# Next-Gen Leader Think Tanks Next100 is a Start-Up Supporting the Next Generation of Policy Leaders By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-08-16 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/next100 References: [fastcompany](https://www.fastcompany.com/90389839/this-new-think-and-do-tank-is-training-the-next-generation-of-innovative-policymakers?utm_campaign=eem524:524:s00:20190814_fc&utm_medium=Compass&utm_source=newsletter) & [thenext100.org](https://thenext100.org/) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/becoming-aces) who are passionate about implementing creative solutions for a range of issues. Inspired by [accelerators that work with social entrepreneurs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accelerator-program1), Next100 is a new venture from The Century Foundation that will support "[policy entrepreneurs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/research-fellowship)" 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. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Activism](https://www.trendhunter.com/activism) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Business Idea Development](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/think-tank-pro.md) - [Youth-Focused Non-Profit Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/youth-voice-fellowship.md) - [Startup Networking Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/next-play.md) - [Entrepreneurial Support Foundations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ambition-accelerator.md) - [Incarcerated Employment Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/next-chapter.md) - [Young Leaders-Focused Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/global-campus.md) - [Early-Stage Brand Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-founders-program.md) - [US Student Esports Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-next-gen-fellowship.md) - [Human-First Incubators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/with-life-cultivator.md)