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!
NLnet; New wave of projects to create digital commons
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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.
NLnet; Job opening
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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!
NLnet; 62 new projects contribute to digital commons
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Are you a Free Software developer trying to access hardware or software features under Article 6 of the Digital Markets Act #DMA ? @npub16xnv...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:
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DMA Interoperability Survey - FSFE
Are you a Free Software developer trying to access hardware or software features under Article 6(7) of the Digital Markets Act (DMA)? We want to he...
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.
NLnet; Apply for funding before June 1st 2025
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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!
NLnet; 42 Free and Open Source Projects Receive Funding to Reclaim the Public Nature of the Internet
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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.
NLnet; 56 Projects Receive Grants for Improving Core Technological Building Blocks
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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).
NLnet; Job opening
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NGI0 partner @npub157w8...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]
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FSiC2025
Official program of the Free Silicon Conference 2025 (FSiC 2025), Frankfurt an der Oder, 2–4 July 2025.
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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:
NLnet; Let's meet at FOSDEM 2025
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