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Economic Development

Explore 36 projects in the Economic Development category of the Civic Tech Field Guide.

36 projects

CircuLaw

Unlocking regulatory innovation for the circular economy transition.

Amsterdam
2021
sustainability, Sustainable cities and communities, supply chain

LatinoProsperity

LatinoProsperity is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to closing the Latino wealth gap through national, state, and local advocacy.

USA
Latinx

Coders Beyond Borders

Coders Beyond Borders: Empowering newcomers with essential tech skills for seamless integration and success in Europe’s tech landscape.

Netherlands
refugees, No poverty, "Peace, justice, and strong institutions"

Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (TIP)

The Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships is the first new NSF directorate in 30 years and "advances use-inspired and translational research in all fields of science and engineering, giving rise to new industries and engaging all Americans — regardless of background or location — in the pursuit of new, high-wage jobs in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM)."

Alexandria, VA
2022
United States (federal government), STEM

WorkMoney

Connects Americans to public resources that help them lower their bills

USA
2020
No poverty

Grameen Japan (Microfinance & Employment Support for Self-Reliance)

Grameen Japan providing microfinance and employment support programs to help people achieve self-reliance through entrepreneurship or employment

Nerima City, Tokyo, Japan

Digital Refugee Project (Stateles.ID)

Building a Digital Ecosystem for Refugees

refugees

NPO HUB GUJO (Telework Center & Regional Revitalization)

HUB GUJO is an NPO-run shared office and coworking space in rural Gujō, Japan, built in a renovated former spinning mill to let people live and work remotely in the countryside, part of a national "furusato (hometown) telework" effort to counter young people's migration to cities.

Japan

Aru-Yaumu Inc. (Regional Tech & Community Solutions)

Alyawmu Inc. is a Japanese company that applies NFTs and Web3 tools to regional revitalization, primarily by connecting local governments' hometown-tax (furusato nozei) programs with creators and digital assets.

Saitama, Japan