Civil Innovation Lab

Civil Innovation Lab (CIV) is a global group focused on social innovation and entrepreneurship. The organization aims to improve systems, connect stakeholders, and create value through various initiatives. CIV's work spans multiple areas, including local community development, education, cultural projects, disaster relief, and social entrepreneurship.

Founded in 1996, CIV evolved from an early social network into a lab that engages millions of people worldwide each month through projects like Relief 2.0, Socinfo, Educar, and BibliotecasVirtuales.

CIV operates using a collaborative framework that emphasizes civic engagement and partnerships with the private sector, academia, and community organizations. The lab promotes innovation in education, human development, disaster recovery, and open access to culture, primarily in Asia, Latin America, the Caribbean, and the USA. Through the use of technology and social tools, CIV aims to develop sustainable and profitable enterprises.