Where our research and creative minds converge to investigate problems, generate ideas, and bring solutions to life that empower learners, communities, and organizations.

RESEARCH.
DESIGN.
INNOVATE.

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Who we are

At Sandbox Labs, we’re a research and innovation team with a social mission. As the experimental wing of Sandbox Inc., we initiate new projects and collaborations with partners around the world to analyze individual and social challenges and conceptualize solutions. We put our multidisciplinary skills to work, from conducting research and analysis and developing actionable recommendations to designing new learning experiences and human-first, user-focused technology tools.

We navigate complexity

We believe that today's social challenges – from economic and educational inequality, to misinformation and low trust in public institutions – call for forward-looking solutions that leverage both advanced technologies and systems thinking, alongside a public-interest, human-focused, lens.

Our approach

We bridge disciplines

We leverage our interdisciplinary team, including researchers, policy experts, product owners, user experience strategists, designers, filmmakers, animators, and software developers, to analyze problems and design solutions.

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We innovate in the public interest

We challenge our mission-driven partners to experiment and take risks. Our projects are opportunities to test innovative ideas and technologies in the public interest, assess their potential and chart new paths for social progress.

Our case studies

We build partnerships

We develop partnerships internationally with organizations and individuals interested in solving complex challenges in the areas of education, the labour market, human services, and more. 

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AI - Accelerator

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Empowering students and professionals to understand, shape, and apply for AI for Public Interest. A 10 week accelerator for responsible, human-centred leadership.