New technologies don’t have to be bad news…
But they need legislative oversight to ensure they benefit both present and future generations.
That’s what we are here to help with.
We work to close the knowledge gap
Our experts supply rigorous, independent, policy-oriented research and analysis that connects the dots between the frontiers of emerging technology development and the principles of good governance.
Exploring global governance frameworks to ensure safe AI development, focusing on multilateral cooperation to preserve stability, public safety, and human flourishing.
Developing policies to prevent pandemics from bioweapons or accidental pathogen releases, focusing on bio-research governance, detection systems, and outbreak containment.
Investigating technologies that modify global climate patterns, emphasizing international cooperation to maintain environmental and geopolitical stability.
Scanning for emerging technologies that require policy action, providing scenario analyses and risk assessments to guide future governance.
Driving effective governance for emerging technologies by analyzing current policies, EU investment priorities, and fostering policy innovation.
Examining the legal, ethical, and societal impacts of neurotechnology, and exploring governance models to ensure equitable and beneficial use.
Analyzing the potential of quantum technology to guide responsible global investment, development, and governance for positive societal impact.
How we address Climate Interventions
Policymakers must address four key themes to build the foundation for governance.
We are a team of researchers, scientists, advocates, and policy experts finding ways to harness emerging technologies to serve the best interests of humanity.
We look forward to meeting you!
How we can help
Implementing, enforcing, updating, and future-proofing regulations that address emerging technologies will be a never-ending task. Our organisation is designed to help regulators every step of the way.
Anticipate
the societal impacts of specific technologies. We help policymakers assess potential scenarios, needs, and policy options, enabling them to prioritize their agendas effectively.
Inform
on how a technology works, its uncertainties, and political contestation. We minimize information gaps with data, evidence, and foresight, leveling the decision-making field.
Influence
the design and delivery of policy interventions, including investments, standards, institutions, or regulations. We prioritize evidence, intergenerational equity, and democratic values.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How did ICFG start out?
How is ICFG funded?
ICFG is a nonprofit organisation funded by philanthropic interests. The seed funding for ICFG comes from the Dreamery Foundation and Tanka Foundation, which covers baseline costs for our first five years. To ensure the independence of analyses, research, and recommendations, ICFG does not accept primary funding from governments or political parties, nor does it accept funding from corporations.
Which issues does ICFG focus on?
We focus on a subset of powerful emerging technologies that are both high-risk, high-reward and where policy discourse lags behind technological development. These are technologies that are rapidly becoming more powerful thanks to breakthroughs in design, materials, or engineering – and it is this level of novelty that makes them particularly difficult to govern.
Why does ICFG focus on the EU?
We focus on the European Union because it is central to global technology governance. As the world’s largest single market, the EU is indispensable for scaling emerging technologies. Its leadership in crafting complex digital and climate policies often sets global standards, influencing other major markets to follow suit. In a multipolar world, the EU’s legislative power makes it the most effective place for driving impactful policy interventions.
