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

The only peer-reviewed journal in the world dedicated to advancing knowledge on Special Economic Zones and innovative jurisdictions worldwide.

Compete to build the most innovative and prosperous startup society, adapt, govern, and outmaneuver your rivals to shape the future!

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 monthly gathering where innovators and pioneers in startup societies share insights, challenges, and strategies for building the future