In a new article in Global Policy Journal, StateUp CEO Dr. Tanya Filer explores the future of international technology cooperation. She examines the rise of technology “minilaterals”—small networks of countries, often aligned on values or strategic purpose, cooperating on technology related matters—and how to ensure their effectiveness. Minilaterals are now a critical component in the architecture of international cooperation, and …
Challenge prizes can play a unique and catalytic role in supporting the scaling stage of public-purpose innovation, unlocking social, economic, and environmental value. This innovation includes the green technologies (and other approaches) needed to tackle climate change and its impacts, alongside many other big societal risks that must be addressed at a “whole of system” level. Our new report with …
Silent Crisis, our new report on information, decision-making, and communities on the frontlines of climate change, is out today. Join us at COP28 on 4th December for the launch of Silent Crisis. Joining details here. Commissioned by Internews and developed in collaboration with ODI, the report documents profound climate impacts that are already being felt around the world today and …
With the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) and Climate Week New York taking place in September, StateUp was also in New York City to lead a panel on Government, Technology, and the Future of International Cooperation. We partnered with Mastercard for Government to invite three leaders from global institutions to the GovTech Idea event. GovTech Idea took place on 21 …
StateUp is proud to announce the launch of WEBS, the global alliance to drive clean growth in built environment and construction, the world’s second largest carbon-emitting sector. You can find out more about WEBS and sign up to receive emails about its progress here. WEBS is a first-of-its-kind alliance of global built environment industry and technology leaders, researchers, and investors …
Drawing on expertise in climate-related policy and technologies, innovation policy, and climate-focused behaviour change and information environments, the StateUp team reacts to UK Government’s Third National Adaptation Programme published today. StateUp experts comment on aspects including how to make the most of the newly announced Climate Resilience Board, public procurement as a missing adaptation level within the strategy, and the …
StateUp is excited to welcome Dr. Saurabh Lall to the team as a new Expert Affiliate, deepening our expertise in public-purpose entrepreneurship and innovation, sustainable finance and impact investing, and entrepreneurship and economic development in emerging economies. An Associate Professor in International Business & Enterprise at the Adam Smith Business School at University of Glasgow, Lall focuses on understanding and …
StateUp is thrilled to welcome Dr. Eszter Czibor to the team as Head of Research, strengthening StateUp’s ambitious research agenda and rigorous data and research offerings across the public-purpose technology ecosystem. Eszter’s research and expertise as an applied microeconomist aims to inform the design of productive, inclusive and innovative organisations around the world. Over the last 15 years, Eszter has …
In an exclusive four-part series for Tech.eu, StateUp expert and University of Cambridge professor Dr. Johannes Lenhard breaks down and explores the growing field of public purpose technology and the inner workings of its ecosystem. Read the first piece in the series, ‘What is public-purpose tech, and why does it matter right now?’ here.
StateUp Advisor Sam Gilbert published a policy brief on crypto, web3, and the metaverse through The Bennett Institute for Public Policy at the University of Cambridge. Sam is also author of FT Business Book of the Month Good Data: An Optimist’s Guide to Our Digital Future and co-founder of fintech unicorn Bought by Many. The policy brief offers policymakers and other decision …
The StateUp 21 Launch Event 2022 brought together investors, policy experts, and StateUp 21 startup founders for inspiring and interactive conversations marking the launch of StateUp 21, the leading international resource for public-purpose tech. Hosted in partnership with King’s Entrepreneurship Lab and Cambridge University Science and Policy Exchange (CUSPE), part one of the launch event featured an “Ask-Me-Anything” discussion with …
In a new article for Brookings TechStream, Dr. Tanya Filer, founder and CEO of StateUp, and Dr. Antonio Weiss, senior partner at The PSC, argue that digital minilaterals are providing a new model for international cooperation. The global upheaval of COVID-19 and emerging megatrends—from the climate crisis to global population growth—have afforded a new urgency to international cooperation and highlighted …
There’s never been a more important moment to develop technology that addresses major public needs, and the infrastructure—public policies, organisations, cultures investments, and business models—around it. That’s why we’re delighted to launch today the Nebula Community for public-purpose technology, bringing together leading startups, public servants, investors, researchers and more, to shape the future of PPT. Join for free to: Gain …
This year’s edition of StateUp 21 is now live! The leading international resource on public-purpose technology, StateUp 21 offers access to: Key international trends in public-purpose tech backed by tens of thousand data points Detailed profiles of 21 of the most exciting startups around the world addressing today’s most pressing public needs Expert opinions from leading researchers, founders, investors, and more Multimedia visualisations and analysis A first of its kind …
Join us for an engaging and interactive discussion with investors, technologists, and this year’s StateUp 21 startup founders at our two-part launch event for StateUp 21 2022, the leading international resource for public-purpose technology. Register here. Part 1: Ask-Me-Anything with StateUp 21 Startup Founders Time: 5:00 – 5:45 p.m. GMT How do you build a startup that addresses big public …
StateUp researcher Bluebell Drummond examines how public sector data is shared in the UK, discussing the requirements for effective data sharing and the associated benefits, risks, and barriers. Read the full report for the UK Parliament here.
StateUp experts Dr. Rehema Msulwa and Dr. Stephanie Diepeveen discuss the potential of digital technologies to change infrastructure priorities in developing countries with Crossing Channels podcast host Rory Cellan-Jones from the Bennett Insitute for Public Policy. Listen here.
StateUp features in Globo PEGN report on GovTech: Govtech: o ‘patinho feio’ da inovação começa a se transformar em cisne
In a new article for Brookings TechStream, Dr. Tanya Filer, founder and CEO of StateUp, and Dr. Antonio Weiss, senior partner at The PSC, argue that digital minilaterals are providing a new model for international cooperation. The global upheaval of COVID-19 and emerging megatrends—from the climate crisis to global population growth—have afforded a new urgency to international cooperation and highlighted …
In episode 3 of DX Stories, StateUp Expert Affiliate Stephanie Diepeveen sits down with StateUp’s Riley Kaminer and Access Partnership’s Melissa Govender to discuss digital transformation in Africa and beyond. Diepeveen shares her thoughts on trust building, developing inclusive citizen engagement initiatives, and bridging the gap between the worlds of academia and public policy. DX Stories, an initiative by Access …
StateUp is thrilled to announce the launch of The New PPT, the ideas forum for Public-Purpose Technology. This forum draws together the most exciting, inspiring, thought-provoking—and sometimes contrarian—perspectives on technology that serves a big public need, and the public policies, organisations, cultures, investments, and business models around it. The pandemic, the climate crisis, and the fragility of our social contracts has …
The role of technology innovation in climate crisis mitigation is by now well-established. But governments often underappreciate their own procurement power as a vital environmental policy instrument far closer to home, according to Dr. Tanya Filer, StateUp Founder and CEO. In a new piece for The Brookings Institution’s TechStream blog, Dr. Filer argues that from equipping schools to building transportation systems, …
Join us for the StateUp-GX Talks Leadership Dialogue on a new era of digital governance with global leaders and changemakers from the Middle East and London. Hear pre-eminent experts discuss the next wave of digital citizen services. What will they look like and offer citizens? How can they help us confront some of the greatest global challenges ahead, from the climate …
StateUp is pleased to welcome two new Expert Affiliates to the team, Dr. Stephanie Diepeveen and Dr. Johannes Lenhard, deepening the company’s expertise in digital technologies & governance, venture capital, and “ESG” (environmental, social, and governance issues). A researcher at the University of Cambridge and the Overseas Development Institute, Stephanie Diepeveen is an expert in digital technologies and governance both …