME FOR YOUR OPEN SOURCE PROJECT

Build something, The People, Toolkits
resources
EU Datathon
publications.europa.eu/en/web/eudatathon

EU Datathon

event aiming to further stimulate the use of open data issued by the European Union

Brussels
Build something, Civic data, Civic hackathons
Citizen Foundation
citizens.is

Citizen Foundation

Bringing people together to debate and prioritize innovative ideas to improve their communities while connecting citizens to governments to build up trust.

Iceland (Ísland) 🇮🇸
since 2008
Build something, Building inside government, State and regional government technology
SIM|ED
safelab.socialwork.columbia.edu/node/212

SIM|ED

SIM|ED is a tech incubator housed in the SAFElab at Columbia University School of Social Work.

Columbia University, New York, NY
Build something, Emerging Tech report orgs, Emerging tech
Discovery Sprints
web.archive.org/web/20200809032855/https://www.newamerica.org/public-interest-technology/discoverysprints

Discovery Sprints

A “discovery sprint,” is a short, intense period of problem investigation.

Washington, DC
Build something, Playbooks and design principles, The People
GSBI Online
web.archive.org/web/20190906080709/https://www.scu-social-entrepreneurship.org/online-1

GSBI Online

GSBI Online Accelerator provides transformative mentorship, for transformative impact

Santa Clara Station, Railroad Avenue, Santa Clara, CA
Accelerators, Build something, The People
OKTHANKS
okthanks.com

OKTHANKS

Okthanks is an independent organization providing research and product design services for open source technology. We unite with a mission to leverage technology for social good.

United States of America 🇺🇸
Adjacent Fields, Build something, Digital security and privacy
Civic Tech Playbook for Canadian Municipalities
medium.com/code-for-canada/code-for-canadas-civic-tech-playbook-for-municipal-public-servants-5d6ab0a6932

Civic Tech Playbook for Canadian Municipalities

A guide to engaging with your local civic tech community

Canada 🇨🇦
Build something, Playbooks and design principles, The People
New York City Civic Engagement Commission (CEC)
www1.nyc.gov/site/civicengagement/index.page

New York City Civic Engagement Commission (CEC)

The Civic Engagement Commission will enhance civic participation, promote civic trust, and strengthen democracy in New York City.

1 Centre Street, New York, NY
Adjacent Fields, Build something, Building inside government
Civic Innovation School
civicinnovation.school

Civic Innovation School

Civic Innovation School is an International Extitution structured as a Distributed Network that promotes Collaborative Learning Environments focused on Civic Innovation, Collective Intelligence, Open...

Build something, Playbooks and design principles, The People
trainings
CIV:Lab
civ-lab.org

CIV:Lab

A global platform connecting physical places: a curated network for civic innovation, connecting local innovators with government, academia, business, and community both within their cities and around...

335 Madison, 4th Floor, New York, NY, 10173
since 2019
Build something, The People, Govtech vendors
city, Sustainable cities and communities
Gathering Residents to Improve Technology (GRIT)
codefor.ca/getgrit

Gathering Residents to Improve Technology (GRIT)

Inclusive User Experience Research, Design, and Testing

Toronto
since 2018
Build something, The People, User research
Transit Tech Lab
transitinnovation.org/lab

Transit Tech Lab

The Transit Tech Lab is an accelerator program for startups solving public transportation challenges. Successful companies have an opportunity to pilot their technology with the MTA and transform New...

New York City (NYC / New York, NY)
since 2019
Accelerators, Build something, The People
mass transit, mobility
Community Approach to Research Partnerships @ Emerson
elab.emerson.edu/projects/a-community-approach-to-research-partnerships-carp

Community Approach to Research Partnerships @ Emerson

The Community Approach to Research Partnerships (CARP) aims to collaboratively establish academic and community partners...

Emerson College, Boylston Street, Boston, MA
since 2016
Build something, Playbooks and design principles, The People
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