# Public Interest Tech Fund
## Basic Info
**Name:** Public Interest Tech Fund
A philanthropic initiative that supports the growth and institutionalization of the public interest technology (PIT) field. The fund directs resources toward building cross-disciplinary talent, creating incentives for governments and tech firms to adopt PIT practices, and fostering collaboration among stakeholders committed to aligning technology with democratic values.
**Who is involved:** The fund is backed by [[Ford Foundation]], [[Siegel Family Endowment]], Patrick J. McGovern Foundation and Pivotal Ventures.
**Location:** Operates in the United States
**Link:** [https://publicinteresttech.fund/](https://publicinteresttech.fund/)
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