Global Field Labs
Move from classroom learning to lived problem-solving. Our seasonal field labs place you in real-world contexts across four continents, where you'll build deployable solutions to urgent challenges while developing systems with lasting institutional value.
Our Global Field Labs
Seasonal field labs hosted physically or virtually in different world regions. Each lab focuses on applied problem-solving rooted in local realities, building systems with long-term institutional value.
Arewa Lab
Northern Nigeria
Digital shielding and early warning systems for political and communal violence. Build civic tech tools that protect vulnerable communities.
Istanbul Lab
Turkey
Digitization of archival materials on migration, conflict, and memory. Partner with archives and advocacy groups to preserve critical historical records.
São Paulo Lab
Brazil
Civic tech tools for participatory budgeting and environmental justice initiatives. Build open-source governance platforms for community empowerment.
Budapest Lab
Hungary (Europe)
European tech innovation hub. Work with leading tech firms on high-stakes projects, network with executives, and launch your career from the heart of Europe's tech scene.
A Day in the Vanguard Cohort
Morning: Project Work
Start your day at the tech hub, collaborating with your team on client projects. Work alongside industry mentors who provide guidance and feedback on your work.
Afternoon: Industry Workshops
Attend specialized workshops led by industry experts on cutting-edge technologies and methodologies used in European tech companies.
Evening: Networking & Culture
Join tech meetups, networking events, or cultural experiences around Budapest. Build connections while experiencing the city's unique blend of history and innovation.