Next100 is a pop-up think tank—or rather a start-up that calls itself a "think and do tank"—that's on a mission to support the next generation of policy leaders who are passionate about implementing creative solutions for a range of issues. Inspired by accelerators that work with social entrepreneurs, Next100 is a new venture from The Century Foundation that will support "policy entrepreneurs" and their new ideas.
Currently, Next100's team of leaders is made up of a diverse group of individuals from different backgrounds who plan to positively impact everything from early education and criminal justice to the US economy. Each person in the program is paid a full salary and receives support to further the development of their innovative ideas.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Next-gen Policy Leadership
- Opportunity to support and empower the next generation of policy leaders who are passionate about implementing creative solutions.
- Think and Do Tanks
- Disruptive potential in creating agile think tanks that combine innovative ideas with actionable implementation strategies.
- Supporting Policy Entrepreneurs
- Opportunity to nurture and invest in policy entrepreneurs who are committed to driving positive change in various sectors.
Where This Applies
- Education
- Innovations in early education policies and practices to support the development of future leaders.
- Criminal Justice
- Innovative approaches to criminal justice reform and rehabilitation programs for improved societal outcomes.
- Economy
- Innovative policies and strategies to boost the US economy and address economic disparities.
