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We fight for open knowledge and democratic participation by developing technologies and tools that strengthen civil society.

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Jugend hackt

Jugend hackt

A program for young people who want to improve the world with their technical skills
Datenschule

Datenschule

Do good with data. Learn how to use data.
Code for Germany

Code for Germany

Community of hundreds of volunteers
FragDenStaat

FragDenStaat

The Freedom of Information Platform
Prototype Fund

Prototype Fund

47.500€ for your public interest tech idea
Prototype Fund Hardware

Prototype Fund Hardware

Zivilgesellschaftlich orientierte, offene Hardware fördern

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