Demokratie offers a DSGVO‑compliant, open‑source version of the Consul citizen participation platform, enabling municipalities to run budgets, surveys, consultations and other participatory processes online. The solution includes a modular App‑Store with AI‑assisted tools and a multi‑tenant architecture, allowing local governments to customize and securely host the platform across multiple administrations.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Many municipalities struggle to engage residents in decision‑making because existing digital participation platforms are either proprietary, lack flexibility, or do not meet strict German data‑protection (DSGVO) requirements.
Solution
Demokratie provides an extended, open‑source version of the Consul citizen‑participation platform that is fully DSGVO‑compliant and licensed under the Affero GPL v3. The platform can be customized through a dedicated App‑Store offering modular extensions, including AI‑assisted tools for proposal creation, project evaluation, and information management. It supports multi‑tenant (mandantenfähig) deployments, allowing several municipalities to share a single infrastructure while keeping data isolated. A community of users and regular meet‑ups facilitates knowledge sharing, best‑practice workshops, and ongoing development. By delivering a transparent, adaptable, and legally secure solution, Demokratie enables local governments to run budgets, surveys, consultations, and other participatory processes online with minimal technical overhead.
Target Audience
Primary customers are municipal administrations and local government agencies in Germany that need a customizable, privacy‑compliant digital platform for citizen participation.
Features
- Open‑source core under AGPL v3 ensuring full transparency and the ability to modify code
- Built‑in DSGVO compliance for data handling, storage, and user consent
- Modular App‑Store with extensions such as AI‑driven contribution assistance, project analytics, and multilingual support
- Multi‑tenant architecture allowing a single installation to serve multiple municipalities securely
- Integrated AI modules for automated proposal summarization, sentiment analysis, and outcome evaluation
- Community‑driven meet‑ups, workshops, and online forums for shared learning and support