Dominik Beron, founder of Walt ID, is paving the way with decentralized identity (DID) solutions that could transform how we manage our online identities.

In an insightful interview, Dominik shares how his legal and blockchain expertise led to the creation of Walt ID and its work on INTEROP4DID—an open-source project aimed at making decentralized identity systems more accessible and interoperable.

How can digital identity management become more user-friendly and secure? In Finland, Ammar Bukhari, Product Manager at Methics, is at the forefront of this challenge with the MUSAP project. Backed by NGI, MUSAP is developing a Unified Signature API (USAPI) Library to streamline the management of digital signatures and credentials.

In an interview with NGI, Ammar shares how his human-centric approach to technology is shaping innovative solutions for digital identity, making it easier for users to securely manage their credentials.

In a world where algorithms quietly shape our online experiences, one organization is stepping up to hold tech giants accountable. AI Forensics, a European non-profit, is uncovering the hidden mechanisms that influence everything from our consumer choices to democratic processes.

In an exclusive interview, Katya Viadziorchyk, head of funding and partnerships at AI Forensics, shares insights into their mission and the challenges of investigating algorithmic behaviour. Discover how this team of digital detectives uses innovative tools to reveal the truth behind the algorithms that shape our lives.

Mapping the Digital Commons Landscape: Fill out the Survey!

The NGI Commons initiative needs your input to map the landscape of Digital Commons. By completing a quick survey, you'll help identify key policy tools, funding sources, and strategies from the past 20 years, guiding future innovation and public benefit.

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These are the 11 NGI Sargasso Innovators Selected in the Open Call 3 Ready to Shape the Next Generation Internet

Meet the 11 innovators selected to receive up to €100k in funding, mentorship, and a nine-month program to develop cutting-edge AI, blockchain, and privacy solutions projects. Keen on joining them? Stay tuned for the next NGI Sargasso Open Call on September 23rd!

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15 Startup Champions awarded €1.8M to increase online trust with blockchain

NGI TrustChain has awarded €1.8M to 15 startups across Europe to combat online misinformation and fake identities using blockchain, aiming to restore trust in digital spaces with innovative solutions like data protection and secure smart city platforms.

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The economic value of a European Open Web Index could amount to billions

Did you know a new study revealed that the European Open Web Index could generate €4-5 billion in economic impact within a decade? The OpenWebSearch.EU project, supported by 14 partners, aims to create a transparent, bias-free web search infrastructure, promoting Europe’s digital sovereignty and innovation.

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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.

Your hub for innovation awaits. Dive into a realm of knowledge-sharing where innovators, entrepreneurs, and professionals converge. Connect informally and unleash the power of collaboration.

EDGE COMPUTING EXPO 2024
When: October 1-2 2024 | Where: Amsterdam

EBDVF 2024
When: October 2-4 2024 | Where: Budapest

6th INTERNATIONAL OPEN SEARCH SYMPOSIUM
When: October 9-11 2024 | Where: Munich

NEM SUMMIT 2024
When: October 23-24 2024 | Where: Brussels

6TH INTERNATIONAL OPEN SEARCH SYMPOSIUM
When: October 9-11 2024 | Where: Munich

FOSSCOMM 2024
When: November 9-11 2024 | Where: Thessaloniki

WEB SUMMIT 2024
When: November 11-14 2024 | Where: Lisbon

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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