Making technology work for democracy is the
defining challenge of our time.
"What strikes me most is each Impact Leader's profound sense of purpose. Connecting them with expert guidance, practical tools, and our global network of democracy advocates shows me how collaboration truly amplifies impact.
It is a privilege to witness these projects create real change as they shape a more inclusive, democratic future.
It reminds me why this work matters."
The Tech for Democracy Impact Accelerator
The Tech for Democracy Impact Accelerator (TDIA) aims to help each project deliver meaningful impact by providing expert advice, tangible tools and access to the Alliance of Democracies Foundation’s extensive network of democracy activists, business leaders and entrepreneurs.
Our objective
This initiative is launching at a critical time when state-sponsored threat groups are attacking government institutions across Europe, endangering systems and civil society organizations, making it more vital than ever to foster resilience against these threats.
With new opportunities emerging to harness technology and AI for good, the moment calls for effective partnerships between public, private, and civic organizations. AoD, through its TDIA initiative, stands at the intersection of technology and democracy, driving innovation to bolster democratic defense.
About the TDIA
The selected Impact Projects are tackling major democratic challenges with their solutions at the forefront of technological innovation. Presenting a strong community and a joint front is essential in the fight for democracy.
The cohort consists of nonprofits, civic entities, academic institutions, and social enterprises working to scale initiatives that promote democratic resilience in the region. This includes leveraging advanced technology and AI to support democratic processes, enhance civic engagement and develop solutions that safeguard elections.
The organizations selected for the TDIA have built coalitions of organizations working together to create or scale solutions in the following focus areas:
Protecting Election Integrity
For example, supporting cybersecurity for critical infrastructure and building the cyber capacity of nonprofit, non-governmental organisations who work on election-related topics, as well as tackling foreign disinformation through innovative methods such as prebunking.
Supporting Voter Education
For example, digital literacy training for voters, or new ways of making civics information more accessible.
Strengthening Civic Dialogue
For example, encouraging scaled dialogue and community building to engage in consensus building, or advancing deliberative tech that fosters, supports, and leads to informed decision-making.Meet the Experts Behind the Impact
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“Impact Corner” at the Copenhagen Democracy Summit
As part of the accelerator, posters showcasing Impact Projects will be exhibited at the Copenhagen Democracy Summit.
Kristin Sigus
Kristin Sigus is an Estonian born, Copenhagen based multidisciplinary artist behind the posters showcasing the 13 European non-profit organisations of the Tech for Democracy Impact Accelerator programme at the Copenhagen Democracy Summit. Inspired by the enterprising solutions of the Impact Leaders and their efforts on tackling democratic challenges, Sigus decided to translate the organisations as developers of new tools in the toolbox of democracy. A parallel with tools shows the action that is taken to improve the quality and strength of different things; in this case it is done with democracy.
AI as a new reality plays a significant role in the means of the Impact Leaders, in order to highlight this, Sigus is proposing a contrast of something real, something hand-made in the execution of the posters. Contrast often sets highlight on the treated matter. The new tools for democracy are co-created with AI by humans to humans. As a combination of mixed-media, craft and hand-drawn elements, the feel of human should shine through. Every poster is treated separately, while the concept of a toolbox for a better future gives continuity to the ensemble.
As a creator Kristin Sigus defines herself as an observer. Using the societal climates; experiences-expressions of the society as her main source of inspiration, art is her medium to communicate and comment on cultural and historical contexts. Her work is linked to elements that are readable and relatable for the audience with the aim of bringing them to discussion and interpretation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Tech for Democracy Impact Accelerator?
The Tech for Democracy Impact Accelerator (TDIA) is Alliance of Democracies Foundation’s newest program. The TDIA supports selected European non-profit and social enterprise projects using advanced technology to address key democratic challenges facing society today. By providing expert advice, tangible tools and access to an extensive network of democracy activists, business leaders and entrepreneurs, the program aims to help each project deliver meaningful impact.
How are the Impact Projects selected?
The selected Impact Projects are tackling major democratic challenges with their solutions at the forefront of technological innovation. Presenting a strong community and a joint front is essential in the fight for democracy.
The cohort consists of nonprofits, civic entities, academic institutions, and social enterprises working to scale initiatives that promote democratic resilience in the region. This includes leveraging advanced technology and AI to support democratic processes, enhance civic engagement and develop solutions that safeguard elections.
What work are the selected organizations contributing to?
The organizations selected for the TDIA have built coalitions of organizations working together to create or scale solutions in the following focus areas:
- Protecting election integrity: For example, supporting cybersecurity for critical infrastructure and building the cyber capacity of nonprofit, non-governmental organisations who work on election-related topics, as well as tackling foreign disinformation through innovative methods such as prebunking.
- Supporting voter education: For example, digital literacy training for voters, or new ways of making civics information more accessible.
- Strengthening civic dialogue: For example, by promoting community building and advancing deliberative technology that fosters and supports informed decision-making
What does the Accelerator consist of?
The accelerator program comprises several key components designed to support and elevate participating organizations.
It begins with an in-person launch event that brings together all selected participants to build connections and set the stage for the journey ahead.
Over the course of the program, participants engage in six intensive masterclasses led by experts in the field, covering essential topics tailored to their development. In addition to group learning, each organization benefits from personalized one-on-one coaching sessions, offering targeted guidance and strategic support.
The program culminates in a final exhibition, where participants have the opportunity to showcase their work and progress at the prestigious Copenhagen Democracy Summit, gaining visibility and forging new partnerships on a global stage.