Research Principles
We develop technologies that communities own and govern, building sustainable infrastructure for distributed intelligence.
Community Ownership & Control
Research prioritizes community autonomy in technology development and deployment, measuring success through local agency and self-governance.
Local Economic Development
Systems designed to support community wealth creation and sustainable economic models, ensuring benefits flow to communities contributing data and resources.
Cultural Preservation & Diversity
Technology that respects and amplifies diverse knowledge systems, with communities maintaining sovereignty over their cultural and linguistic heritage.
Universal Accessibility
Systems developed with accessibility as a core design principle, ensuring technology serves diverse needs and capabilities.
Privacy-Preserving Architecture
All systems built with privacy-first design principles, protecting user data and enabling secure community collaboration.
Intergenerational Knowledge Transfer
Research builds long-term community capacity through youth leadership development and integration of traditional knowledge systems.
Collaborative Networks
Technology that enables communities to coordinate and cooperate while preserving local autonomy and decision-making authority.