2026-07-27T19:08:53+02:00 https://nostr.ae Sovereign Tech Agency https://nostr.ae/npub1yng6dx32zrl2qhp2kq26al7uzkwqkugrkaxf4gsycs9r5snrkjdqlznhrk https://files.mastodon.social/accounts/avatars/109/857/303/960/048/603/original/8a6cfd9fae6a4539.png https://files.mastodon.social/accounts/avatars/109/857/303/960/048/603/original/8a6cfd9fae6a4539.png https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqspatlvj58zgfxps3vpu9cxgred59paap4hcmazsuvj3uettmcuevszyqjdrf569gg0agzu92cptthlms2eczm3qwm5ex4zqnzq5wjzvw6f5eeeenk Good #documentation is key for sustainable #opensource projects. It helps create clarity, empowers new contributors, and makes knowledge accessible.<br/><br/>As part of the #SovereignTechFellowship, we’re hosting a documentation sprint: up to six additional spots for technical writers to work short-term on critical open digital infrastructure in 2026. Apply by April 6, 2026. Find out more about the docs sprint:<br/><br/><a href="https://www.sovereign.tech/news/fellowship-documentation-sprint-technical-writers">https://www.sovereign.tech/news/fellowship-documentation-sprint-technical-writers</a><br/> <img src="https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/116/295/080/280/721/873/original/b506cf63586dcf91.png"> <br/> 2026-03-26T11:49:27+01:00 https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs29tn2dqhn528am9zxmznfkz0zstrfa3sp2xrjs6lfj604n3ztc8czyqjdrf569gg0agzu92cptthlms2eczm3qwm5ex4zqnzq5wjzvw6f5vpkc33 The Sovereign Tech Agency is exploring how to better support open source maintainers and contributors who are actively working on technology standards relevant to their open source infrastructure projects.<br/><br/>Open standards are foundational to a healthy open source ecosystem. They enable interoperability, enhance digital sovereignty, foster competition and innovation and ensure that critical digital infrastructure remains accessible and serves the public interest.<br/><br/>(1/2)<br/> <img src="https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/116/056/805/025/954/956/original/5aacbcb5e2135eb0.png"> <br/> 2026-02-12T09:52:41+01:00 https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqszjl0w8e49hru0ld2vgwesprufvx69mc2q6zalnh8496hhtwa7qygzyqjdrf569gg0agzu92cptthlms2eczm3qwm5ex4zqnzq5wjzvw6f57sy7j4 Today we’re hosting the DevRoom “Funding the FOSS Ecosystem” at #FOSDEM!<br/><br/>Together with <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub16xnvqtgc6zmjrrsfzq5ymgtfdv0lmgd8rxr6afkgtqg5furcpkhsqzg7f8" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Free Software Foundation Europe</span> (<span class="italic">npub16xn…g7f8</span>)</a></span> <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub18d5kz07gz2j9302l4jhlhfqla7n50k3llkkw8c5uk89mc32tvn4sc35m4x" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Linux Foundation Europe</span> (<span class="italic">npub18d5…5m4x</span>)</a></span> <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1n8y64vc26phwqu2ey5uztdrz9qusdlu06qdpk5tukgdlsdj0gu8sl3l96n" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>NLnet</span> (<span class="italic">npub1n8y…l96n</span>)</a></span> <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1y8k68k4zvcjnm2c4936fnftv35844j9j20qn6qk2y394shzxejts5c05lv" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Prototype Fund</span> (<span class="italic">npub1y8k…05lv</span>)</a></span> we’re bringing people together to explore how #opensource software can be sustained and maintained in the long term.<br/><br/>Here’s a peek from today’s sessions:<br/><br/>- Insights from the feasibility study for the EU Sovereign Tech Fund published by <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1mjtwgydj7s2ksyenf5mf955zwhph9kwf80lczw03wydzezuffmaqv0pvyd" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>OpenForum Europe</span> (<span class="italic">npub1mjt…pvyd</span>)</a></span> <br/><br/>1/2<br/>#fosdem26<br/> <img src="https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/115/989/776/078/933/640/original/5439ed4841309fae.jpeg"> <br/> <img src="https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/115/989/776/110/460/630/original/5f4d3eeba7e04e5d.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-01-31T13:51:44+01:00 https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs88pc2pp50w56tath0a5tfc6v43efe8p2q4a4h78cqhtlcawfse5szyqjdrf569gg0agzu92cptthlms2eczm3qwm5ex4zqnzq5wjzvw6f5ft487r Reminder: we’re looking for an experienced leader to join our team as the new Head of the Sovereign Tech Fund!<br/><br/>The #SovereignTechFund is our flagship program for investing in the open source infrastructure the world relies on. As we enter the next phase of growth and scaling, we’re searching for someone who can join us for this next chapter.<br/><br/>(1/2)<br/> <img src="https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/115/569/745/797/313/388/original/4ef55e1f6d0224b7.jpg"> <br/> 2025-11-18T09:26:54+01:00 https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs8d8625kpnurgd4nua8e043f6cht304rrvzrda4g4qg8lkvr8c8pqzyqjdrf569gg0agzu92cptthlms2eczm3qwm5ex4zqnzq5wjzvw6f583cu59 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsynxdz3n2zlsj8mg2hzzwwq0gg4zfe3eqv6l90gaztfd0h7tsd68q80t2ag'>nevent1q…t2ag</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>You&#39;ll lead a program with international impact, shape the future of open source sustainability, and help secure the infrastructure for a democratic digital future.<br/><br/>Apply now: <a href="https://www.sovereign.tech/jobs/head-of-sovereign-tech-fund">https://www.sovereign.tech/jobs/head-of-sovereign-tech-fund</a> <br/><br/>2/2<br/><br/>#OpenSource #DigitalSovereignty #hiring #FediJobs #GetFediHired 2025-11-06T12:27:32+01:00 https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsynxdz3n2zlsj8mg2hzzwwq0gg4zfe3eqv6l90gaztfd0h7tsd68qzyqjdrf569gg0agzu92cptthlms2eczm3qwm5ex4zqnzq5wjzvw6f55009x5 We&#39;re #hiring a new Head of the Sovereign Tech Fund! 🚀<br/><br/>The Sovereign Tech Fund is the flagship program of the Sovereign Tech Agency. Since 2022, we&#39;ve invested in critical open source infrastructure—from curl to FreeBSD to technologies like DNS that power the web—to strengthen digital sovereignty. Now we&#39;re in a pivotal phase of growth and scaling, and we&#39;re looking for an experienced leader for this key role.<br/><br/>1/2<br/> <img src="https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/115/502/505/075/646/381/original/8d4707b7b3579aee.png"> <br/> 2025-11-06T12:26:56+01:00 https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs2wwt3ptrm29erzk7s6ev65vu08a7r7lxyxcf4wcetyv4mrkjzn0qzyqjdrf569gg0agzu92cptthlms2eczm3qwm5ex4zqnzq5wjzvw6f5hkmpk2 What institutions do we need to ensure that technology advances equity, resilience, and the common good?<br/><br/>At Istanbul Innovation Days, our CEO Adriana Groh will be on stage discussing how technology can serve the public interest and drive institutional change. 2025-03-24T16:50:55+01:00 https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqswvkl74wuqckyajlat9mgfdd82dpez2nm076x2fmua0lk8djd6gxqzyqjdrf569gg0agzu92cptthlms2eczm3qwm5ex4zqnzq5wjzvw6f5cpq96a In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs8vguc68y5ekl0faezfndc3uu4e8fgqnnuu0cxqlcdeszj5xme0rstwv7pv'>nevent1q…v7pv</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Last, but not least: Tobias Bernard <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1dkca6qndt0qgwvldkgz7eupjy92ur60hll2yyp7t3jhtqc6ftvlser3gke" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Tobias Bernard</span> (<span class="italic">npub1dkc…3gke</span>)</a></span> is a member of the <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1dug5p7c3y6svstg23pc684plfpd3mp5fdnc2m5a8f3yvthpwnssq00kxeq" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>GNOME</span> (<span class="italic">npub1dug…kxeq</span>)</a></span> design team, and part of the team on the project to improve accessibility, tooling, and security for the Linux desktop ecosystem commissioned by the Sovereign Tech Fund: <a href="https://www.sovereign.tech/tech/gnome">https://www.sovereign.tech/tech/gnome</a><br/>5/end #FOSSBack<br/> <img src="https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/114/155/360/017/325/631/original/7eaa691e40f755af.jpeg"> <br/> 2025-03-13T14:29:43+01:00 https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs8vguc68y5ekl0faezfndc3uu4e8fgqnnuu0cxqlcdeszj5xme0rszyqjdrf569gg0agzu92cptthlms2eczm3qwm5ex4zqnzq5wjzvw6f5fvmfta In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsrfw9tykq2ucslyurgqfx4uw4sd85vqd7jlm0ukax5gz2qcm7449ss4qxf0'>nevent1q…qxf0</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Jan Kowalleck is a #SovereignTechFellowship and works on software supply chain standards, including as maintainer of OWASP CycloneDX: <a href="https://www.sovereign.tech/news/meet-the-sovereign-tech-fellows#jan-kowalleck">https://www.sovereign.tech/news/meet-the-sovereign-tech-fellows#jan-kowalleck</a><br/><br/>Florian Scholz <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub10f7hujkxzt70f7gthh6a8pj5t5qss3lwy3d69hzftn7rnc3u04asahr5ch" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Florian Scholz</span> (<span class="italic">npub10f7…r5ch</span>)</a></span> is director at Open Web Docs <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub14kngaf5ega4r2keuq9cw7t5276g0fzsj7axsxlr98k0cnheu3ews2al9y3" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Open Web Docs</span> (<span class="italic">npub14kn…l9y3</span>)</a></span> a project documenting accurate compatibility data for web technologies that was selected for the #ContributeBackChallenges: <a href="https://www.sovereign.tech/tech/open-web-docs">https://www.sovereign.tech/tech/open-web-docs</a><br/>4/ #FOSSBack<br/> <img src="https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/114/155/346/373/408/440/original/ccaead7c9fc16761.jpeg"> <br/> <img src="https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/114/155/347/817/762/064/original/20ce90c2653db68d.jpeg"> <br/> 2025-03-13T14:26:23+01:00 https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqswl3cusymehctznpj4lx2aq42mzzw4fgku0znuyy06f4hu7pdxdnszyqjdrf569gg0agzu92cptthlms2eczm3qwm5ex4zqnzq5wjzvw6f5clapl0 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsvvr5p8ng5luy3utv2er3zgs2tqkz3lj964c88rafgq32kfh50w0qc3m085'>nevent1q…m085</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Hugo van Kemenade <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1xvuu4dsa9acew5d5ua5jpfgr40uefgyheua7c45f62jmguks36wqzsjmp8" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Hugo van Kemenade</span> (<span class="italic">npub1xvu…jmp8</span>)</a></span> a Sovereign Tech Fellow and core Python team member <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1vv848aca8vpv9lt2l2tj6wwehw7drwrs2e3ev9693rwz02jh448qcc6fhk" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Python Software Foundation</span> (<span class="italic">npub1vv8…6fhk</span>)</a></span> <a href="https://www.sovereign.tech/news/meet-the-sovereign-tech-fellows#hugo-van-kemenade">https://www.sovereign.tech/news/meet-the-sovereign-tech-fellows#hugo-van-kemenade</a><br/><br/>Jarek Potiuk <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1p95nen4c73aj55mcysrpctflxwqsn32gj86auyat0nfjlrwvwrtq6hpe7z" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Jarek Potiuk</span> (<span class="italic">npub1p95…pe7z</span>)</a></span> is a committer and PMC member of Apache Airflow, a project selected for the #ContributeBackChallenges: <a href="https://www.sovereign.tech/tech/airflow">https://www.sovereign.tech/tech/airflow</a><br/>2/ #FOSSBack<br/> <img src="https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/114/155/318/913/656/184/original/c7e12c2f88e109bc.jpeg"> <br/> <img src="https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/114/155/319/311/312/031/original/29de702e71127c2f.jpeg"> <br/> 2025-03-13T14:21:06+01:00 https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsvvr5p8ng5luy3utv2er3zgs2tqkz3lj964c88rafgq32kfh50w0qzyqjdrf569gg0agzu92cptthlms2eczm3qwm5ex4zqnzq5wjzvw6f5stkwsn Open source powers so much of the world, but the people behind it often go unseen. It was wonderful to meet so many maintainers and contributors in person at an event like <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1y3nlc3ueta4qwjc4kthyyqjda8w0mm4n6p6htvuahn6n76kt53jsrw0j80" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>FOSS Backstage</span> (<span class="italic">npub1y3n…0j80</span>)</a></span>. These are real people doing critical work on that we all rely on, and they deserve all the recognition and appreciation. A huge thank you to everyone who gives their time and energy to FOSS, and a special thank you to these individuals (and their teams) who have worked with the Sovereign Tech Agency. 1/<br/> <img src="https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/114/155/308/221/271/632/original/a31a8daf00bc017b.png"> <br/> 2025-03-13T14:17:20+01:00 https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsr0sycptj35r2umdpqg4fupash8lmrvspxkf8ac7kjsm34t2gec5gzyqjdrf569gg0agzu92cptthlms2eczm3qwm5ex4zqnzq5wjzvw6f5rza8h7 Today at 17:30 for the [@bits_und_baeume](<a href="https://mastodon.bits-und-baeume.org/@bits_und_baeume">https://mastodon.bits-und-baeume.org/@bits_und_baeume</a> ) Policy Lab, <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1ecxz9rnc46txvrhn4nqs6npje0ygcqjk7lh48xs8gntu8awu7kuss2dntp" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Katharina Nocun</span> (<span class="italic">npub1ecx…dntp</span>)</a></span>, Cecilia Rikap, <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub12wdn6n4juxxhurxdzrdywws8g4x2sspsw0saen70m3xjcfsueraqrkaatc" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Alexandra Geese</span> (<span class="italic">npub12wd…aatc</span>)</a></span> and Sovereign Tech Agency CEO Adriana Groh are discussing how to build resilient digital infrastructure — as the economy, society, and technology are inextricably linked. Our focus on the foundational software components and open ecosystem helps ensure that key technologies are not dominated by a few powerful players.<br/><br/>Watch the livestream: <a href="https://bits-und-baeume.org/stream/policy-lab-2025-03/">https://bits-und-baeume.org/stream/policy-lab-2025-03/</a><br/><br/>[@Weizenbaum_Institut](<a href="https://social.bund.de/@Weizenbaum_Institut">https://social.bund.de/@Weizenbaum_Institut</a> ) 2025-03-06T16:53:23+01:00 https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsgytfcf0svh3m5tyz4nn52uvq408kfhy7q4nhav8f93y7tvz9rprgzyqjdrf569gg0agzu92cptthlms2eczm3qwm5ex4zqnzq5wjzvw6f5rvr22k Heute um 17:30 beim [@bits_und_baeume](<a href="https://mastodon.bits-und-baeume.org/@bits_und_baeume">https://mastodon.bits-und-baeume.org/@bits_und_baeume</a> ) Policy Lab diskutieren <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1ecxz9rnc46txvrhn4nqs6npje0ygcqjk7lh48xs8gntu8awu7kuss2dntp" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Katharina Nocun</span> (<span class="italic">npub1ecx…dntp</span>)</a></span>, Cecilia Rikap, <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub12wdn6n4juxxhurxdzrdywws8g4x2sspsw0saen70m3xjcfsueraqrkaatc" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Alexandra Geese</span> (<span class="italic">npub12wd…aatc</span>)</a></span> &amp; Sovereign Tech Agency CEO Adriana Groh über resiliente #digitaleInfrastrukturen, denn Wirtschaft, Gesellschaft &amp; Technologie sind heute untrennbar verbunden. Unser Fokus auf Softwaregrundlagen &amp; ein digitales Fundament ermöglicht, dass wichtige Technologien nicht von einigen wenigen mächtigen Akteuren dominiert werden. <br/><br/>📺 Livestream: <a href="https://bits-und-baeume.org/stream/policy-lab-2025-03/">https://bits-und-baeume.org/stream/policy-lab-2025-03/</a><br/><br/>[@Weizenbaum_Institut](<a href="https://social.bund.de/@Weizenbaum_Institut">https://social.bund.de/@Weizenbaum_Institut</a> ) 2025-03-06T16:42:42+01:00 https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsd3kpmas66ylffs6h65slhh7u0gpakn5hxza9k5k74qyqf5dfvvygzyqjdrf569gg0agzu92cptthlms2eczm3qwm5ex4zqnzq5wjzvw6f5da74k0 Jan Kowalleck, Sarah Hoffmann, <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1xvuu4dsa9acew5d5ua5jpfgr40uefgyheua7c45f62jmguks36wqzsjmp8" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Hugo van Kemenade</span> (<span class="italic">npub1xvu…jmp8</span>)</a></span>, <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1rjpyntrch5etqn73r977wzkg5nkny2g72jm5hx0yxgm3tjkvdvzs2dug5d" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Matthias Klumpp</span> (<span class="italic">npub1rjp…ug5d</span>)</a></span>, Stefan Eissing, and Denis Ovsienko are the Sovereign Tech Fellowship&#39;s first cohort. Please join us in welcoming the six maintainers in the Sovereign Tech Agency’s one-year pilot program to support critical digital infrastructure and the people who work on it. <br/>Meet the fellows ➜ <a href="https://www.sovereign.tech/news/meet-the-sovereign-tech-fellows">https://www.sovereign.tech/news/meet-the-sovereign-tech-fellows</a><br/> <img src="https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/113/956/725/627/757/134/original/d1f7b2158562655e.png"> <br/> 2025-02-06T12:34:26+01:00 https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsxqh6hlr7vd9ypa2kjdnuuwej4gy0utsddd6dsgwwjksch5gfx3vqzyqjdrf569gg0agzu92cptthlms2eczm3qwm5ex4zqnzq5wjzvw6f5s27wqy In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqstwfmugwgj90wk7zwp92gj2746qucj7mv3sz7rzwhk3vlkwn2z4vc0m2syl'>nevent1q…2syl</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>We were thrilled to host a ”Funding FOSS” themed devroom at FOSDEM, which was packed all day with engaged participants! A full house of developers, maintainers, policymakers, entrepreneurs, donors, and funders came together to explore models that ensure the longevity and security of FOSS projects. The massive interest shows that securing its long-term future is top of mind for many in the ecosystem. 2025-02-04T10:25:43+01:00 https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqstwfmugwgj90wk7zwp92gj2746qucj7mv3sz7rzwhk3vlkwn2z4vczyqjdrf569gg0agzu92cptthlms2eczm3qwm5ex4zqnzq5wjzvw6f5gw2pcs In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs9msqx5yllcsgg7hcrcnmjmmpnx3gpsu9lpxleefw95meemdxt28qu54gv6'>nevent1q…4gv6</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Paul Sharratt spoke together with <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1u03pmnla8pejw2ff5ex623u76xhfkd8akkv9mlrz3jqx63vznlzqaxr9m9" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Cailean Osborne</span> (<span class="italic">npub1u03…r9m9</span>)</a></span> from <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1nsd5eee587lwzxw4sp3562nrg9y0utgmx2xsrewxvj9q36f90eyq8v7jsu" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>The Linux Foundation</span> (<span class="italic">npub1nsd…7jsu</span>)</a></span> about “The Impacts of Public Funding for FOSS” at <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1cedmyr3mpzyajququk9dmm44ts2mgwuxp9h6ensqymhfzju5kqlqszx843" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>CHAOSS</span> (<span class="italic">npub1ced…x843</span>)</a></span> Con, diving into how we can measure the impact of public investment in open-source ecosystems and digital infrastructure. 2025-02-04T10:24:59+01:00 https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs9msqx5yllcsgg7hcrcnmjmmpnx3gpsu9lpxleefw95meemdxt28qzyqjdrf569gg0agzu92cptthlms2eczm3qwm5ex4zqnzq5wjzvw6f5c9746e In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqstpudqd85nzk8wkagj8zr25g3hvrmvzcf46hpdvy9tann094kfmyq22hf68'>nevent1q…hf68</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Our CEO Adriana Groh joined the opening high-level panel “What can Open Source do for Europe”, at EU Open Source Policy Summit, highlighting Germany’s approach to digital sovereignty through initiatives like the Sovereign Tech Agency, building new ways to invest in the open source ecosystem, unlocking its potential by securing its foundations and maintaining what we rely on every day. A huge thank you to [@OpenForumEurope](<a href="https://mastodon.cloud/@OpenForumEurope">https://mastodon.cloud/@OpenForumEurope</a> ) and <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub15j72srlp4g5tuqcrx4up722xfkntdc7r9thlzc5rs9j45k8xy97ss0gj8c" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Astor Nummelin Carlberg</span> (<span class="italic">npub15j7…gj8c</span>)</a></span> and team for organizing the panel. 2025-02-04T10:23:21+01:00 https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqstpudqd85nzk8wkagj8zr25g3hvrmvzcf46hpdvy9tann094kfmyqzyqjdrf569gg0agzu92cptthlms2eczm3qwm5ex4zqnzq5wjzvw6f50k6dy9 What an incredible week in Brussels! The Sovereign Tech Agency team participated and co-organized multiple events around <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1yaucq4lpxpm2qzayehm42g98gnuz5swjyg8m233dggu9annluxfsyhatjv" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>FOSDEM</span> (<span class="italic">npub1yau…atjv</span>)</a></span> and we’re thrilled by the great conversations and engagement.<br/> <img src="https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/113/944/868/808/700/464/original/928a33697113a8a9.png"> <br/> 2025-02-04T10:21:35+01:00 https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsps065f6hjukeycxd0p38shxhrkse0aafhjga22dlt2eeyxeehm8qzyqjdrf569gg0agzu92cptthlms2eczm3qwm5ex4zqnzq5wjzvw6f5sa4yz5 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs8p2hcvskdk7w3c3ldkgm0yh3qspdlw60rr2xxrvezywkdpld97yc2xsun4'>nevent1q…sun4</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>The Sovereign Tech Agency is looking for an experienced and innovative expert in #opensource #security to lead the Sovereign Tech Resilience program.<br/><br/><a href="https://www.sovereign.tech/jobs/cybersecurity-program-lead">https://www.sovereign.tech/jobs/cybersecurity-program-lead</a> #fossjobs #getfedihired 2024-12-19T14:53:33+01:00 https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs8p2hcvskdk7w3c3ldkgm0yh3qspdlw60rr2xxrvezywkdpld97yczyqjdrf569gg0agzu92cptthlms2eczm3qwm5ex4zqnzq5wjzvw6f54k68hy In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsvqcgpvn7lp7vq6gc9pcnm8hvax8puvl6s034acyjwf5sg8nfec7gmyj0le'>nevent1q…j0le</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Our team is growing, that’s why the Sovereign Tech Agency is looking for a public interest technologist to join the Tech &amp; Investments team: <br/><br/><a href="https://www.sovereign.tech/jobs/technologist">https://www.sovereign.tech/jobs/technologist</a> 2024-12-19T13:45:25+01:00 https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsvqcgpvn7lp7vq6gc9pcnm8hvax8puvl6s034acyjwf5sg8nfec7gzyqjdrf569gg0agzu92cptthlms2eczm3qwm5ex4zqnzq5wjzvw6f5ca8n3d In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqst2u98mxhyulpefwl3dck7fcw3gsq2k9l6f82ny7acs5x3au2gmnq0xa2ml'>nevent1q…a2ml</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Our team is growing, that’s why the Sovereign Tech Agency is looking for an experienced project lead or project manager with a technical background to join the Tech &amp; Investments team: <br/><br/><a href="https://www.sovereign.tech/jobs/technical-program-manager">https://www.sovereign.tech/jobs/technical-program-manager</a> 2024-12-19T13:45:07+01:00 https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqst2u98mxhyulpefwl3dck7fcw3gsq2k9l6f82ny7acs5x3au2gmnqzyqjdrf569gg0agzu92cptthlms2eczm3qwm5ex4zqnzq5wjzvw6f5py0txf In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs0szxm9pka7fsy8av2yunsqmknt587dlpr54k70l3zm4ctygwewuszuwnsq'>nevent1q…wnsq</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Our team is growing, that’s why the Sovereign Tech Agency is looking for an experienced project lead or project manager to join the Tech &amp; Investments team: <br/><br/><a href="https://www.sovereign.tech/jobs/program-manager">https://www.sovereign.tech/jobs/program-manager</a> 2024-12-19T13:44:44+01:00 https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs0szxm9pka7fsy8av2yunsqmknt587dlpr54k70l3zm4ctygwewuszyqjdrf569gg0agzu92cptthlms2eczm3qwm5ex4zqnzq5wjzvw6f5xz2ddq In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsqcu4s667tse249m2u75npc3cz822p2kfdevmqdv6w06gm77aqvucpr7xfk'>nevent1q…7xfk</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Our team is growing, that’s why the Sovereign Tech Agency is looking for a full-time or part-time back-office/administration manager to support our leadership team: <br/><br/><a href="https://www.sovereign.tech/jobs/back-office-manager">https://www.sovereign.tech/jobs/back-office-manager</a> 2024-12-19T13:44:25+01:00 https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsqcu4s667tse249m2u75npc3cz822p2kfdevmqdv6w06gm77aqvuczyqjdrf569gg0agzu92cptthlms2eczm3qwm5ex4zqnzq5wjzvw6f5dj3arq We’re looking for new people to join our team and strengthen digital infrastructure in the public interest!<br/><br/>If you know people who might be interested, please share these jobs with them! <br/><br/>We are currently accepting applications for the following positions: 2024-12-19T13:44:03+01:00 https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs2yrjwwkf6h9pwu0crk69lt0lprynzr5w7zc2xjpeqkksjr6a30yczyqjdrf569gg0agzu92cptthlms2eczm3qwm5ex4zqnzq5wjzvw6f5a7gtzj In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs0zgcuflepujl3u5z0kjyza8d38zhc63pelhwhzlmzu3p4qh42gccac90nk'>nevent1q…90nk</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>The Sovereign Tech Agency is looking for a full-time or part-time Technical Program Manager: <br/><br/><a href="https://www.sovereign.tech/jobs/technical-program-manager">https://www.sovereign.tech/jobs/technical-program-manager</a> 2024-12-19T12:59:49+01:00 https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs0zgcuflepujl3u5z0kjyza8d38zhc63pelhwhzlmzu3p4qh42gcczyqjdrf569gg0agzu92cptthlms2eczm3qwm5ex4zqnzq5wjzvw6f5ul5sxs In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsg77vh8uu3afwjm44y562fjwhstwvktea36tfm5pjrwrr555h7xqqeq0aes'>nevent1q…0aes</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>The Sovereign Tech Agency is looking for a full-time or part-time Program Manager: <br/><br/><a href="https://www.sovereign.tech/jobs/program-manager">https://www.sovereign.tech/jobs/program-manager</a> 2024-12-19T12:59:23+01:00 https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsg77vh8uu3afwjm44y562fjwhstwvktea36tfm5pjrwrr555h7xqqzyqjdrf569gg0agzu92cptthlms2eczm3qwm5ex4zqnzq5wjzvw6f5qejl2k In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsv6rldt8090s8m8tptlaytkn7m5fgepet952fmw6fuq9ns46yxzcgsuads2'>nevent1q…ads2</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>The Sovereign Tech Agency is looking for a full-time or part-time back-office/administration manager to support our leadership team: <br/><br/><a href="https://www.sovereign.tech/jobs/back-office-manager">https://www.sovereign.tech/jobs/back-office-manager</a> 2024-12-19T12:58:30+01:00 https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsv6rldt8090s8m8tptlaytkn7m5fgepet952fmw6fuq9ns46yxzcgzyqjdrf569gg0agzu92cptthlms2eczm3qwm5ex4zqnzq5wjzvw6f5kmlqzk We’re looking for new people to join our team and strengthen digital infrastructure in the public interest!<br/><br/>If you know people who might be interested, please share these jobs with them! <br/><br/>We are currently accepting applications for the following positions: 2024-12-19T12:57:46+01:00 https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsgfdhqgxfcwmqys8lxmssacnv5uh5j65rym7s286xtf25tefuexnszyqjdrf569gg0agzu92cptthlms2eczm3qwm5ex4zqnzq5wjzvw6f5vhrepf The Sovereign Tech Agency is the new home for the Sovereign Tech Fund, all our programs, and our growing team as well. <br/><br/>We’d like to introduce the people behind the Sovereign Tech Agency 🤗 <br/><br/><a href="https://www.sovereign.tech/news/meet-the-sovereign-tech-agency">https://www.sovereign.tech/news/meet-the-sovereign-tech-agency</a> 2024-11-13T10:23:21+01:00 https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsv9m5exmg927n8lsgfazp8x3u44pxgurjsd5tu7khchxy55wjgu0qzyqjdrf569gg0agzu92cptthlms2eczm3qwm5ex4zqnzq5wjzvw6f5j6em8r Today is the last day to apply for the fellowship for maintainers, our new program that will pay #FOSS maintainers for a year to work on the important work of critical software infrastructure. <br/><br/>For the pilot year, we&#39;re looking for up to 5 fellows, with freelance contract and employment options. Submit your application by the end of the day: Sunday, 20 Oct 2024! <br/><br/>Boosts appreciated!<br/><br/>Details: <a href="https://www.sovereigntechfund.de/news/apply-to-the-fellowship-for-maintainers">https://www.sovereigntechfund.de/news/apply-to-the-fellowship-for-maintainers</a> #GetFediHired<br/> <img src="https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/113/339/607/440/515/949/original/27322aed3eaecb41.jpg"> <br/> 2024-10-20T13:53:47+02:00 https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsqk90jpkdv52jf939gymdyf8e7qw5cqv20p6lvyz6enqeh8vt5xhqzyqjdrf569gg0agzu92cptthlms2eczm3qwm5ex4zqnzq5wjzvw6f539dm0n Sovereign Tech Fund’s technologist Lorenzo Sciandra <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1n6rhl5fuz6urlnrgcu260y4shf0zg8wps4plftjzl2euwv3t249q33ude5" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Lorenzo 'kelset' Sciandra</span> (<span class="italic">npub1n6r…ude5</span>)</a></span> is attending #OGGCamp this weekend in Manchester! OggCamp is an unconference celebrating Free Culture, Open Source Software, hardware hacking, and digital rights, with a focus on inclusivity.<br/><br/>Find him around over the weekend to chat about the challenges facing open source maintainers and how we can strengthen digital infrastructure in the public interest. And don’t forget to grab some free STF stickers! 2024-10-10T16:34:03+02:00 https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqszd4w5rwl0ptadft94ys6wu24r68r69dcpj6wlp4jgp4pz0nk0n9czyqjdrf569gg0agzu92cptthlms2eczm3qwm5ex4zqnzq5wjzvw6f59q3xvh In the spring, we conducted a survey asking the community a wide range of questions to help shape a fellowship for open source maintainers. This new 12-month program supports the people who work on critical digital infrastructure. Here are some of the insights we uncovered.<br/><br/><a href="https://www.sovereigntechfund.de/news/what-open-source-maintainers-shared-with-us">https://www.sovereigntechfund.de/news/what-open-source-maintainers-shared-with-us</a><br/> <img src="https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/113/278/387/161/640/278/original/656cd27ac0f09f6d.png"> <br/> 2024-10-09T18:24:31+02:00 https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs8xut4ca4t4p7hv458pxg3aulpssgf2cj2dh4ykz0lzaf30syespqzyqjdrf569gg0agzu92cptthlms2eczm3qwm5ex4zqnzq5wjzvw6f5wwnyjn Off to a great start: the launch of the report “Bug Bounties and FOSS: Opportunities, Risks, and a Path Forward” starting with a welcome from STF co-founders Adriana Groh and <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub14fn3lz86x3lp3sgd97g3yummsyx8fhaw9xj0msgk0fnrzgrm72ssz2cq9k" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Fiona Krakenbürger</span> (<span class="italic">npub14fn…cq9k</span>)</a></span>, introduction from <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1q3ljqlwu5xw7jpgswxhz5rsd3xuccpgj8s9a0cevt2er3vqw0edsc4fd4k" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Tara Tarakiyee</span> (<span class="italic">npub1q3l…fd4k</span>)</a></span>, bug resilience program overview by Paul Sharratt, and comments on the political and public sector needs from Bundestag member <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1q0349m37f8vlqdtmkyvsqvt3eslgashakg8yvudt24p9mh3xsfkqsq9pq3" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Maik Außendorf</span> (<span class="italic">npub1q03…9pq3</span>)</a></span><br/> <img src="https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/113/227/590/410/753/849/original/19fc197c2dff1d46.jpeg"> <br/> <img src="https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/113/227/590/125/547/019/original/4e01eca3a0c05a97.jpeg"> <br/> <img src="https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/113/227/590/325/315/790/original/35d57ba7ec465bee.jpeg"> <br/> <img src="https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/113/227/590/257/458/837/original/2f2cc36bce1df73f.jpeg"> <br/> 2024-09-30T19:21:47+02:00 https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsw3a3xkh3jjwzc4wf3k7slze8hkg9f3agwfzxjcmvg6kzp8j6gs0czyqjdrf569gg0agzu92cptthlms2eczm3qwm5ex4zqnzq5wjzvw6f5lsp5pp Last month, we introduced the fellowship for maintainers to address a critical challenge: supporting the dedicated individuals who keep the open source ecosystem functioning that forms our digital infrastructure.<br/><br/>Today we’re happy to share the full details and start accepting applications. We’re looking for up to five maintainers for the inaugural fellowship!<br/><br/>Apply by 20 October 2024 to join the pilot of the fellowship for maintainers: <a href="https://www.sovereigntechfund.de/news/apply-to-the-fellowship-for-maintainers">https://www.sovereigntechfund.de/news/apply-to-the-fellowship-for-maintainers</a> 2024-09-12T12:11:29+02:00