The Global Home for Sandbox Innovation

A space for policymakers, industry, and researchers to learn, collaborate, and design the next generation of sandbox experiments — powered by the Datasphere Initiative.

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What is a Sandbox?

Sandboxes are controlled spaces that allow public institutions and innovators to experiment with emerging technologies in real-world conditions. They bridge the gap between innovation and regulation, creating evidence that informs smarter, fairer policies. Around the world, sandboxes are helping governments learn faster and govern better.

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Explore the world’s sandboxes

Interactive map of regulatory, operational, and hybrid sandbox initiatives worldwide.

Our work on sandboxes

From theory to action: learn to build effective sandboxes

The Sandbox Summer School is our flagship training program that brings together policymakers, innovators, and regulators from around the world to learn how to design, implement, and evaluate sandboxes.

Global Cohort

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Practical Frameworks

Learn real-world methods for sandbox design and governance

Expert Faculty

Led by global leaders in data innovation and policy experimentation

Resources & Tools

Sandbox Assessment Framework

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Sandbox Explorer

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Reports

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Across sectors and regions, sandbox experiments are redefining how innovation meets regulation. By mapping and analyzing these examples, we provide the evidence and insights that help the global sandbox community grow stronger together.