Deadline: 1-Aug-25
The European Commission is now accepting applications for the NGI Zero Commons Fund to help deliver, mature and scale new internet commons across the whole technology spectrum, from libre silicon to middleware, from P2P infrastructure to convenient end user applications.
Only though enough critical mass of shared building blocks and collective resources will their governments, businesses and civil society be able to secure their security and long term operational availability. The same approach that empowers individuals to take full control of their digital lives, will also steer towards more fair, innovative economies and societies. So let’s make it happen!
Funding Information
- Total funding available: 19400000,00 €.
- The maximum amount to be granted per proposal is 150k Euro.
- Expected duration of participation: 1-12 months (flexible).
Eligible Activities
- Scientific research
- Design and development of free and open source software and open hardware
- Validation or constructive inquiry into existing or novel technical solutions
- Software engineering aimed at adapting to new usage areas or improving software quality
- Formal security proofs, security audits, setup and design of software testing and continuous integration
- Documentation for researchers, developers and end users, including educational materials
- Standardisation activities, including membership fees of standards bodies
- Understanding user requirements and improving usability/inclusive design
- Necessary measures in support of (broad)er deployability, e.g. packaging
- Participation in technical, developer and community events like hackathons, IETF, W3C, RIPE meetings, FOSDEM, etc. (admission fee, travel and subsistence costs)
- Other activities that are relevant to adhering to robust software development and deployment practices
- Project management
- Out-of-pocket costs for infrastructure essential to achieving the above
Eligibility Criteria
- Anyone can apply, including private individuals and organisations of any type.
- You can apply as an individual, or as a formal or informal organisation of any type. Or even a collaboration of the two.
- Young people that have not yet reached the age of legal consent in their country of origin (typically 18 years old) on the date of the deadline may apply without any constraints; consent from a legal guardian such as a parent does not have to be provided prior to initial submission, but will be required to enter any further negotiations.
For more information, visit European Commission.