The startup offers a policy-making platform that enables users to vote on and comment about public policy topics using their social media accounts, facilitating transparent engagement with stakeholders. This platform addresses the challenge of low public participation in policy discussions by providing an accessible and interactive way for individuals to express their opinions.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Public policy discussions often suffer from low participation, making it difficult to gather diverse opinions and insights from the broader population. Traditional methods of engaging with stakeholders can be inaccessible or lack the interactive elements needed to foster meaningful dialogue.
Solution
Polimill provides a policy-making platform, Surfvote, designed to increase public participation in policy discussions. Surfvote enables users to vote on and comment about public policy topics, facilitating transparent engagement with stakeholders. The platform allows individuals to express their opinions on various issues, ranging from local concerns to broader societal challenges. By providing an accessible and interactive environment, Surfvote aims to bridge the gap between policymakers and the public, ensuring that a wider range of voices are heard and considered in the decision-making process. The platform supports various stakeholders, including government entities, community organizations, educational institutions, and corporations, in gathering feedback and fostering consensus on critical issues.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes government entities seeking public input, community organizations aiming to engage their members, educational institutions promoting civic engagement, and corporations looking to understand public sentiment on relevant issues.
Features
- Voting and commenting features for users to express their opinions on public policy topics
- Integration with social media accounts for easy registration and participation
- Categorization of issues into various topics, including human rights, regulations, lifestyle, environment, culture, law, science, diplomacy, economy, and education
- Tools for organizations to create and manage their own issues and gather feedback from their communities
- Data analytics to identify trends and patterns in public opinion
- API for integration with other systems and platforms
- Mobile applications for both iOS and Android