My Internship with Higher Ground Labs in Summer 2023
This summer, I had the opportunity to work at an innovative company that is investing in the future of our democracy through tech. As a political science major with a passion for social justice, my internship at Higher Ground Labs has equipped me with the skills necessary to assist in pushing democracy forward. Throughout my […]
HGL6 Open Call: Apply to Higher Ground Labs’ 2023 Accelerator
This is the Open Call for our 2023 accelerator cohort. Running for its sixth year, the accelerator is HGL’s flagship program, facilitating rapid scale and successful integration into the political tech ecosystem for new companies. Accelerator companies join a vibrant group of 50+ HGL startups — such as Mobilize, BallotReady, and Impactive — that have […]
Why HGL invests in for-profits
Higher Ground Labs invests only in for-profit companies. Here’s why.
5 innovative technologies driving progressive voter registration
BallotReady, Civitech, Countable, Impactive, and PDI are helping scale progressive voter registration efforts across the US.
The “To-Earn” Movement: Introducing Advocate-to-Earn
While crypto, NFTs, and DAOs have captured our collective attention due to the prospect of financial returns that underlie their early use cases, the value of the Web3 movement stems from the ability to use these new technologies and organizational models to enhance digital coordination, while better aligning incentives for both collective action and individual-level […]
Recap: HGL’s Virtual New Political Technology Tool Showcase
Higher Ground Labs hosted its first virtual New Political Technology Tool showcase on Thursday, September 23rd. Ten founders of startups in HGL’s 2021 Accelerator pitched a broad range of technology solutions to nearly 300 progressive technologists leading digital innovation for campaigns, advocacy organizations, labor unions and consulting firms across the country. Normally held in person […]