The Patrick J. McGovern Foundation, based in Boston, Massachusetts, is a philanthropic organization founded in 1990 that focuses on the intersection of artificial intelligence, data science, and social impact. Established as a legacy of IDG founder Patrick J. McGovern, the Foundation aims to harness the potential of technology to democratize access to knowledge and improve the human condition. It invests in initiatives that explore and develop AI and data science to create positive societal change. By fostering innovation in these fields, the Foundation seeks to fulfill McGovern's vision of leveraging technology for the greater good, ultimately enhancing lives and addressing pressing global challenges.
STEMarts Labs creates interactive experiences that empower youth and communities via the intersection of art, science, and technology.
Access Now
Grant in 2023
Access Now is an international human rights organization that defends and extends the digital rights of users at risk. It combines innovative policy, user engagement, and direct technical support in order to carry out its duties. Access Now is based in New York, United States.
Transform Health
Grant in 2023
Transform Health is an organization coalition dedicated to attaining health for everyone in the digital era.
HURIDOCS
Grant in 2023
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 groups by providing services that improve interconnectivity within the sector and facilitate access to critical resources. HURIDOCS designs and develops reusable open-source software tools aimed at addressing common challenges faced in the field. By organizing and presenting data related to human rights violations, the organization enables NGOs to advocate more effectively for their causes, ensuring that they have the simplest and most efficient tools at their disposal.
AkiraChix
Grant in 2023
Akirachix is a not-for-profit organization focused on empowering young women through technical training, mentorship, and outreach programs. By providing comprehensive training and upskilling opportunities, Akirachix aims to increase the number of skilled women in the technology sector. The organization is dedicated to changing the landscape of the tech industry by fostering a supportive community that connects and inspires women. Through its initiatives, Akirachix enables women to acquire essential IT and entrepreneurial skills, thereby enhancing their economic competitiveness and helping to bridge the gender gap in technology.
MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Grant in 2023
MIT Lincoln Laboratory is a federally-funded research and development center established in 1951, located in Lexington, Massachusetts. It focuses on applying advanced technologies to address national security challenges. Initially aimed at developing a robust air defense system, the laboratory's first significant achievement was the semi-automatic ground environment air defense system. Over the years, its scope has broadened to encompass various programs, including space surveillance, missile defense, surface surveillance, air traffic control, object identification, communications, homeland protection, and high-performance computing. The laboratory is dedicated to both long-term technology development and rapid prototyping and demonstration of systems that enhance national security.
Open Knowledge Foundation
Grant in 2023
Open Knowledge Foundation is a not-for-profit organization based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, established in 2004. It aims to enhance the effectiveness of governments, research institutions, civil society, and companies by promoting open data and open-source tools. The foundation provides a range of services, including software development, professional consulting, technical expertise, training, and collaborative projects. By advocating for open knowledge, it seeks to facilitate the seamless sharing of data and information, emphasizing the societal benefits that can arise from increased accessibility and transparency.
Technovation
Grant in 2023
Technovation is a global nonprofit organization focused on technology education that aims to empower girls to become leaders, creators, and problem-solvers. Established in 2010 with a pilot program involving 45 girls, Technovation has evolved into a worldwide competition that engages thousands of participants. Girls work in teams to develop mobile applications that address real-world challenges, supported by volunteer mentors and parents. Over the years, Technovation has successfully reached over 2,500 girls across 28 countries, resulting in the development of 650 mobile apps and the education of participants on launching startup companies. The organization operates efficiently with a small paid staff, relying on the dedication of numerous partners and volunteers to keep costs low.
Watt Time
Grant in 2023
Watt Time builds technologies that enable electronic devices to automatically sync the times they use power to moments of clean energy. WattTime’s technologies combine real-time data from power grid operators, the EPA, and more. They detect moments when using electricity will be cleaner and enable automatic adjustments to actually choose which types of power plants your devices rely on. With a simple software update, smart device owners can instantly and permanently reduce their carbon footprint while helping clean and renewable power plants compete on the grid.
Tech Matters
Grant in 2023
Tech Matters, Inc. is an IT consultancy firm based in Palo Alto, California, established in 2009. The company specializes in providing IT infrastructure and support to social organizations, focusing on initiatives such as helplines and efforts against unjust labor practices. Tech Matters aims to bridge the gap between donors, policymakers, and business leaders, leveraging technology to drive social impact and facilitate systemic change. By equipping organizations with advanced technological capabilities, Tech Matters helps them address significant social challenges effectively.
The Future Society
Grant in 2023
The Future Society is a non-profit think and do tank, which aims at addressing the profound consequences of the current technological explosion. Their mission is to help build a future that preserves humanity while harnessing the upsides of technology.
Rainforest Connection
Grant in 2023
Rainforest Connection (RFCx) is a nonprofit organization focused on using acoustic technology to combat illegal logging and enhance biodiversity monitoring in rainforests worldwide. The organization's Guardian system employs acoustic monitors to detect sounds associated with illegal logging, such as chainsaws and trucks, and sends real-time alerts to local partners for immediate action. Additionally, the RFCx Arbimon platform facilitates the monitoring of various species, including those that are endemic and threatened, by analyzing their behavior and distribution in vulnerable areas. This comprehensive data collection helps RFCx understand the effects of human and environmental factors on wildlife, thereby informing more effective conservation strategies to protect these critical ecosystems.
Medtronic LABS
Grant in 2023
Medtronic LABS is a health systems innovator that develops community-based, tech-enabled solutions for underserved patients, families, and communities across the world.
Digital Democracy
Grant in 2023
Digital Democracy’s mission is to empower marginalized communities to use technology to defend their rights. As technology becomes cheaper and more accessible, They believe it can and should be used to bring more voices to the table. Digital Democracy helps Thier partners achieve transformative change and works toward a world where all people can participate in decisions that govern their lives.
New_ Public
Grant in 2023
New_ Public is an online community platform for thinkers, builders, designers, and technologists.
Institute for Security and Technology
Grant in 2023
The Institute for Security and Technology, based in the San Francisco Bay Area, is a non-profit foundation dedicated to researching and developing policy recommendations to address critical security challenges arising from technological advancements.
Tarjimly
Grant in 2023
Tarjimly is a technology nonprofit that addresses the language barriers faced by refugees by connecting them with on-demand translators through its mobile application. Founded by two immigrant MIT graduates, the organization enables refugees to communicate effectively with medical professionals, legal advisors, and aid workers by connecting them to volunteer translators within 60 seconds. Users can engage in text, phone, or video communications, facilitating better integration and support. The platform has mobilized over 6,000 trained translators, assisting more than 15,000 refugees and NGOs worldwide. Tarjimly’s mission is to eliminate humanitarian language barriers and leverage technology to engage millions of bilingual volunteers, ultimately improving the lives of displaced individuals.
Equitech Futures
Grant in 2023
Equitech Futures is a e-learning providers organization.
Thorn
Grant in 2023
Thorn is an organization focused on combating the sexual exploitation of children through technological innovation. Originally established as the Demi & Ashton Foundation, Thorn collaborates with various stakeholders, including the tech industry, government entities, and non-governmental organizations, to address and disrupt predatory behavior. By leveraging advanced technology, Thorn aims to rescue victims and enhance protections for vulnerable children, thereby creating a safer environment for youth.
Climate Interactive
Grant in 2023
Climate Interactive creates and shares cutting-edge tools that drive effective and equitable climate action.
OpenFn
Grant in 2023
OpenFn is an IT firm that specializes in providing an enterprise integration platform designed to assist governments and social-sector organizations in streamlining their operations. The platform enables users to connect data and systems seamlessly, facilitating workflow automation and enhancing overall efficiency. By improving interoperability, OpenFn empowers health and humanitarian interventions to scale effectively, allowing organizations to concentrate on their core missions and deliver improved outcomes for their beneficiaries.
All Tech Is Human
Grant in 2023
All Tech Is Human is an accelerator for tech consideration and hub for the Responsible Tech community. We are speeding up the process of progress by bringing together multiple stakeholders, promoting knowledge-sharing & collaboration, and increasing the diversity of voices in important tech/society issues. All Tech Is Human acts as a catalyst & connector for tech consideration, uniting the private & public sectors, informing policymakers, media, & technologists, and allowing for greater participation by the general public. All Tech Is Human has an ambitious goal of altering the process of how technologies are developed and deployed. We create a more thoughtful future towards technology by making it more inclusive, multidisciplinary, and participatory. We are busy building a dedicated team of advisors, a broad range of experts we rely on for advice, and a network of volunteers throughout the globe. Our goal is to become the hub that unites multiple stakeholders from a broad range of backgrounds interested in working out the difficult tech issues facing us on a personal and societal level.
Open Supply Hub
Grant in 2023
Open Supply Hub is a platform for supply chain data that anyone can browse and contribute to.
Fast Forward
Grant in 2023
Fast Forward is an accelerator dedicated to supporting social technology nonprofits. The organization offers a three-month program that includes a philanthropic grant, access to experienced mentors, a tailored curriculum, and a supportive community. By providing both financial and human capital, Fast Forward aims to help these nonprofits scale their technology solutions and maximize their impact in addressing social challenges.
Opportunity@Work
Grant in 2023
Opportunity@Work, founded in 2015 and based in Washington, DC, is an organization dedicated to providing career opportunities and employment services that focus on individual skills. It aims to connect underrepresented talent with jobs that match their abilities, thereby enhancing workforce diversity and inclusion. Through its initiatives, Opportunity@Work seeks to empower individuals by recognizing and leveraging their skills, regardless of traditional educational or experiential barriers. The organization is committed to creating pathways to meaningful employment, supporting both job seekers and employers in the process.
Tech Goes Home
Grant in 2023
Tech Goes Home is a non-profit organization providing digital skills training, computers, and home internet access to learners. Tech Goes Home provides adult programs as well as family-based intergenerational programs. TGH's family-based programs bring together youth and their caregivers to learn digital skills as a group. Each family or individual who participates in TGH's programs completes 15 hours of interactive, culturally responsive digital skills training, earning a Chromebook or iPad as well as, if necessary, 12 months of internet service.
Allies Against Slavery
Grant in 2023
They harness the power of technology, data, and partnerships to combat human trafficking and protect freedom and dignity.
The Tech Interactive
Grant in 2023
The Tech Interactive is a science and technology center for the development of educational content for students.
Team4Tech Foundation
Grant in 2023
Team4Tech is a non-profit organization that connects the digital equality gap in education to create participation and opportunities for under-resourced learners through technology solutions and training.
Per Scholas
Grant in 2023
Per Scholas is a nonprofit organization founded over 20 years ago to address poverty by providing technology access and education to underserved communities. The organization focuses on creating opportunities for individuals to improve their lives through targeted training for key technical roles, aligning its curriculum with the needs identified by employers. A significant aspect of Per Scholas's mission is enhancing diversity within the technology sector, as evidenced by its student demographic, which includes 90% people of color, one-third women, and one-third disconnected young adults. By offering pathways into the IT field, Per Scholas aims to close the skills gap and promote a more inclusive workforce.
AnnieCannons
Grant in 2023
AnnieCannons, established in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering survivors of human trafficking. It achieves this by providing coding and computer-based skills training through boot camps, preparing them for long-term careers in the tech industry. The organization's mission is to transform these survivors into self-sustainable software professionals, connecting them with freelance income opportunities using the skills they've acquired.
Meedan
Grant in 2023
Meedan is a hybrid social technology enterprise focused on enhancing cross-language interaction on the web, particularly through social media verification and translation tools. The company offers Checkdesk, a product designed for newsrooms to facilitate collaboration with citizen journalists for fact-checking and verifying media during breaking events. Additionally, Meedan provides Bridge, a platform that specializes in social media translation. By developing open-source tools for content creation and sharing, Meedan aims to improve journalism, digital literacy, and the accessibility of information both online and offline, ultimately making information access more equitable.
Kids in Tech
Grant in 2023
Kids in Tech works with school systems and youth development organizations to deliver hands-on learning projects in technology to address the rising STEM skill deficiency among elementary and middle school students
The Hidden Genius Project
Grant in 2023
The Hidden Genius Project (THGP) is an Oakland, CA based non-profit that trains black male youth in entrepreneurial thinking and technology creation to solve the problems of tomorrow. THGP is focused on unlocking career paths in (but not exclusive to): Software Engineering, User Experience Design and Technology Entrepreneurship. The Hidden Genius Project seeks to be the leading incubator of high-performing black-male entrepreneurs and technologists. These leaders are committed to cultivating future generations of aspiring and underserved youth software technologists. THGP cultivates a cohesive community of tech innovators who actuate positive and transformational change within their communities.
Center for Democracy and Technology
Grant in 2023
At the Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT), they believe in the power of the Internet. Whether it's facilitating entrepreneurial endeavors, providing access to new markets and opportunities, or creating a platform for free speech, the Internet empowers, emboldens and equalizes people around the world. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, they work to preserve the user-controlled nature of the Internet and champion freedom of expression. They support laws, corporate policies, and technology tools that protect the privacy of Internet users, and advocate for stronger legal controls on government surveillance. With offices in Washington, DC and San Francisco, and an international presence in London and Brussels, CDT works inclusively across sectors and the political spectrum to find tangible solutions to today's most pressing Internet policy challenges.
Common Sense Media
Grant in 2023
Common Sense Media is a non-profit organization focused on promoting safe technology and media for children. It provides education and advocacy to families, educators, and policymakers, offering trustworthy information and guidance on how to navigate the complexities of media in a digital age. By emphasizing the importance of responsible media consumption, Common Sense Media aims to empower families to harness the benefits of technology while minimizing risks. The organization is dedicated to ensuring that all children and families can improve their lives through informed media choices.
Global Digital Health Network
Grant in 2023
The GDHN is a networking forum to share information, engage with the broader community, & provide leadership in digital health for the underserved populations in low-resource environments.
mySociety
Grant in 2023
mySociety Limited is a charitable institution based in London, United Kingdom, founded in 2003. The organization specializes in web development, digital consulting, user experience design, and managing freedom of information requests. Its primary focus is to enhance civic engagement through various websites that empower individuals and support the public and nonprofit sectors in utilizing technology more effectively to benefit citizens.
Thomson Reuters Foundation
Grant in 2023
Thomson Reuters Foundation is a non-profit organization that provides an international audience with information, media development services, and free legal assistance. The organization’s main focus areas include independent journalism, human rights, women’s empowerment, corruption, climate, food, and the rule of law. Additionally, it offers free journalism and media training services. The Thomson Reuters Foundation has come a long way since it was established in 1983 as a training programme for journalists in developing countries. Since Monique Villa’s appointment as CEO in 2008, the Foundation has transformed into an entrepreneurial corporate charity with a start-up spirit. In 2010, Monique Villa launched TrustLaw, the award-winning service that spreads the practice of pro bono worldwide. Monique also used her experience as a journalist to set up an editorial programme entirely dedicated to covering the world’s under-reported stories. Journalism training was also scaled up, with the creation of new courses and platforms for independent media worldwide, and the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism. In 2012, Trust Women was launched. The yearly conference has quickly become one of the leading forums to discuss human trafficking and slavery, and many other issues revolving around women’s economic and social empowerment.
Computer Science For All
Grant in 2023
Computer Science for All (CS4All) is a 10-year initiative designed to provide a meaningful, high-quality computer science education to public school students in the NYC school system at each school level—elementary, middle and high school. By 2025, the NYC Department of Education (DOE) will train nearly 5,000 teachers who will bring CS education to the city’s 1.1 million public school students. CS4All is a public-private partnership between the DOE and NYC that is supported by a range of foundations, corporations, nonprofits, and individuals.
MIT Solve
Grant in 2023
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.
HelpMum
Grant in 2022
HelpMum is a digital social enterprise that leverages mobile technology and low-cost innovation to tackle maternal and infant mortality in underprivileged and remote areas, primarily in Nigeria. The company provides clean birth kits to women in need and employs a vaccination tracker and AI-driven adviser to ensure babies receive timely immunizations. By using these tools, HelpMum aims to improve health outcomes for both mothers and infants.
Access Now
Grant in 2022
Access Now is an international human rights organization that defends and extends the digital rights of users at risk. It combines innovative policy, user engagement, and direct technical support in order to carry out its duties. Access Now is based in New York, United States.
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.
Common Sense Media
Grant in 2022
Common Sense Media is a non-profit organization focused on promoting safe technology and media for children. It provides education and advocacy to families, educators, and policymakers, offering trustworthy information and guidance on how to navigate the complexities of media in a digital age. By emphasizing the importance of responsible media consumption, Common Sense Media aims to empower families to harness the benefits of technology while minimizing risks. The organization is dedicated to ensuring that all children and families can improve their lives through informed media choices.
All Tech Is Human
Grant in 2022
All Tech Is Human is an accelerator for tech consideration and hub for the Responsible Tech community. We are speeding up the process of progress by bringing together multiple stakeholders, promoting knowledge-sharing & collaboration, and increasing the diversity of voices in important tech/society issues. All Tech Is Human acts as a catalyst & connector for tech consideration, uniting the private & public sectors, informing policymakers, media, & technologists, and allowing for greater participation by the general public. All Tech Is Human has an ambitious goal of altering the process of how technologies are developed and deployed. We create a more thoughtful future towards technology by making it more inclusive, multidisciplinary, and participatory. We are busy building a dedicated team of advisors, a broad range of experts we rely on for advice, and a network of volunteers throughout the globe. Our goal is to become the hub that unites multiple stakeholders from a broad range of backgrounds interested in working out the difficult tech issues facing us on a personal and societal level.
Computer History Museum
Grant in 2022
Computer History Museum is a non-profit organization that explores the history of computing and its ongoing impact on society. Computer History Museum is dedicated to the preservation and celebration of computer history and is home to the largest international collection of computing artifacts in the world, encompassing computer hardware, software, documentation, ephemera, photographs, oral histories, and moving images. The organization brings computer history to life through large-scale exhibits, an acclaimed speaker series, a dynamic website, docent-led tours, and an award-winning education program. Computer History Museum was founded in 1996 and is based in Mountain View, California.
MIT Solve
Grant in 2022
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.
Computer Science For All
Grant in 2022
Computer Science for All (CS4All) is a 10-year initiative designed to provide a meaningful, high-quality computer science education to public school students in the NYC school system at each school level—elementary, middle and high school. By 2025, the NYC Department of Education (DOE) will train nearly 5,000 teachers who will bring CS education to the city’s 1.1 million public school students. CS4All is a public-private partnership between the DOE and NYC that is supported by a range of foundations, corporations, nonprofits, and individuals.
The Markle Foundation
Grant in 2022
The Markle Foundation is an independent non-profit organization based in New York, established in 1927. Its mission is to enhance access to quality jobs by recognizing skills acquired through various means, regardless of formal education. The foundation aims to influence policies that foster a labor market where all individuals can secure rewarding positions, particularly in the evolving digital economy. This includes promoting the creation of new jobs in sectors impacted by emerging technologies and ensuring that these roles provide economic mobility for individuals of diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, genders, and experience levels. Additionally, Markle focuses on leveraging communication and information technologies to address significant public needs in areas such as health and economic security.
Technovation
Grant in 2022
Technovation is a global nonprofit organization focused on technology education that aims to empower girls to become leaders, creators, and problem-solvers. Established in 2010 with a pilot program involving 45 girls, Technovation has evolved into a worldwide competition that engages thousands of participants. Girls work in teams to develop mobile applications that address real-world challenges, supported by volunteer mentors and parents. Over the years, Technovation has successfully reached over 2,500 girls across 28 countries, resulting in the development of 650 mobile apps and the education of participants on launching startup companies. The organization operates efficiently with a small paid staff, relying on the dedication of numerous partners and volunteers to keep costs low.
NPower
Grant in 2022
NPower is a national nonprofit organization that launches digital careers for military veterans and young adults from underserved communities. The company empowers under-represented talent to pursue tech futures by teaching the digital and professional skills demanded by the marketplace, and engaging businesses, volunteers, and nonprofits in the long term success of its students.
Per Scholas
Grant in 2022
Per Scholas is a nonprofit organization founded over 20 years ago to address poverty by providing technology access and education to underserved communities. The organization focuses on creating opportunities for individuals to improve their lives through targeted training for key technical roles, aligning its curriculum with the needs identified by employers. A significant aspect of Per Scholas's mission is enhancing diversity within the technology sector, as evidenced by its student demographic, which includes 90% people of color, one-third women, and one-third disconnected young adults. By offering pathways into the IT field, Per Scholas aims to close the skills gap and promote a more inclusive workforce.
Tech Goes Home
Grant in 2022
Tech Goes Home is a non-profit organization providing digital skills training, computers, and home internet access to learners. Tech Goes Home provides adult programs as well as family-based intergenerational programs. TGH's family-based programs bring together youth and their caregivers to learn digital skills as a group. Each family or individual who participates in TGH's programs completes 15 hours of interactive, culturally responsive digital skills training, earning a Chromebook or iPad as well as, if necessary, 12 months of internet service.
Museum Of Science
Grant in 2022
The Museum of Science, founded in 1830, is one of the largest science centers in the world and the most visited cultural institution in New England, attracting over 1.5 million visitors annually. It offers a comprehensive exploration of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) through engaging programs and hundreds of interactive exhibits. Notable attractions include the Thomson Theater of Electricity, Charles Hayden Planetarium, Mugar Omni Theater, Gordon Current Science & Technology Center, 3-D Digital Cinema, and a Butterfly Garden. The Museum plays a significant role in education, reaching 25,000 teens globally through the Intel Computer Clubhouse Network and leading a National Science Foundation-funded initiative to enhance informal science education. Its acclaimed "Science Is an Activity" exhibit plan has received numerous NSF grants and has influenced science centers internationally. Additionally, the Museum's National Center for Technological Literacy® has developed engineering curricula that have benefited over 40,600 teachers and nearly 3 million students across the United States.
Central American Health Informatics Network
Grant in 2021
RECAINSA is a network of digital health professionals & IT technicians to promote & strengthen digital health development & governance through legal and strategic frameworks, promoting the creation & strengthening of training spaces for human resources through universities, certified training centers & other specified organizations.
Neuroscape
Grant in 2021
Neuroscape is bridging gap between neuroscience and technology. Neuroscape is a translational neuroscience center at UCSF engaged in technology creation and scientific research to advance cutting-edge technologies as novel brain assessment and optimization tools.
Asia eHealth Information Network
Grant in 2021
AeHIN is a collaboration of digital health advocates and IT professionals from South and Southeast Asia to promote better use of ICTs to achieve better health. AeHIN enhance leadership and governance, offers capacity-building for digital health (Mind the GAPS), CRVS, and people identity. AeHIN creates opportunities for knowledge exchange and resource sharing and helps in achieving interoperability through appropriate use of standards.
Global Digital Health Network
Grant in 2021
The GDHN is a networking forum to share information, engage with the broader community, & provide leadership in digital health for the underserved populations in low-resource environments.
Ona
Grant in 2021
Ona is a technology company focused on enhancing access to essential services through improved data collection and analysis. The company develops a data-driven platform that provides advanced tools to facilitate better decision-making for governments, non-governmental organizations, and UN agencies. By addressing critical social challenges, Ona aims to improve child and maternal health, governance, agriculture, and infrastructure access. Their innovative approach enables organizations to achieve scalable impact and enhanced outcomes, positioning Ona as a leader in the use of technology for social betterment.
Cloudera Foundation
Acquisition in 2021
Cloudera Foundation is a legally independent, privately funded foundation with the goal of working with nonprofits around the globe to harness the power of data to improve people’s lives and protect the planet. It provides technology and mentorship to foster data expertise in the civil sector, has piloted its approach with seven nonprofits.
Girls Who Code
Grant in 2021
Together with leading educators, engineers, and entrepreneurs, Girls Who Code has developed a new model for computer science education, pairing intensive instruction in robotics, web design, and mobile development with high-touch mentorship and exposure led by the industry’s top female engineers and entrepreneurs. In its inaugural program, Girls Who Code empowered young women from New York City’s five boroughs and will launch programs in New York, Detroit, San Francisco, and San Jose in 2013.
Team4Tech Foundation
Grant in 2021
Team4Tech is a non-profit organization that connects the digital equality gap in education to create participation and opportunities for under-resourced learners through technology solutions and training.
AkiraChix
Grant in 2021
Akirachix is a not-for-profit organization focused on empowering young women through technical training, mentorship, and outreach programs. By providing comprehensive training and upskilling opportunities, Akirachix aims to increase the number of skilled women in the technology sector. The organization is dedicated to changing the landscape of the tech industry by fostering a supportive community that connects and inspires women. Through its initiatives, Akirachix enables women to acquire essential IT and entrepreneurial skills, thereby enhancing their economic competitiveness and helping to bridge the gender gap in technology.
The Tech Interactive
Grant in 2021
The Tech Interactive is a science and technology center for the development of educational content for students.
Code.org
Grant in 2021
Code.org is a non-profit foundation focused on expanding computer programming education in the United States. The organization aims to integrate computer science and programming into the core curriculum alongside other STEM subjects such as biology, physics, and mathematics. It offers free online courses designed for K-12 schools, utilizing open-source technology to enhance accessibility and engagement in computer science education. Code.org's curriculum resources and tutorials are licensed under a Creative Commons license, allowing for widespread use and adaptation in educational settings. Through its initiatives, Code.org seeks to foster a greater understanding of computer science among students and promote a more diverse representation in the tech industry.
The Hidden Genius Project
Grant in 2021
The Hidden Genius Project (THGP) is an Oakland, CA based non-profit that trains black male youth in entrepreneurial thinking and technology creation to solve the problems of tomorrow. THGP is focused on unlocking career paths in (but not exclusive to): Software Engineering, User Experience Design and Technology Entrepreneurship. The Hidden Genius Project seeks to be the leading incubator of high-performing black-male entrepreneurs and technologists. These leaders are committed to cultivating future generations of aspiring and underserved youth software technologists. THGP cultivates a cohesive community of tech innovators who actuate positive and transformational change within their communities.
MIT Solve
Grant in 2019
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.
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