The NGI Evangelists Programme is thrilled to welcome its third cohort of inspiring leaders! Building on the impactful contributions of past evangelists, this new group is poised to drive NGI's mission of creating a more human-centred, privacy-conscious internet. From bridging gaps within the NGI Community to fostering collaboration and innovation, these visionaries bring expertise in decentralized tech, ethical AI, open-source cybersecurity, and more.

Meet our newest NGI Evangelists—Dr. Leonard Anderson, Kasia Odrozek, and Melanie Rieback—and discover how they’re shaping the future of technology with a focus on human values.

OWS.EU Community Meet-Up: A Big Success!

The OWS.EU Community Meet-Up brought experts together to discuss creating a fair and open web search ecosystem. Held during #ossym24, the event covered infrastructure, ethics, and sustainability, building stronger European connections.

👉 Click here to join the movement for a free and open web!


AURORA MINDS: Transforming ADHD Diagnostics!

The AURORA MINDS project (NGI Trustchain) combines gamification, machine learning, and blockchain to deliver accurate ADHD assessments while protecting sensitive data. Developed by DOTSOFT S.A. and the University of Ioannina, it's setting new standards in e-health.

👉 Learn how AURORA MINDS is redefining healthcare.

Measuring Public Funding's Impact on Open Source!

Open-source software powers 96% of all codebases but often relies on volunteers, leading to risks like 2021's Log4Shell exploit. Through initiatives like NGI and Germany's Sovereign Tech Agency, public funding now bolsters security and innovation in critical projects.

👉 Click here to learn about a new toolkit measuring the impact of public funding on open source!


The Open Web & AI: Protecting Data Commons

The open web is crucial for ethical AI, yet it’s under threat. Generative AI consumes open data while limiting access for researchers and nonprofits. We need sustainable, inclusive data practices and collaborative AI data commons to ensure equitable AI.

👉 Click here to learn more.

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.

Melanie Rieback: Security for Open-Source Developers – NGI TALK
When: November 28 2024 | Where: Online

Webinar: Ask Us For Help: Practical Support for NGI Beneficiaries
When: November 28 2024 | Where: Online

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

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

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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