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Building in the private sector

Centers, programs, organizations, and collectives dedicated to promoting innovation and social impact. You can also explore Tech companies that have civic teams and social impact design firms

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Mozilla Pioneers
newproducts.mozilla.org/mozilla-pioneers

Mozilla Pioneers

Mozilla Pioneers invites creative technologists and product builders to collaborate with Mozilla in shaping the next era of mission-aligned products for Mozilla.

Mountain View, CA
since 2026
Build something, Building in the private sector, Get funding
Public Servants
publicservants.com

Public Servants

We’re a team of experienced public servants, designers, and strategists who help organizations solve complex problems and strengthen systems that serve everyone better.

Falls Church, Virginia
Participation consultants, Build something, Building in the private sector
Public Data Works (PDW)
pdw.co

Public Data Works (PDW)

Public Data Works is an engineering and design workshop. We build tools that help make data useful to the public.

Build something, Building in the private sector
Commoner Co.
commoner.company

Commoner Co.

Our work brings mission-driven organizations, philanthropies and communities to the table to make ambitious ideas actionable.

Chicago, IL
Build something, Building in the private sector, Media
Horizontal Labs
labs.wearehorizontal.org

Horizontal Labs

Horizontal, a tech for rights and justice organization has just launched a service provider branch to our work called Horizontal Labs - we build tech for you that's transparent, safe, and a joy to use...

Washington, DC
since 2025
Build something, Building in the private sector
The Maybe
themaybe.org

The Maybe

Challenging the power and politics of tech

United States of America 🇺🇸
Build something, Building in the private sector, Ethical tech and responsible tech
Transform UK
transformuk.com

Transform UK

We help organisations unlock the full potential of their people through tailored development, strategic guidance, and lasting cultural change.

London
Build something, Building in the private sector, Service delivery
forset.ge

ForSet

Tbilisi
Build something, Building in the private sector
Journalism++ (J++)
jplusplus.org/pt

Journalism++ (J++)

J++ é uma equipa internacional de peritos em jornalismo de dados, com escritórios no Porto e em Estocolmo.

Porto
Build something, Building in the private sector, Journalism
Bully Pulpit International
bpigroup.com

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.

Washington, DC
since 2009
Campaign organizations, Building in the private sector
Compiler LLC
compiler.la

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.

Los Angeles, CA
Govtech, Govtech vendors, Build something
Propper Daley
propperdaley.com

Propper Daley

We help the leaders of culture, advocacy, and business do the most good they can for the most people possible.

Washington, DC
since 2012
Campaign organizations, Creators and Influencers, Civic and social impact companies
Nima Media
nima.media

Nima Media

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 🇬🇧
Build something, Building in the private sector
IF
projectsbyif.com

IF

We help our clients move faster, with less risk, by creating products and services that earn and maintain trust.

London
Build something, Building in the private sector
Iggy Love
iggy.love

Iggy Love

New York City (NYC / New York, NY)
Participation consultants, Build something, Building in the private sector
VPN Trust Initiative
vpntrustinitiative.com

VPN Trust Initiative

The VPN Trust Initiative (VTI) is an industry-led and member-driven consortium of VPN business leaders focused on improving digital safety for consumers by building understanding, strengthening trust,...

Richmond, VA
Trade groups, Building in the private sector, VPN
Public Good Group
publicgoodgroup.com

Public Good Group

Public Good Group helps design and implement strategies to strengthen civic knowledge and engagement (on a wide range of topics), and in turn enable democracy to be more responsive, productive, effici...

United States of America 🇺🇸
Participation consultants, Building in the private sector, Build something
datavaluepeople
datavaluepeople.com

datavaluepeople

We build bespoke state-of-the-art artificial intelligence systems that deliver value you can measure.

since 2020
Build something, Building in the private sector, Civic and social impact companies
Conspire for Good
conspireforgood.com

Conspire for Good

Insight, strategy, and coaching for mission-driven leaders & organizations

Civic and social impact companies, Build something, Building in the private sector
Defensive Lab Agency
defensive-lab.agency

Defensive Lab Agency

Defensive Lab Agency is a French company founded in 2018 by Esther Onfroy with the objective of providing expert services on digital security and software development to civil society organizations.

Paris
since 2018
Cybersecurity, Digital security and privacy, Build something
Draftlab
draftlab.org

Draftlab

Creative project design for social good champions through appropriate technology that strengthens human systems.

The Hague, Netherlands
since 2023
Civic and social impact companies, Build something, Building in the private sector
human rights, humanitarian, coaching
Innovation Engine
innoengine.co

Innovation Engine

Innovation Engine is a strategy firm that helps organizations across sectors unlock new value, often by doing something they’ve never done before, or through a model they haven’t used before.

Bowling Green, Kentucky
Civic and social impact companies, Build something, Building in the private sector
The Developer Society
dev.ngo

The Developer Society

We’re a not-for-profit co-op, working with people with a progressive mission who make the world a better place.

Birmingham, UK
Civic apps outfits, Build something, Building in the private sector
coop
PLURALL
plurall.cc

PLURALL

PLURALL is a boutique consultancy firm transforming complex policy challenges into opportunities for sustainable, community-driven digital infrastructures.

Paris
since 2025
Building in the private sector
Asurtec
asurtec.com

Asurtec

Your Trusted IT Partner for Community Health & Social Services

Ontario
Building in the private sector, Nonprofit tech
CrownShy
crown-shy.com

CrownShy

We provide democratic tools and methods for communities of all shapes and sizes.

United States of America 🇺🇸
Civic and social impact companies, Building in the private sector, Participatory democracy
Datack agency
datack.com

Datack agency

Datack is an activation agency that supports organizations, leveraging digital, creativity and data to meet their objectives.

Paris
Civic and social impact companies, Building in the private sector, Build something
To Community
to.community

To Community

To Community is a set of strategies for bonding companies to communities. It’s also an open research program on how to transition society to new forms of community ownership and governance.

United States of America 🇺🇸
Data governance, Build something, Building in the private sector
coop
Skvare LLC
skvare.com

Skvare LLC

Helping Others Help Others

Austin, TX
Nonprofit tech, Build something, Building in the private sector
Terner Labs
ternerlabs.org

Terner Labs

Terner Labs scales critical housing innovations at the intersection of equity, affordability, and sustainability.

Berkeley, CA
Build something, Building in the private sector, Accelerators
housing
Congruent Software Inc
congruentsoft.com/nonprofit-it-consulting.aspx

Congruent Software Inc

Maximize your mission impact through technology. Let us help you harness its power.

Bellevue, WA
Nonprofit tech, Build something, Building in the private sector
Bocoup
bocoup.com

Bocoup

We partner with tech companies, nonprofits, and other institutions on projects that promote a more just digital landscape for all users.

Massachusetts
since 2010
Social impact design firms, Build something, Building in the private sector
SocialLab
sociallab.ai

SocialLab

Innovative Intelligence for Social Good

Tallinn
since 2014
Social impact design firms, Build something, Building in the private sector
Capellic
capellic.com

Capellic

We build durable, impactful websites for world-changing nonprofits.

San Diego, CA
Social impact design firms, Build something, Building in the private sector
TechRise
techrise.co

TechRise

Where Chicago's historically underrepresented tech founders find the funding, knowledge, and networks to help your business thrive.

Chicago, IL
Accelerators, Build something, Building in the private sector
Voca
voca.city

Voca

Open SaaS & hosting service for Decidim

Geneva, Switzerland
Engagement tech, Digital participation platforms, Participation consultants
Decidim, People Powered, WhatsApp
Open Tech Strategies
opentechstrategies.com

Open Tech Strategies

Open source dev shop that has built solutions for clients like Socrata, Case Commons, and major nonprofits

United States of America 🇺🇸
Build something, Building in the private sector
Populate
populate.tools

Populate

We are a small digital studio doing product design, implementation, and new projects.

Madrid (Spain)
since 2015
Social impact design firms, Civic apps outfits, Building in the private sector
Public Works Office
publicworksoffice.com

Public Works Office

PwO is a technical consultancy that specializes in 0->1 product development and technology enablement in complex stakeholder environments, frequently touching government or the built environment, and...

United States of America 🇺🇸
since 2023
Build something, Building in the private sector, Govtech vendors
Phineo Startups Democracy Crisis Innovation Accelerator
phineo-startups.org/program/democracy-crisis

Phineo Startups Democracy Crisis Innovation Accelerator

In our accelerator program, we will guide you for 5 months to turn your idea into reality.

Berlin
since 2023
Accelerators, Build something, Building in the private sector
Dreamocracy
dreamocracy.eu

Dreamocracy

Collective creativity for the common good

Brussels
since 2020
Participatory democracy, Democratic Innovations, Social impact design firms
Startups & Society Initiative
startupsandsociety.org

Startups & Society Initiative

We are a non-profit think/do tank supporting founders and the startup ecosystem in building more equitable, world-positive tech companies.

Ethical tech and responsible tech, Adjacent Fields, Building in the private sector
The 10 Laws of Government Sales and Marketing - e.Republic
erepublic.com/10laws

The 10 Laws of Government Sales and Marketing - e.Republic

After three decades of working with thousands of companies, we’ve distilled the best of what we’ve learned into a set of practical insights — our “10 Laws of Government Sales and Marketing.”

100 Blue Ravine Road, Folsom, CA 95630
Procurement, Govtech, Build something
Kara
joinkara.com

Kara

Automated data gathering, simple ESG frameworks & actionable insights for venture capital investors and portfolio companies.

Fintech for good, Adjacent Fields, Evaluate impact
Publi Ou Fake
internetlab.org.br/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/guia_Desinfo.-V.1909.pdf

Publi Ou Fake

Uma cartilha em que trazemos ferramentas para que profissionais da área de marketing e publicidade possam navegar melhor e com mais confiança frente às complexidades da relação entre publicidade e des...

Brazil (Brasil) 🇧🇷
Fight disinformation, Media, Building in the private sector
guides, reports
Ad Hoc
adhocteam.us

Ad Hoc

Better government software. Services that work, for people.

McLean, Virginia
since 2015
The People, Build something, Building in the private sector
Decade-Plus Club
Corporate Civic Playbook
playbook.civicalliance.com

Corporate Civic Playbook

A first-of-its-kind resource that defines corporate civic engagement, providing clear tools to help more companies become active players in strengthening the resiliency of our democracy

United States of America 🇺🇸
Building in the private sector, Playbooks and design principles
commercial
GovITHub
ithub.gov.ro

GovITHub

Programul guvernamental care ii aduce laolalta pe cei care cred intr-un viitor digital pentru Romania

Romania 🇷🇴
since 2016
Build something, Building in the private sector, Supporting public sector from outside government
The Opportunity Project
opportunity.census.gov

The Opportunity Project

The Opportunity Project helps teams use federal open data to build solutions to our nation’s toughest challenges.

United States of America 🇺🇸
since 2017
Build something, Building in the private sector, Supporting public sector from outside government
methodology, United States (federal government)
DataMade
datamade.us

DataMade

DataMade is a civic technology company. We build open source technology using open data to empower journalists, researchers, governments and advocacy organizations.

Chicago, IL
since 2012
Civic data, Data schemas and standards, The Tech
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