Impact Funding Resources
The goal of this new fund is 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. We have a holistic, full-stack approach, simply because there is no other way. If we want to reclaim the public nature of the internet and yield the full benefits from technology as a society, we need to have full coverage — period.
Start Date01 Mar 2025 End Date30 Apr 2025 Funding AmountEUR 5k to 50k Funding Resource TypeGrant
Funding ProviderNLnet foundation
Grant
NLnet foundation
List of different types of activities eligible for financial support
The following types of activities qualify for financial support, provided they are cost effective and have a clear link to the topics directly relevant to NGI0 and the objectives set out in the call:
• 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
Definition of persons or categories of persons which may receive financial support
There are no categorical exclusions of persons who may not receive support from NGI0 Commons Fund.
Given equal proposals, inhabitants of the EU and countries associated to Horizon Europe are given priority. However if the project is of exceptional quality and the proposer holds unique technical expertise proposals from outside of those geographic areas can be eligible as well — under the condition that there is a clear European dimension.
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.
