SocialBoost

BOOSTING TECH SOLUTIONS WITH SOCIAL IMPACT PROJECTS [http://1991.center] WHAT WE DO AND WHY // SocialBoost is Ukrainian tech* organisation We create the synergy between startup community and government to solve national challenges and create breakthroughs for developing economy We believe efficient e-services are as important for the society as fair laws and good roads *civic tech are services that develop digital society and transform communications paradigm between state, IT sector, business and citizens HOW WE DO IT // Creating e-democracy, e-governance and open data projects Our inhouse team of developers, product managers and designers creates impact projects for ministries, cities and communities // Creating ecosystems of impact startups We teach startups and activists to create nationwide IT solutions via niche hackathons, incubation programs and camps // Consulting governments and non-profits on tech We develop recommendations that strengthen tech and impact component of international organizations OUR PORTFOLIO // Niche websites, applications and platforms — 7 nationwide projects in total Dosvit IT-platform for amalgamated communities of Ukraine. It helps the community create modern website that aligns with UX/UI canons, launch the necessary applications, and engage developers in collaboration. Thus, communities become more open and investor-friendly 1991 Open Data Incubator Non-commercial incubator that helps transform tons of open data into sustainable startups that serve Ukrainian citizens, businesses and state bodies. It already helped 150 startups grow in Ukraine and abroad and raise over $1,5+ mln investments and grants Hromadskyi Project IT platform helps cities and amalgamated communities automize participatory budgeting processes, making PB transparent and paperless. This builds real dialogue between municipal officials and citizens. Works in over 80 cities in Ukraine Vasha Dumka Real-time public opinion polling system. Works via SMS or web 1991 Civic Tech Center 1991 Civic Tech Center was located in the heart of Ukrainian capital to inspire civic tech startups and community with location, space, acceleration programs, events and each other. Now on hold data.gov.ua National open data portal. We developed the pilot version of the portal in 2013 and transferred it to the State Agency for e-Governance of Ukraine ReDonbass App for monitoring destructions in Eastern Ukraine. This UNDP-funded joint project was launched in early 2015 1000+ enthusiasts that drive civic tech ecosystem with us 5,5 mln citizens engaged in country's development via our projects $2,5 mln impact investments raised 35 managers, designers and developers in team HOW WE MADE IT 2012-2014 We started by holding 10 national hackathons and regional events. Among them is the first open data hackathon. Over 1000 activists joined us, generating 800 ideas. Over 20 projects got funding 2014 Co-authored Ukraine's open data reform. Supported by Renaissance Foundation, we created a national portal data.gov.ua, which subsequently transferred to the State Agency for e-Governance of Ukraine 2016 With the support of WNISEF, we founded 1991 Open Data Incubator, which helped 150 startups grow in Ukraine and abroad. Backed by USAID, we launched Hromadskyi Project platform for transparent participatory budgeting. It now works in 80+ cities and communities of Ukraine 2017-now In winter 2017, civic tech community settled in 1991 Civic Tech Center. Our team opened the space with a grant investment of $480,000 from the Luminate fund. Since 2018, we are promoting digitization of the amalgamated communities through the Dosvit platform HOW WE MADE IT 2012-2014 We started by holding 10 national hackathons and regional events. Among them is the first open data hackathon. Over 1000 activists joined us, generating 800 ideas. Over 20 projects got funding 2014 Co-authored Ukraine's open data reform. Supported by Renaissance Foundation, we created a national portal data.gov.ua, which subsequently transferred to the State Agency for e-Governance of Ukraine 2016 With the support of WNISEF, we founded 1991 Open Data Incubator, which helped 150 startups grow in Ukraine and abroad. Backed by USAID, we launched Hromadskyi Project platform for transparent participatory budgeting. It now works in 80+ cities and communities of Ukraine 2017-now In winter 2017, civic tech community settled in 1991 Civic Tech Center. Our team opened the space with a grant investment of $480,000 from the Luminate fund. Since 2018, we are promoting digitization of the amalgamated communities through the Dosvit platform SocialBoost is the team of 25, fueled by the energy of two brothers, DenYs and Viktor Gursky Denys is a head of board. Impact investing evangelist, open data reform advocate. In 2015 served as an advisor to Ukraine's prime minister. Also a DJ. viktor is an executive director. coordinates the development of it services for cities and communities. Design thinking adept, an author of all our logos. enjoys fishing. HAND-IN-HAND // All our projects grow with the support of governmental bodies, NGOs, international funds and businesses Left Right OUR STORIES SocialBoost is Ukrainian non-profit civic tech NGO that develops tech solutions with social impact. SocialBoost promotes synergy between civil society, government and startup community to solve national challenges and create breakthroughs for developing economy info@socialboost.com.ua Facebook LinkedIn