Ownership – Funding

Introduction

GOTIT (Global Open Territorial Innovation & Technology) Platform is a distinctive entity operating with a clear and transparent ownership structure. It is a visionary initiative created by Dr. Abderrahim Merzak, President of Territorium Institute (TI), a family-owned Not-for-Profit Corporations Act, 2010 organization incorporated in Ontario, Canada.

Overview of GOTIT’s Ownership Structure

The GOTIT Platform operates under the direct supervision of the Territorium Institute and is managed by PEOPLES AND TRIBES INC., a private entity also incorporated in Ontario, Canada. The collaboration between these entities ensures compliance with relevant laws and regulations while fulfilling the platform’s noble objectives.

Funding Sources

As a family-owned not-for-profit organization, Territorium Institute:

  1. Does not receive any funding from governments, foundations, or private companies.
  2. Is dedicated to non-profit purposes and operates as a corporation without share capital.
  3. Utilizes any profit exclusively for not-for-profit purposes. For more details, refer to section 89 of ONCA.

GOTIT is independently funded through advertising, affiliate marketing (see disclaimer), workshops, eBooks, special issues, and other capacity-building resources.

Affiliations

Territorium Institute’s activities exclude financial gains for members or benefits to for-profit organizations. If any commercial purpose arises, it’s aligned with TI’s not-for-profit objectives, as outlined in section 8 and section 89 of ONCA.

Editorial Independence

Our editorial line remains independent from any financial interests, ensuring that our commitment to unbiased, innovative, and socially responsible content remains unwavering. GOTIT’s content reflects our core values and mission, free from external influence.

Conclusion

The integrity of GOTIT’s ownership and funding structure is a testament to our commitment to transparency, independence, and ethical operation. Our exclusive funding through non-traditional means ensures our autonomy, allowing us to focus on our mission of creating a collaborative platform that leverages the global collective intelligence towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Our structure safeguards our dedication to impartiality and innovation, reinforcing our pledge to leave no one behind.

Author

  • Abderrahim Merzak Ph.D.

    Dr. Merzak, Founding Chairman of the "Territorium Institute" in Ottawa-Ontario, is a visionary leader in innovation, technology transfer, and research for development (R4D). Transitioning from a research scientist, Dr. Merzak is championing the co-creation of territorial socio-technical innovation systems, empowering communities to meet the Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Agreement's Net-Zero targets. His group has pioneered online platforms promoting social learning and co-creation of sustainable roadmaps using community scenario planning. Dr. Merzak fervently believes in harnessing collective intelligence, tacit knowledge, and systems thinking to co-design brighter futures on various scales, from local communities to nations. His achievements include catalyzing international partnerships, founding the International e-Gov Forum in Dubai and the International Forum of Local Governments in Morocco, and promoting digital and sustainable projects globally. With managerial experience in a French biotech firm and advisory roles in biotechnology, Dr. Merzak has also orchestrated global B2B events in diverse sectors. Academically, he has served prestigious institutions like Paris-Saclay University and King’s College London. A recipient of numerous accolades, Dr. Merzak has contributed extensively to scientific literature and holds a Ph.D. in molecular and cellular biology of cancer from Paris-Diderot University, alongside other significant academic credentials.

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