The Unbuilt Labs Global Think Tank Ecosystem

A private sector think tank, we advise boards, family offices, and entrepreneurs with insights that redefine what is possible. We are an independent for-profit. Our global think tank ecosystem brings together a brilliant family of thinkers and creatives. Areas include the Sustainable Innovation Think Tank, the Venture Strategy Group, and the Center for Global Agenda. We also host the Global Consortium for Systems Research and the Quantum Oaks Advisory.

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  • We help boards demystify quantum, strategize, and explore creatively

    QOA - We are experienced in helping boards, including members who may be new to emerging technologies, understand quantum computing in plain, non-technical terms. Learn more about how we can support your goals here.

  • Available Now — 5 Ideas from Global DIplomacy

    CGA - by Co-Director Marvin Cheung. Amidst escalating global crises and growing climate anxiety, 5 Ideas from Global Diplomacy (Ground Zero Books) offers actionable recommendations to aspiring changemakers to close the compliance gap between political commitment and action, and advance the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. Find out more here.

  • 2023 Future of Global Governance Series

    CGA - Building upon the 2022 Future of Global Governance Series Workshops held at the UN General Assembly Science Summit, the Center for Global Agenda (CGA) at Unbuilt Labs and the Global Consortium for Systems Research (GCSR) is pleased to present the 2023 Future of Global Governance Conference. This year's conference features an exciting range of topics from transdisciplinary research to indigenous co-governance, climate governance, and lunar governance. See our proceedings and recordings.

  • 2022 Future of Global Governance Series at the UN General Assembly Science Summit

    CGA - Join us, together with Jim Hall, FREng (Professor of Climate and Environmental Risks, Director of Research at the School of Geography and the Environment at the University of Oxford), Steve MacFeely (Director of Data and Analytics at WHO) and other distinguished speakers at SSUNGA77. See our briefing and event details.

  • VSG Innovator in Residence (IIR) Program

    VSG - We believe the future of responsible and innovative companies solving grand challenges require a strong research and development center to consistently deliver breakthrough ideas and monitor ideas’ impact. We are pleased to offer a one of its kind pay-what-you-want Innovator in Residence (IIR) Program, where founders looking to set up solutions-oriented research organizations receive 1 year of support through monthly 1:1 Advising Sessions.

  • 1:1 Advising - Private Sector Special Advisors

    VSG - We advise on the ideas, methods, and movements that have the potential to change global dynamics. We help innovative leaders navigate crises and disruptive trends, as an advisor, friend, counselor, and confidant. Email to grab a virtual coffee with us here.

  • Workshop: Nature and natural objects as actors in everyday lives

    CGA - The Center for Global Agenda (CGA) is pleased to co-organize a workshop with 自然をつくる国日本 (Japan: Nation Building Nature) to examine our relationship with nature and natural objects. Read the The Future of Global Governance Series Workshop Proceedings.

  • Post York: the New York Flood Scenario Research Package

    SITT - What would New York be like after a disastrous flood event? The articles in this research package provide the real science for Post York by James Romberger, edited & published by Karen Berger for Berger Books at Dark Horse Comics. Post York is now available at Barnes and Noble, New York Public Library, and many other comic shops! See the research package here.