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Together withthe Mercator Foundation Switzerland, we have organised the "ImpactWorkshop Democracy" for the second time at Basecamp 2025. In a hackathon,participants developed low-threshold and feasible projects that make aneffective contribution to the preservation of democracy in Switzerland andEurope.
Theparticipants presented their projects to the audience and a jury at theEuropean Economic Forum 2025 with the aim of attracting investors.
Democracy Days is a plug-and-play framework that empowers companies to give employees dedicated time and space to participate in democratic life. As voter engagement declines across Europe, many citizens feel uncertain about the impact of their contribution, weakening trust and increasing vulnerability to misinformation.
Democracy Days turns workplaces into catalysts for civic participation, aiming to help generate 10 million additional voters in the next EU elections. Through a clear, scalable process – selecting a topic, preparing with practical toolkits, facilitating Democracy Days, and measuring outcomes – the framework makes democratic engagement easier, more accessible, and meaningfully supported where people spend most of their time: at work.
The platform UNBUBBLE connects people with different views and fosters dialogue beyond ideological bubbles. As polarisation grows, democracy weakens. Our mission is to strengthen civic debate by enabling open, constructive conversations. After a short survey on worldview topics, users are matched with someone holding contrasting opinions. Guided moderation ensures respectful exchanges. Participants develop skills for civil, compassionate dialogue and can become certified Constructive Debaters. Let’s UNBUBBLE.A Community Garden at TUM Campus Heilbronn fosters democratic participation through shared gardening and dialogue. Supported by a project manager, gardener, and tech tools, it unites stakeholders, businesses, and the community to address shared challenges. Monthly events and harvest donations promote collaboration, with sponsorships ensuring lasting impact.
Room4Voices is a platform that makes local resources visible and accessible by matching supply and demand. It tackles a common issue: civic initiatives often lack spaces and expertise. Businesses list rooms, skills and non-financial support; community groups search and book what they need. This turns unused capacities into concrete support for local projects and strengthens civil society.
The Community Catalyst Bank is a local funding mechanism that helps communities see themselves as places full of assets. Residents pool resources, which are then matched by the municipality and strengthened by businesses and philanthropists. After funding new initiatives, communities recognise its multiplying power – and establish their own innovation bank to drive ongoing local impact.
The Democratic Business Certification (DBC) provides companies with a Toolbox of measures to strengthen democracy within and beyond their organisation. Overseen by the Association of Democratic Business Practices, it is awarded in Bronze, Silver and Gold based on implementation and ambition. Certified companies gain visibility and employer branding, while all employees benefit from long-term value and greater democratic confidence.
European healthcare adopts AI faster than it can secure it, leaving systems exposed to cybersecurity attacks, failures and data breaches. The Health Resilience Sandbox fills this gap by providing a secure setting to model adversarial attacks, simulate scenarios, and strengthen AI systems before deployment. It’s the first initiative that brings together healthcare providers, technology developers, security actors, regulators and governments to prepare for crises, while laying the groundwork to restore trust in public institutions.
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