Our Partners

Our Partners

We collaborate with scholars, nonprofits, businesses, and public institutions to engage citizens, strengthen communities, and inform leaders. Interested in partnering? Email us at democracyinstitute@osu.edu.

Our work is made possible through the generous support from the following partners.


 

FIDE logo

FIDE works to promote inclusive, accountable, and deliberative democratic practices by building capacity and developing standards for civic engagement.

 

Open Society Foundations logo

Open Society Foundations support global efforts that advance justice, equity, and democratic governance through community partnerships and independent organizations.

 

ifok logo

ifok advises on public participation, stakeholder engagement, and democratic innovation through strategic collaboration in Germany and across Europe.

 

Prytaneum logo

Prytaneum is an open-source digital town hall platform enabling constructive, large-scale dialogue between elected officials and constituents.

 

TeCD-Lab logo

TeCD-Lab at UC Riverside develops technologies that strengthen democratic communication between policymakers and the public at scale.

 

USAID logo

USAID leads global development efforts to reduce poverty, improve governance, and strengthen democracy through humanitarian and civic partnerships.

 

Civic Engagement Research Group logo

CERG at UC Riverside conducts research and educational initiatives to support informed, equitable civic and political participation among youth.

 

Brennan Center for Justice logo

The Brennan Center is a nonpartisan organization advancing democracy and justice through legal reform, public education, and policy innovation.

 


 

Democracy Fund

Democracy Fund supports a multiracial, inclusive democracy by partnering with organizations to defend democratic norms and strengthen civic infrastructure.

Apolitical logo

The Apolitical Foundation supports future-facing governments by investing in leadership development and innovation, backed by global partnerships and EU Horizon funding.

 

Berggruen Institute Logo

The Berggruen Institute is a think-and-action tank that connects global thinkers to advance ideas across cultural, political, and disciplinary divides.

 

AU Center for Pres Studies logo
 
American University’s CCPS supports scholars, students, and policymakers through public education and research that strengthens democracy and informs civic engagement.
 

EPLO logo

EPLO strengthens U.S.–EU parliamentary ties and provides institutions with access to developments within the European Parliament and broader EU policy discussions.

 

NSF logo

The NSF promotes the progress of science by funding research that expands knowledge in science, engineering, and education across the United States.

 

National Civic League logo

The National Civic League promotes inclusive community engagement and equitable decision-making through recognition, training, and civic tools.