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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.

NLnet; Grants for 45 Projects Working on Shared Digital Infrastructure

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You are very welcome to join OW2's Open Source webinar with talks from @npub14hd0...q8qh and @npub1g9uy...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 @npub15uvj...xzfq the webinar takes place Thursday 6 November at 16:00 CET. It is free for everyone but you do need to sign up:

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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!

NLnet; 29 Free and Open Source Projects Receive Grants to Build Digital Commons

(and if you'd like to work for the internet as well, the current call closes December 1). #FOSS #FOSSfunding #NGI #NGI0

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' 😛

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EUSurvey is an online survey-management system built for the creation and publishing of globally accessible forms, such as user satisfaction survey...

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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 @npub1n8y6...l96n 's Technology Assessors to help NGI0 project teams with dedicated support. [1] And @npub14eyy...4hrs is looking for a policy expert on digital sovereignty & the cloud to develop the so-called “Tech dossiers” . [2] [1]

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ISOC Switzerland Chapter

ISOC.ch is hiring - call for applications - ISOC Switzerland Chapter

About the position ISOC-CH is a key partner in the Horizon Europe NGI0 Commons Fund, and through this engagement a great opportunity arises to deve...

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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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