Become a Founding Partner

Building the Post-BigTech Economy

Join organizations building democratic alternatives to surveillance capitalism. Shape the fund's direction and access the most promising cooperative tech projects before they scale.

€25M by 2030
15+ cities in the network
150+ projects to be funded
6x multiplier through crowdfunding

Why Become a Partner?

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Early Mover Advantage

Join as a founding partner and help shape the fund's direction. Gain access to the most promising cooperative tech projects before they scale.

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European Network Access

Connect with like-minded organisations across Amsterdam, Barcelona, Berlin, and expanding cities. Build partnerships that matter.

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Technical Innovation

Get early access to democratic alternatives: cooperative platforms, community AI, data commons, and civic technology solutions.

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Mission Alignment

Support technology that serves democracy, equality, and ecological sustainability rather than surveillance and extraction.

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Investment Opportunities

Participate in Phase 1 project validation and Phase 2 crowdfunding campaigns with municipal matching funds.

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Policy Influence

Help influence European digital sovereignty initiatives and cooperative technology policy frameworks.

Our Guiding Principles

All partners must demonstrate alignment with the FKI Five Pillar Framework:

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Shared Knowledge

Open source technology and freely accessible educational resources

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Co-governance

Democratic decision-making and stakeholder participation

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Co-production

Community involvement in development and collaboration

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Democratic Tech

Technology that enhances democratic participation

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Commons Regeneration

Strengthening shared resources and community resilience

Express Your Interest

Complete the form below to join over 50 organisations already expressing interest in the Democratic Tech Fund Alliance. We'll review your submission and contact you within two weeks.

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The Time Is Now

Join us in building the infrastructure for democratic survival. Every partnership brings us closer to challenging BigTech dominance.

Q1 2026 Target Launch Date
100 Founding Partners Needed
€600k Year 1 Funding Target