Keseb Democracy Innovation Lab (iLab)

Keseb’s Democracy Innovation Lab catalyzes promising early-stage innovations reimagining the building blocks of democracy. The theme of the inaugural iLab is “reimagining community-building for inclusive and resilient democracies.” We are seeking to select and support 10 innovative community-building solutions that aim to foster cross-group belonging in diverse societies.

• Theme (2026): Reimagining community‑building for inclusive and resilient democracies.
• Format: 8‑month hybrid program (virtual + in‑person).
• Programming: Futures visioning, innovation development, long‑term planning.
• Support: Sessions with foresight experts, individualized mentorship, peer‑to‑peer exchange.
• Outcome: Development of global innovation principles for community‑building, shared with the pro‑democracy field.
• Funding: $10,000 USD in seed funding per project at conclusion.
• Community: Invitation to join the Keseb Community for ongoing transnational collaboration.

• Project must be early‑stage, nonpartisan, and not‑for‑profit.
• Must align with theme: community‑building for inclusive and resilient democracies.
• Project stages: idea stage, pilot (<2 years old), or post‑pilot redesign.
• Spend meaningful time on the project.
• Be proficient in English (full fluency not required).
• Commit to virtual and in‑person Lab gatherings.
• Strong emphasis on collaboration, knowledge‑sharing, and transnational learning.