[23] In other papers, the project criticized the relaxation of net neutrality rules,[24] and argued for more state intervention in the area of IT security,[25] as well as for greater cooperation between civil society and government.

[27][28][29] According to its website, Interface had a budget of approximately 1.62 million euros in 2019, of which a great extent was granted by non-profit organizations, foundations and public institutions.

SNV was founded in 2008 with the original goal of offering young professionals from corporations, research institutions and civil-society organizations a platform to work on societal issues, publish and build relationships in Berlin for one year.

The organization was financed through donations from corporations, including Friedhelm Loh, Beisheim Holding, EnBW, Bosch and Giesecke & Devrient.

[31] Following a shift in the executive board at the end of 2014,[32] SNV re-established itself as a think tank focusing on digitalization with a permanent, interdisciplinary staff.