Keseb Democracy Innovation Lab 2026

Keseb Democracy Innovation Lab 2026 provides eight months of capacity-building programming in future visioning, innovation development, and long-term planning, delivered virtually and in person. It offers sessions with futures-thinking experts, individualized support from Keseb and subject-matter experts, peer-to-peer exchange, and a seed funding grant for each project at the end of the lab, along with ongoing engagement with the Keseb community.

Eight-month capacity-building programming; sessions with futures-thinking experts; individualized support; peer-to-peer exchange; development of global innovation principles; USD 10,000 seed funding; invitation to join the Keseb Community for ongoing engagement.

The program welcomes innovators from diverse backgrounds who are passionate about advancing democracy through creative, community-centered solutions and meet the project-focused criteria.

Submit a pitch by 11:59 PM ET on February 2, 2026 and nominate a Project Lead by 11:59 PM ET on January 16, 2026.