Our Initiatives

A comprehensive guide to innovating governance, scaling Startup Societies, and transforming communities worldwide

The Institute for Decentralized Governance (IDG) promotes a better way to govern. How? By supporting research and development of small but highly innovative special jurisdictions startup societies experimenting with new governance models. We explore what happens when the competition of the private sector meets the responsibility of governing well and at a small scale. At IDG, we believe this approach can uncover fresh solutions to some of society’s oldest problems.

A peer-reviewed, open-access journal advancing research on special economic zones, special jurisdictions and institutional governance. Explore the 2025 issue and the complete issue archive.

We specialize in publishing aligned texts within the movement, such as Spencer Heath's book Citadel, Market, and Altar.

Governance framework or legal code intended for use in special jurisdictions, charter cities, network states, and other experimental governance models.

Startup Societies Foundation hosts events that explore governance, innovation, and community building bringing together entrepreneurs, experts, and policymakers.