Open Knowledge Foundation
Grant in 2023
Open Knowledge Foundation is a not-for-profit organization established in 2004 and headquartered in Cambridge, United Kingdom. It aims to enhance the effectiveness of governments, research institutions, civil society, and businesses through the use of open-source tools and technologies. The organization is dedicated to promoting open knowledge, believing in its capacity to yield significant societal benefits. To achieve its mission, Open Knowledge Foundation provides a range of services, including software development, technical expertise, training, and collaborative projects, all focused on facilitating open and adaptable data management.
Intelehealth
Grant in 2023
Open-source mobile telemedicine platform for last mile health care delivery
HURIDOCS is a non-governmental organization dedicated to empowering human rights organizations through the effective use of information and technology. It focuses on enhancing the capacity of key human rights entities by providing tools and methodologies for organizing and presenting data related to human rights violations. HURIDOCS aims to foster interconnectivity within the human rights sector and designs reusable open-source software solutions that address specific challenges faced by these organizations. By equipping NGOs with accessible and efficient resources, HURIDOCS enables them to advocate more effectively for their causes.
Open Data Institute
Grant in 2023
The Open Data Institute Ltd. is a non-profit organization based in London, established in 2012. It aims to foster an open data culture that generates economic, environmental, and social value. By convening experts, the Institute promotes collaboration and innovation, helping to incubate and nurture new ideas through professional coaching and mentoring services. The organization offers a variety of educational courses focused on open data, including topics such as law and licensing, practical applications, and technologies. Through these initiatives, the Open Data Institute strives to unlock data supply, generate demand, and disseminate knowledge to address both local and global challenges. Founded by Sir Tim Berners-Lee and Professor Nigel Shadbolt, the Institute operates with a global remit, engaging with individuals and organizations interested in leveraging open data for societal benefit.
Learning Equality
Grant in 2023
Learning Equality is a California-based non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring equitable access to quality education worldwide. Established in 2012, the organization initially developed KA Lite, a platform that allows users to access Khan Academy content offline, reaching over 4.5 million individuals across 200 countries. Building on this success, Learning Equality introduced Kolibri, an open-source educational platform designed to address educational disparities due to limited internet connectivity. Kolibri enables users to access a vast library of curated educational resources offline and allows educators to create customized curricula that cater to local contexts. It includes features for self-paced and collaborative learning, providing instant feedback and personalized recommendations to support students in a blended learning environment. By focusing on open educational resources and low-cost technological solutions, Learning Equality aims to empower learners and educators in low-resource settings, facilitating innovative pedagogical approaches.
Open Climate Fix
Grant in 2023
Open Climate Fix offers climate change mitigation through open-science and open-source software development.
Open Supply Hub
Grant in 2023
Open Supply Hub is a platform for supply chain data that anyone can browse and contribute to.
Meedan is a hybrid social technology enterprise that focuses on enhancing cross-language interaction on the web, particularly in the realms of social media verification and translation. The company offers a suite of tools designed to support journalism and improve digital literacy. One of its key products, Checkdesk, facilitates collaboration between newsrooms and citizen journalists, enabling them to fact-check and verify information surrounding breaking news events. Additionally, Meedan's Bridge platform provides social media translation services, helping to make information more accessible across language barriers. By developing open-source tools for content creation, annotation, verification, and archival, Meedan aims to promote equitable access to information both online and offline.
Open Earth Foundation
Grant in 2023
Open Earth Foundation is a non-profit organization that develops open digital infrastructure to improve planetary resilience.
MIT Solve is an accelerator based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, established in 2016 as an initiative of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Its mission is to advance sustainable and equitable solutions to address some of the world's most pressing challenges. Each year, MIT Solve issues Global Challenges to identify promising teams of tech entrepreneurs who can drive significant change. The organization fosters a community of leaders and changemakers, facilitating partnerships that help these solver teams scale their impact. Rooted in MIT's commitment to open technological innovation and actionable thought leadership, MIT Solve aims to harness fresh ideas and collaborative efforts to create a better future for all.
MuckRock is a Boston-based company that simplifies the process of filing, tracking, and sharing public records requests. By offering an intuitive interface and partially automating the request process, MuckRock enables individuals to easily access governmental information. The platform supports various inquiries, including those related to government spending, surveillance, and demographic trends, thereby fostering original reporting and enhancing watchdog journalism. Through its services, MuckRock aims to promote transparency and accountability in government activities.
Knowledge Futures Group
Grant in 2022
Knowledge Futures Group is a 501c3 nonprofit building open source technology and collaborating with communities of practice to design and build the public digital infrastructure needed for effective, equitable, and sustainable knowledge futures.
Open Data Institute
Grant in 2022
The Open Data Institute Ltd. is a non-profit organization based in London, established in 2012. It aims to foster an open data culture that generates economic, environmental, and social value. By convening experts, the Institute promotes collaboration and innovation, helping to incubate and nurture new ideas through professional coaching and mentoring services. The organization offers a variety of educational courses focused on open data, including topics such as law and licensing, practical applications, and technologies. Through these initiatives, the Open Data Institute strives to unlock data supply, generate demand, and disseminate knowledge to address both local and global challenges. Founded by Sir Tim Berners-Lee and Professor Nigel Shadbolt, the Institute operates with a global remit, engaging with individuals and organizations interested in leveraging open data for societal benefit.
MIT Solve is an accelerator based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, established in 2016 as an initiative of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Its mission is to advance sustainable and equitable solutions to address some of the world's most pressing challenges. Each year, MIT Solve issues Global Challenges to identify promising teams of tech entrepreneurs who can drive significant change. The organization fosters a community of leaders and changemakers, facilitating partnerships that help these solver teams scale their impact. Rooted in MIT's commitment to open technological innovation and actionable thought leadership, MIT Solve aims to harness fresh ideas and collaborative efforts to create a better future for all.
Code.org is a non-profit organization focused on expanding computer science education in K-12 schools across the United States. Its mission is to integrate computer programming into the core curriculum, positioning it alongside traditional STEM subjects such as biology, physics, chemistry, and math. The organization provides free online courses that are designed for non-commercial purposes, utilizing open-source technology to facilitate access to its educational resources. Code.org's curriculum resources and tutorials are distributed under a Creative Commons license, promoting widespread use and adaptation. Through its efforts, Code.org aims to ensure that all students have the opportunity to learn computer science and develop essential programming skills.
MIT Solve is an accelerator based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, established in 2016 as an initiative of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Its mission is to advance sustainable and equitable solutions to address some of the world's most pressing challenges. Each year, MIT Solve issues Global Challenges to identify promising teams of tech entrepreneurs who can drive significant change. The organization fosters a community of leaders and changemakers, facilitating partnerships that help these solver teams scale their impact. Rooted in MIT's commitment to open technological innovation and actionable thought leadership, MIT Solve aims to harness fresh ideas and collaborative efforts to create a better future for all.