As we look back on 2024, we are inspired by the collective progress and the unwavering dedication of the NGI community. Together, we have made significant strides toward shaping a safer, more open, and user-centric digital landscape, driven by the values of trust, transparency, and collaboration.

This year, NGI projects embraced Mastodon and PeerTube as their primary communication platforms, further aligning with our commitment to open, decentralized technologies that prioritize privacy and empower users.

The release of the NGI Impact Study this year highlighted the transformative power of the initiative, showcasing the tangible benefits NGI projects are delivering across Europe and beyond. From fostering cutting-edge innovation to upholding the principles of openness and inclusivity, our ecosystem continues to set benchmarks for what a trustworthy Internet can achieve.

As we celebrate the end of another remarkable year, we extend our gratitude to the incredible innovators, contributors, and supporters who make the NGI journey possible. Your work continues to inspire and shape the Internet of tomorrow.

Here’s to a bright and impactful 2025! Let’s keep building together.

We wish you a joyous holiday season and a prosperous start to the new year!

NGI Commons: Structuring Digital Resources

The NGI Commons initiative is creating a strategy for digital and Internet commons. At its recent General Assembly in Brussels, experts reviewed progress and discussed the project's next steps as it approaches its first anniversary.

👉 Learn more about NGI Commons here!


NGI Sargasso: A Milestone Achieved

The NGI Sargasso programme closed its fifth Final Open Call on 25 November 2024 with 104 applications from 25 countries, the highest in its history. Beneficiaries will now prepare for global events like 4YFN 2025 in Barcelona.

👉 Learn more about their journey here!

NGI Local for Local: Empowering Local Economies

NGI Local for Local strengthens European economies using digital tools and open-source local currencies to boost community resilience and growth.

👉 Discover how NGI Local for Local is creating sustainable communities here!


Authbond(Trustchain Beneficiary): Advancing Decentralised Funding

The WID3+ Consortium presented the Authbond prototype at Sui Demo Day and joined Design Jam and Devcon SEA, gathering insights to refine its development.

👉 Learn more about Authbond's journey here!

The NGI has funded more than 1000 innovators with inclusive and trust-based complementary technology building blocks. It includes services, applications, decentralised ledger technologies such as blockchain, data portability, AI, machine learning, networking and open-source software and hardware.

The blog presents the stories of the people who are making the Internet safer and more trustworthy. Let yourself be inspired.

EU Open Source Week
When: January 28 2025 | Where: Brussels

FOSS Backstage 2025
When: March 10 2025 | Where: Brussels

Global Multistakeholder High Level Conference on Governance of Web 4.0 and Virtual Worlds
When: March 31 2025 | Where: Brussels and Online

Don’t forget to check out and circulate on the current ongoing open calls and see how you can get your innovation supported and funded.

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