Do you think that our use of data should improve people’s lives and deal with global challenges ?


We do.

Responsibly unlocking the value of data for all

The Datasphere Initiative is a non-profit dedicated to global collaboration on technical and policy solutions for the urgent, multidimensional, and cross-border challenges of data governance.

We do this by connecting and amplifying voices from stakeholders from across sectors, conducting research on concrete data challenges and opportunities, experimenting with policy and technical data-sharing solutions and working with decision makers to enact change in data governance narratives, policies and strategies.

5 min intro to sandboxes

In an era of rapid technological change, traditional governance tools and regulatory frameworks lag behind. Sandboxes provide a flexible, innovative way to test data-intensive technologies, ensuring responsible value unlocking for both local and global challenges.

Build the sandbox that could change your sector

Join the only global, hands-on summer school for  sandbox design.

July 13th – 17th, 2026

Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Lisbon, Portugal

Early-bird registration is now open!

Our Work

Global Sandboxes Forum

A global platform to innovate and accelerate cross-border data solutions that scale.

Africa Sandboxes Forum

A pan-African platform to enable innovative cross-border data governance solutions.

Training and education

Course and training workshops to discuss on novel research and dialogue on data governance.

Policy and outreach

Organization of seminars, roundtables, consultations, and fostering partnerships across the globe.

Upcoming Events

Regulatory Sandbox Webinar II. A Deep Dive into Sandboxes

27
November
Online

Publications

Datasphere Governance Atlas 2025

Youth4Data Lab Toolkit

Shaping a responsible digital future through youth-driven innovation

Africa Sandboxes Outlook

Thinking outside the box for responsible innovation in the age of AI

Join us!

At the core of the Datasphere Initiative is its Network, the community of partner organizations and individuals who understand data governance as the core challenge for the 21st century.

If you are interested in the mission of the Datasphere Initiative and would like to solve real problems through a new approach to data governance send a message.