Founded in 2012, the Human Technology Foundation is an independent foundation and a research-and-action network that puts people at the heart of technological development.

Digital innovation is changing the way we learn, work, access information, connect with each other, and navigate the world. Yet, technology alone does not guarantee progress. Its impact depends on the choices of those who design, deploy, and regulate it. However, their objectives and incentives don’t necessarily align with the needs of individuals and communities, environmental concerns, and the ethical questions these technologies raise.

This disconnect is what drives our work. The Human Technology Foundation is not a digital transformation consulting firm, but an independent foundation dedicated to the governance and ethical framework of innovative technologies. Grounded in the human and social sciences and enriched by field insights from concrete projects and partnerships, we help public and private leaders integrate human dignity, rights, and the common good into the way they design and govern technology.

We convene a diverse community of policymakers, business leaders, researchers, and social partners, all committed to ensuring that technology serves as a force for good and supports a more inclusive, sustainable, and human-centered society.

To this end, our network brings together several hundred members and is anchored by active hubs in Paris, Montreal, San Francisco, Rome, Brussels, and Geneva.