Making technology work for democracy is the
defining challenge of our time.
"Witnessing the Fellows commit their creativity and passion to strengthen democratic ideals is incredibly rewarding.
Our Democracy Tech Fellowship is all about fueling that drive - offering the resources, network, and hands-on experience that help turn bold ideas into tangible results.
It is an honor to see their relentless dedication spark positive change in their home countries and on a global scale."
The Democracy Tech Entrepreneur Fellowship
Election interference on social media, disinformation, deep fakes, pandemic surveillance, and illicit facial recognition are all dangers to democracy from the wrong uses of technology. Our fellowship is established against this backdrop with an aim to support tech entrepreneurs with innovative solutions to democracies' threats.
We recognize the need to build from the bottom up, while bringing out what the free world does best: innovation, entrepreneurship and new ideas. The fellowship is driven by three key elements; collective learning masterclasses, peer to peer mentor sessions, and building strong networks among entrepreneurs.
Fellowship details
The Democracy Tech Entrepreneur Fellowship empowers innovators from Ukraine, Georgia, Moldova, and Armenia to develop tech-driven solutions that strengthen democracy.
The Fellowship unfolds in two stages, equipping fellows with the tools to maximize their projects' impact. Beyond the program, an alumni network ensures long-term support and collaboration.
The Copenhagen Democracy Summit is a flagship gathering of global leaders, policymakers, business pioneers, and democracy advocates committed to defending and advancing democratic values.
Held annually, the summit provides a dynamic platform to exchange ideas, share solutions, and forge alliances in the fight for freedom. It is where the world’s democracies unite to address challenges and reaffirm their dedication to liberty and human rights.
Eligibility
Are you from Ukraine, Georgia, Moldova, or Armenia and committed to advancing democratic values? If you’ve launched a scalable business aligned with our Democracy Tech criteria, have a strong English proficiency, and can dedicate time to the full fellowship, you might qualify!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Democracy Tech?
Tech innovations that can strengthen or/and provide solutions to one of the above six mentioned conceptions of democracy, namely, electoral, consensus, accountability, participatory, deliberative and egalitarian. We also consider media literacy tools addressing the problem of disinformation, and unethical artificial intelligence.
What is a scalable business?
A scalable business is one that focuses on the implementation of processes that lead to an efficient operation. The workflow and structure of the business allow for scalability, where measurement of the entire business can be assessed and managed at each level.
What is the application timeline?
Our call for applications opens on September 13, 2024 and closes on November 30, 2024. Following that is the selection process which will also entail interview sessions with selected fellows.
What is the fellowship timeline?
Stage 1, which is composed of bi-weekly collective masterclasses and mentor sessions will run from early January until the end of May, 2025. And Stage 2 will start in May, where fellows will attend Copenhagen Democracy Summit, slated for May 13 - 14, 2025. And follow up activities will be conduct including regional outreach events in our target countries
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