DATA
INNOVATION
LAB
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Advancing Tech-Informed Foreign Policy
Data Innovation Lab, established in 2023, is a leading global initiative of the German Federal Foreign Office. It is administered by GovTech Deutschland e.V. and operates as a catalyst at the intersection of foreign and security policy and technology.
The Data Innovation Lab’s mission is to advance tech-informed foreign policy by testing and refining innovative policy and creative data and AI solutions. It drives tech diplomacy as a structured approach to navigate the geopolitical implications of emerging technologies by building coalitions, and enabling informed diplomatic approaches.
Our Activities
We strengthen data and AI literacy among diplomats, foreign-policy professionals and researchers through hands-on workshops that connect technological knowledge with concrete policy challenges. By exploring emerging technologies and practical applications, we equip our audience with the skills to better understand and navigate the intersection of technology, data and international affairs.
We create spaces for exchange and critical debate on the technologies and geopolitical developments shaping foreign policy. Through expert conversations and interdisciplinary perspectives, we explore topics ranging from artificial intelligence and digital sovereignty to critical infrastructure and technology governance.
We turn concrete diplomatic challenges into opportunities for collaborative experimentation. By combining policy expertise, technical skills and creative problem-solving, our hackathons support the development and testing of data- and AI-driven prototypes with practical applications.
We translate emerging technological opportunities into practical solutions for policy challenges. Working with international partners, we explore new approaches through technology discovery, iterative experimentation and cross-border collaboration, helping promising ideas evolve into prototypes with potential for further development and scaling.
Built Through Collaboration
We work across governments, diplomacy, international organizations, civil society, academia, technology companies and innovation ecosystems. Our partnerships connect diplomatic expertise with technological capabilities and help build coalitions around shared technological and geopolitical challenges.
Our partnerships bring together diplomatic expertise, technical capabilities and diverse perspectives. They allow us to connect policy challenges with technological expertise, develop shared approaches and foster collaboration across borders.
