Overview

This program offers innovators, developers, designers, democracy experts, and human rights advocates a fully funded opportunity to travel to Strasbourg, France, and develop cutting-edge technology solutions to combat online hate speech and strengthen democratic values across Europe.

Eligibility

Multidisciplinary teams of 3–4 members are encouraged to apply. Ideal teams should include:

Technologist / Backend Developer
Democracy or Policy Expert
Designer / UX/UI Innovator
Gender balance within teams is strongly encouraged.

Benefits

Fully funded participation, covering travel and accommodation expenses.
Expert mentoring from leading institutions like the Technical University of Munich and the University of Strasbourg.
A chance to compete for a €50,000 Microsoft grant.
Valuable networking opportunities with researchers, civic tech experts, human rights advocates, policymakers, AI specialists, and democracy practitioners.
Direct contribution to democratic policy consultations, online safety strategies, and human-rights-based digital governance.

How to Apply

Step 1: Form a team of 3–4 members with diverse skill backgrounds.
Step 2: Prepare a concept summary of no more than two pages, including problem statement, proposed solution, human rights considerations, technical overview, expected impact, and user experience strategy.
Step 3: Selected teams will join a virtual preparation session to refine their ideas with mentors.

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