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1 April is not a joke.
It is a symbol of a new beginning.

According to the traditional understanding of the beginning of the year, it represents a time of awakening, blossoming and a new cycle – a moment when ideas come to life.

The name Institute 1. april was not chosen by chance. Its inspiration comes from the historical symbolism of spring and a new beginning, when in some parts of Europe the beginning of the new year was associated with the spring season.

For us, 1. april represents a symbol of development, new ideas, creativity, responsibility and the courage to seek solutions that can contribute to a better tomorrow.

Mission

Developing ideas
that connect people, technology and the public good.

The mission of the Institute 1. april is to create a space for the professional development of initiatives concerning the future of society, security, identity, digital systems and the responsible use of new technologies.

The Institute aims to give ideas structure, a clear purpose, a professional foundation and an opportunity for further consideration in cooperation with individuals, experts, organisations and institutions.

Vision

The technology of the future
must be secure, transparent and human-centred.

A Clear Future

Developing solutions based not only on technological possibilities, but also on an understanding of their social consequences.

Security and Trust

Every initiative must be designed to strengthen security, privacy, proportionality and responsibility.

International Perspective

Considering solutions that can extend beyond the local framework and become part of the wider European or international environment.

Fields of Activity

Where research,
identification and digital development meet.

DNA & Identification

Substantive development and responsible consideration of identification approaches.

Biometrics

Fingerprints, biometrics and identity verification.

Digital Systems

Structure, analysis, architecture and the further development of concepts.

Responsible Use

An emphasis on protection, clarity, oversight and proportionality.

Development Process

From an initiative to a professionally
developed proposal.

01Idea

Identifying a problem, need or development opportunity.

02Analysis

A substantive, legal, technical and social assessment of the initial idea.

03Documentation

Preparing structured initiatives, proposals, professional foundations and presentations.

04Cooperation

Connecting with individuals, experts and institutions for further consideration.

Development Principles

Technology must be useful,
but never without responsibility.

01Privacy by design

Privacy is not an addition, but the fundamental starting point of every solution.

02No Central Biometric Database

Development must be based on data minimisation, the separation of records and the prevention of misuse.

03Voluntary Participation and Oversight

Sensitive systems require a clear legal basis, an audit trail and independent oversight.

Values

Professionalism and responsibility
and clarity before every implementation.

Professionalism

Initiatives must be understandable, verifiable and substantively justified.

Responsibility

Development must not be based solely on the possibility of implementation, but also on the consequences of its use.

Transparency

A clear explanation of the purpose, limitations, risks and safeguards is an integral part of every serious initiative.

Innovation

Seeking new solutions to issues that existing systems do not address effectively enough.

About Us

An institute focused on the future,
substance and responsible solutions.

Institute 1. april is being developed as a platform for ideas, research approaches and professional content in fields where security, identification, technological development, data analysis, system structure and broader social impact are important.

The purpose of the Institute is to create a space where an idea does not remain merely a draft, but gains structure, a professional framework, a clearer direction and an opportunity for further development.

Institute 1. april

Institute 1. april believes that technology must serve people. Every initiative must be professionally reviewed, legally responsible, ethically grounded and directed towards the public good.