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NGI Zero is a grant making program for R&D of free and open source technologies, coordinated by NLnet (npub1n8y…l96n) in collab with [@fsfe](https://mastodon.social/@fsfe ) [@APC](https://mastodon.social/@APC ) CCT (npub1ahl…2svs) Radically Open Security (npub1csw…n45f) Free Silicon Foundation (npub157w…u947) [@nixos_org](https://chaos.social/@nixos_org ) ISOC Switzerland Chapter (npub14ey…4hrs) APELL (npub1s57…t7zs) OW2 (npub15uv…xzfq) Tolerant Networks HAN Uni Brno Uni & OFE | Delivers technology for the #NextGenerationInternet
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Last Notes

2026-09-08 14:58:39 CEST

We have two new open calls for financial and practical support to free and open source technology R&D.
This summer we transitioned from the Next Generation Internet to the Open Internet Stack, both initiatives of the European Commission.
Much will stay the same. The granting mechanism has the same offerings and requirements as before, and the new programs will continue to offer a wide range of freely available support services.
Deadline for applications is November 3.
https://nlnet.nl/news/2026/20260903-call.html

2026-07-13 11:19:16 CEST

In March #Heliboard asked people to help gather gesture data to implement a #FOSS alternative to the closed gesture typing library Heliboard currently relies on. Since then over 700.000(!) examples were submitted. The new 4.0 release includes opt-in background data gathering in the hopes to collect 2 million examples by November. If you wish to contribute see @npub1t9n…nd33 's post https://mstdn.social/@theeclecticdyslexic. They've also made an explainer video on how privacy is preserved.
#FOSS #NGI0

2026-01-12 13:30:48 CET

Share your knowledge about Free and Open Source with the @npub1m96…ag4y and provide input for its European Open Digital Ecosystem Strategy.
All feedback is welcome but there are five specific questions like: What are the main barriers that prevent #FOSS adoption? & What is the added value of FOSS?
Input informs the Strategy which marks FOSS as a crucial contribution to technological sovereignty & security.
The Call is open till February 3.
https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/better-regulation/have-your-say/initiatives/16213-European-Open-Digital-Ecosystems_en
#NGI #NGI0 #policy

2025-11-27 15:32:33 CET

Another 45 FOSS projects have been selected for the #NGI0 Commons Fund. We want to thank the project teams for their contribution to a free and open internet. In a world increasingly in the grip of proprietary technologies and those who control them, we are proud to be supporting people who choose to work on the digital commons: shared digital assets that serve not the few but the many.
Come over to read what each project is working on.
https://nlnet.nl/news/2025/20251127-45-NGI0-CommonsFund.html
#NGI #NGI0 #FOSS

2025-11-03 12:03:51 CET

You are very welcome to join OW2's Open Source webinar with talks from @npub14hd…q8qh and @npub1g9u…y47f
Cryptpad is a fully open source, end-to-end encrypted office suite which conrtributes to digital independence. Decidim an open source participatory democracy platform that enables citizen participation in democratic processes.
Organized by @npub15uv…xzfq the webinar takes place Thursday 6 November at 16:00 CET. It is free for everyone but you do need to sign up: https://www.ow2.org/view/webinar/webinar_6
#NGI0 #NGI #FOSS

2025-10-16 17:08:35 CEST

Happy to announce 29 projects have been selected in round 6 of the NGI Zero Commons Fund.
It is a great selection of Free and Open Source projects covering the entire stack from open hardware to apps that improve user autonomy. Together they help to build the digital commons.
Some projects even already have #hex stickers \o/. Come check it out!
https://nlnet.nl/news/2025/20251016-selection-NGI0CommonsFund.html
(and if you'd like to work for the internet as well, the current call closes December 1).
#FOSS #FOSSfunding #NGI #NGI0

2025-09-09 14:34:44 CEST

The European Commission has issued a survey on the Governance and Sustainability of Critical Open Source Software.
The survey hopes to identify "pathways for collective efforts" and make "actionable recommendations for public administrations".
It's a relatively short survey, takes max 15 minutes & provides lots of opportunities to rate FOSS as 'very important' 😛
https://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner/FOSSEPS_Governance_and_Sustainability_Survey
#FOSS #governance #NGI #NGI0

2025-08-07 17:19:40 CEST

Two NGI0 partners currently have a job opening:
CCBV is looking for a coordinator to liaise between support service providers & NGI0 grantees. You'll be working closely with @npub1n8y…l96n 's Technology Assessors to help NGI0 project teams with dedicated support. [1]
And @npub14ey…4hrs is looking for a policy expert on digital sovereignty & the cloud to develop the so-called “Tech dossiers” . [2]
[1] https://www.commonscaretakers.com/services/work-with-us-coordinator.html
[2] https://www.isoc.ch/isoc-ch-is-hiring-application-process-is-open/
#NGI #NGI0 #getfedihired #FOSS

2025-08-05 10:12:09 CEST

A new wave of projects has been selected for grants of the NGI0 Commons Fund. We'd like to thank the 39 project teams for their contributions to a shared digital infrastructure that aims to benefit all.
We're seeing contributions across all layers of the NGI technology stack. With many open hardware projects, work on fundamental internet protocols, end-user programmes and services and much more.
Come over and meet the projects!
https://nlnet.nl/news/2025/20250804-announcement-grants-CommonsFund.html
#NGI #NGIZero #FOSS

2025-07-16 16:18:24 CEST

We're looking for a FOSS enthusiast who would like to represent NGI Zero in Poland. The mission is two-fold:
Engage local talent in the NGI initiative and share information about funding opportunities.
And bring NGI funded technologies to the attention of the local community.
If you are a resident of Poland and interested in engaging the free and open source community, check out the job opening for regional representative.
https://nlnet.nl/foundation/jobs/regionalrepresentative-PL.html
#FOSS #NGI #NGIZero #Poland #getfedihired

2025-06-25 00:03:26 CEST

We are happy to share that 62 projects will receive grants from the NGI Zero Commons Fund. We congratulate the selected projects and look forward to their contributions to increasing society's digital autonomy.
Ranging from browser-based cellular networking to decentralised social media, and professional print, these projects are showing that a bright digital future is not only possible but already being built.
Come over and meet the projects!
https://nlnet.nl/news/2025/20250624-announcement-grants-CommonsFund.html
#FOSS #NGIZero #NGI

2025-06-23 12:18:20 CEST

Are you a Free Software developer trying to access hardware or software features under Article 6 of the Digital Markets Act #DMA ? @npub16xn…g7f8 would like to hear from you. Share your experience about how gatekeepers are handling your interoperability request with the Free Software Foundation Europe.
The FSFE’s Interoperability Survey aims to collect structured feedback from #FOSS developers about their experience requesting interoperability
Read more & link to the survey: https://fsfe.org/activities/deviceneutrality/interop-survey

2025-05-28 11:03:02 CEST

Are you working on a free and open source project that contributes to the digital commons? Consider applying for NGI Zero funding. Our next deadline is June 1. If you can't make that, no worries, the next call opens right after.
We offer grants between 5 & 50k and grantees can also request practical support with licensing, security, accessibility, long-term sustainability, mentoring, UX testing, trouble shooting, packaging, internationalisation & more. https://nlnet.nl/news/2025/20250401-call.html
#FOSS #funding

2025-04-22 14:53:36 CEST

42 Free & Open Source projects will receive grants to reclaim the public nature of the internet from the NGI0 Commons Fund.
There were many applicants & it's wonderful to see the number of people working on digital commons, inventing & improving technologies to the benefit of all humanity.
We'd like to take this space to thank *all* applicants for their contributions to an internet for people rather than for profit.
Come meet the new projects! https://nlnet.nl/news/2025/20250422-announcement-grants-CommonsFund.html
#FOSS #Funding #NGI #NGI0

2025-03-21 18:32:14 CET

We are happy to announce that 56 teams and individuals will receive funding to support their work on improving the core technologies of the internet.
We'd like to congratulate them and thank them for making the internet better for us all.
Come and take a look at the projects to see the marvellous work being done to upgrade the open internet architecture.
https://nlnet.nl/news/2025/20250321-call-announcement-core.html
#FOSS #NGI0 #NGI

2025-03-11 16:18:20 CET

Would you like to represent NGI Zero in your region? NGI0 partner Brno University of Technology is looking for regional representatives in specific regions. It's a part-time, paid role where you'll be encouraging people to apply for funding, build a community and promote free and open source.
Note that only certain regions are eligible and you need to be based in the region of your choice. (See the list of regions at the bottom of the page).
https://nlnet.nl/foundation/jobs/regionalrepresentative.html
#getfedihired #NGI0 #FOSS

2025-02-05 11:39:01 CET

NGI0 partner @npub157w…u947 is organizing the Free Silicon Conference to connect experts and enthusiasts who want to build a complete Free and Open Source CAD ecosystem for designing analog and digital integrated circuits. [1] The conference will cover the full spectrum of the design process, from system architecture, to layout and verification. It takes place July 2-4 in Frankfurt an der Oder, Germany. Info on how to register will be published soon.
[1] https://wiki.f-si.org/FSiC2025
#NGI #NGI0

2025-01-28 11:45:52 CET

We're organizing a NGI Zero network meetup at #FOSDEM. Everyone who is part of or interested in the Next Generation Internet is welcome for a meet and greet on Saturday at 13.00 CET in room AW1.121.
Besides the BoF room there are also many other NGIZero related events like booths, devrooms and over 60 talks.
For and overview of all, see: https://nlnet.nl/events/20250201/FOSDEM/index.html
#FOSS #NGI0 #NGI

2025-01-27 17:47:56 CET

Two projects we love are currently running a crowdsource campaign. The modular Open Hardware laptop MNT Reform Next is up on Crowdsupply where you can support them by buying a T-shirt or treat yourself to an OH laptop in pre-sale. [1]
And the Pixelfed and Loops team is seeking backers to support the development of these federated social networks with no ads, no algorithms and no tracking. [2]
[1] https://www.crowdsupply.com/mnt/mnt-reform-next/updates/mnt-reform-next-campaign-is-now-live
[2] https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pixelfed/pixelfed-foundation-2024-real-ethical-social-networks
#OpenHardware #FOSS #Fediverse #NGI #NGI0

2025-01-03 16:36:01 CET

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ah good, happy to hear that :)
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2025-01-03 16:32:47 CET

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Hopefully nothing went wrong and your application does not have the number 2024-06 in it. But if it does, you can reply (with a private message if you prefer) and we'll look at what went wrong.
@npub1xse…lgk3 @npub1lvw…e3yz [@ekaitz_zarraga](https://mastodon.social/@ekaitz_zarraga )

2025-01-03 16:31:33 CET

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This is the list for the June call. As the replies below say: we always let all applicants know the outcome of their proposal, positive or negative, ahead of public disclosure. (Unless something went wrong, which hopefully does not happen often.)
When someone applies, their application receives a number: yyyy-mm-xxx. So this list being from the June call the numbers start with: 2024-06. We'll update the list to make this more clear.
1/2
@npub1xse…lgk3 @npub1lvw…e3yz
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2025-01-03 15:20:16 CET

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here is the list of the latest granted projects: https://nlnet.nl/news/2025/20250101-announcing-grantees-June-call.html

2025-01-01 19:09:45 CET

Happy 2025 everyone! On this first day of the fresh new year we are happy to announce 50 Free and Open Source projects were selected to receive NGI Zero grants.
We'd like to congratulate all the teams and individuals and thank them for working on a better internet for us all.
Come over and meet the projects:
https://nlnet.nl/news/2025/20250101-announcing-grantees-June-call.html
#FOSS #NGI #NGIZero

2024-12-19 12:36:36 CET

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we'll look into it and get back to you privately.

2024-12-19 12:25:02 CET

If you are working on Free and Open Source technologies that improve the digital landscape for everyone, know that NGI0 offers financial & practical support.
We offer grants between €5k - €50k, open to everyone.
Calls currently open:
NGI0 Commons Fund: Reclaim the public internet
NGI TALER: Privacy-preserving digital payments
NGI MobiFree: More ethical mobile software
NGI Fediversity: Creating the hosting stack of the future
Deadline February 1, 2025
https://nlnet.nl/news/2024/20241201-call.html
#FOSS #NGI #NGI0

2024-12-18 17:45:33 CET

In the latest episode of the NGI0 podcast we talk to Adrian Georgescu. He was part of the Voice over IP revolution & in this episode you’ll learn much about that history and the Session Initiation Protocol (SIP). With his company AG projects, Adrian created Blink, a pure SIP client and Sylk Suite which combines SIP with WebRTC.
He also talks about what it’s like to run a #FOSS company & having to compete with Big Tech offering services for free.
https://podcast.nlnet.nl/@NGIZero/episodes/the-voip-revolution-blink
#NGI #NGIZero #podcast

2024-12-05 18:59:14 CET

"It is important to be able to communicate freely", says Jérôme Poisson aka @npub1xkf…w0mx in the In the NGI0 #podcast. He is the main developer of Libervia, a communication ecosystem based on #XMPP.
XMPP is mostly known for chat but Libervia offers many more features such as blogs, fora, events & file sharing. It has gateways to other open protocols like #ActivityPub & email. He talks about Libervia, the political side of technology & offers advise about #NGI0 grants.
https://podcast.nlnet.nl/@NGIZero/episodes/technology-is-not-neutral-libervia
#FOSS

2024-12-02 14:07:06 CET

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indeed :)

2024-12-02 11:59:10 CET

badkeys is an open source tool to check cryptographic keys for known vulnerabilities. Its developer @npub1syu…3cq9 gave a talk at German OWASP Day where he discussed how old bugs never die. He tested for the Debian OpenSSL bug discovered in 2008 & found hundreds of DKIM setups still vulnerable. Vulnerable hosts included prominent names like Cisco, Oracle, Skype, and Github. But he sees even older vulns including one which is over 300 years old.
Watch the talk here: https://media.ccc.de/v/god2024-56276-the-debian-openssl-bug-and
#NGI #NGI0

2024-11-28 16:53:19 CET

What if someone could help you with your documentation? Or offer advice on user retention. A person to talk to about testing or how to get things translated. How about untangling gnarly issues with the help of an all-round troubleshooter?
These people exist!
They are @npub1hpl…624n Marjolein Kassenaar, Julian Harty, Dwayne Bailey & [@eric_herman](https://mas.to/@eric_herman )
We just had a #webinar where they introduced themselves and their services. And the recording is now live: https://nlnet.nl/events/20241128/index.html
#NGI #NGI0

2024-11-28 09:09:07 CET

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that's such a kind offer!

2024-11-25 15:24:03 CET

This Thursday we're having a #webinar about support services. That is, practical help with your free and open source project. We'll be discussing: Technical writing, Testing, Translation & localisation, UX testing, & Troubleshooting.
Speakers are the people who provide the support so it is a nice way to get to know them.
The webinar is open to everyone. But note that the services can only be requested by people who've received an #NGI grant. Nov 28, 13.00 CET
https://nlnet.nl/events/20241128/index.html
#NGI0 #FOSS

2024-11-05 13:14:16 CET

Besides financial grants NGI0 also offers practical support to beneficiaries. In the upcoming webinar Ask Us For Help we will introduce four support services: technical writing, testing, translation & localisation and troubleshooting. They will be presented by the experts who deliver the services.
The webinar is open to anyone who is interested but note that the support services are only open to NGI beneficiaries.
November 28, 2024. 13.00-14.00 CET
more info: https://nlnet.nl/events/20241128/index.html
#NGI #NGI0

2024-10-24 12:50:56 CEST

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Your remark made me realize I forgot to mention Janneke in the post. I've corrected that now with an edit.

2024-10-24 11:31:18 CEST

Let's get rid of all the binary blobs. In S01E02 of the NGI0 podcast we talk to Janneke, founder of GNU Mes. The project helped to significantly reduce the number & size of binary seeds used in the bootstrap of GNU Guix 1.0.
He talks about working on GNU Mes, its community, NGI0 funding & calls for a 5th freedom: freedom 4. The freedom to build a program from source. "If you can't build a binary from source, how would you exercise freedom 0?"
https://podcast.nlnet.nl/@NGIZero/episodes/janneke-gnu-mes
#FOSS #NGI0 #NGI #podcast

2024-10-17 16:12:51 CEST

New! The NGI Zero podcast where we talk to the people who are building the Next Generation Internet. :)
In S01E01 our guest is Joep Meindertsma of Atomic Data. The issue he sees with today’s internet is the siloing of data. It leads to users being locked into Big Tech ecosystems and it's hard to reuse data. Joep explains how Atomic Data, a modular specification for sharing, modifying and modelling data, addresses this problem.
https://podcast.nlnet.nl/@NGIZero/episodes/joep-meindertsma-atomic-data
#semanticweb #podcast #foss #NGI0 #NGI

2024-10-14 15:29:27 CEST

Reclaiming the public nature of the internet, that's the aim of the NGI Zero Commons Fund.
The 1st round has now concluded and
32 free and open source projects will receive financial and practical support to do just that.
They are projects from all across the technology stack, from open hardware to open data and from electronics design automation to end user applications.
Come and have a look at the projects working on the internet commons.
https://nlnet.nl/news/2024/20241014-announcing-CommonsFund-call.html
#NGI0 #NGI #FOSS

2024-10-11 12:08:24 CEST

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Thanks! That is so nice to hear :).
And yes, NGI0 and NLnet are closely linked. NGI Zero is a coalition of non-profits running the NGI0 programmes (see all coalition partners in our bio) and NLnet is part of the coalition. And NLnet runs this Mastodon account. You've made me realize that is not very clear so I've now adjusted the bio to reflect that.

2024-10-11 10:44:38 CEST

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Thanks for pointing that out, hadn't seen it yet. They make good additional recommendations besides continuing the NGI initiative. Like considering additional support mechanisms specifically for software maintenance and - very important - promote the adoption of open source technologies by public administrations and private enterprises.
[@ekaitz_zarraga](https://mastodon.social/@ekaitz_zarraga ) [@ramin_hal9001](https://fe.disroot.org/users/ramin_hal9001 )

2024-10-03 18:09:54 CEST

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shouldn't be too long now. It's in the finalizing phase.

2024-10-03 10:00:09 CEST

We are happy to let you know that 49 fantastic free and open source projects will receive NGI0 Core grants.
It's a wide variety of projects covering all 10 layers of the technology stack, from open hardware to applications.
But what unites them is they all contribute to alternatives and improvements to core internet architecture.
Together they are working on an open, resilient and trustworthy internet for all.
Come over and meet the projects! https://nlnet.nl/news/2024/20241003-announcing-Core-call.html
#NGI0 #NGI #FOSS

2024-09-18 00:06:23 CEST

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It's .../ actually.

2024-09-12 13:34:02 CEST

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Ah thanks for the elaboration :). As you suspected, we don't disclose who has applied because its up to the applicants if they want to share that or not. But we always appreciate it when you make projects you think could benefit aware of the funding possibilities. So thanks!

2024-09-12 13:19:13 CEST

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Wow! Must have been a nice moment when you received those messages and see that it works. Congrats!

2024-09-12 13:06:04 CEST

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Sorry, I don't understand the question. Consider [@VeilidNetwork](https://hackers.town/@VeilidNetwork ) for what?

2024-09-12 10:12:34 CEST

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P.s. to be eligible projects must be free and open source, open standards, open data, open access, open hardware, open science, open ...

2024-09-12 10:06:09 CEST

Are you working on a project to make our internet more resilient/secure/human-centered/inclusive/better/.../?
You could consider applying for funding.
We currently have 5 calls open:
NGI0 Core: Internet architecture
NGI0 Commons Fund: Reclaim the public nature of the internet
NGI TALER: Privacy-preserving digital payments
NGI MobiFree: More ethical and human mobile software
NGI Fediversity: Creating the hosting stack of the future
Deadline Oct 1
https://nlnet.nl/news/2024/20240601-call.html
#FOSS #NGI #NGI0

2024-04-18 18:46:23 CEST

Dnsmasq wins the first BlueHats Prize!
Dnsmasq provides network addressing for small networks: DNS, DHCP, router advertisement and network boot.
Dnsmasq creator & maintainer Simon Kelley said: "This prize is valuable financially, but much more so as a mark of public recognition that dnsmasq is still something that's worth doing."
https://nlnet.nl/bluehatsprize/2024/1.html
The € 10 000 BlueHats prizes aim to place maintainers of critical #FOSS in the spotlight.
#bluehats #opensource #maintainers