Understanding the root causes of these disparities and identifying opportunities to improve the representation of women and other minority genders in the NGI and broader tech landscape is crucial.

Have you ever wondered how an AI-powered chatbot can transform your collaborative projects by leveraging the power of a flexible wiki and a traditional database?

Learn how WAISE, part of the NGI Search initiative, uses advanced AI and large language models to enhance knowledge sharing by offering a unique blend of innovation and practicality.

Discover how Oliver Smith's passion for Free and Open Source Software led to the creation of postmarketOS, an innovative project extending smartphone lifespans. Learn about the project's journey from a thought exercise to a thriving community-driven initiative. With support from NGI, postmarketOS has made significant strides in user-friendly installations, privacy features, and accessibility considerations. This inspiring story showcases the potential of open-source development in addressing e-waste and empowering smartphone users beyond manufacturer support periods.

Daniel Thompson-Yvetot: Software as a Product: Risks and Opportunities

In this exciting NGI Talk, Daniel Thompson-Yvetot will discuss the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), the Product Liability Directive (PLD) and the updating of the Blue Book. This new paradigm will require software makers to add a CE mark to their products and follow new requirements.

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.

NGI Search 5th Open Call Webinar Recording Available!

Discover how to secure up to €150K in funding and receive expert advice for your innovative projects. Learn everything about the application process and essential tips.

👉 Watch the webinar for FREE by clicking here.

BTECH’s FOSS Research Group Showcases NGI Search at Ow2.con Paris

Learn how BTECH Post-Doc Renée Ridgway presented the NGI Search project, emphasising ethics, sustainability, and innovative applications in open-source development at the Ow2 conference in Paris.

👉 Read the whole article here.

Explore the Worldviews Behind Digital Identity Standards

Missed Markus Sabadello’s NGI Talk? No worries! The recording of “Technology is not neutral: the worldviews behind digital identity standards” is now available.
Learn about the complexities and values influencing decentralised digital identity standards, including digital wallets and eIDAS 2.0.

👉 Watch Markus Sabadello’s webinar by clicking here.

Governance Practices in the Next Generation Internet: Prioritising People

Discover the importance of effective governance in shaping a better digital future with the Next-Generation Internet (NGI). It’s all about prioritising well-being, rights, and interests.

👉 Read the article here.

Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité in Digital Identity Technologies

Explore how the values of liberté, égalité, and fraternité can guide the design of decentralised digital identity systems and discover why these principles are essential for the EU Digital Identity Wallet and how current technical choices might align or diverge from them.

👉 Read the full article here.

ANNUAL PRIVACY FORUM 2024
When: September 4-5 2024 | Where: Barcelona

OPEN SOURCE SUMMIT EUROPE 2024
When: September 16-18 2024 | Where: Austria

AIOTI DAYS 2024
When: September 24-25 2024 | Where: Brussels

EUROPEAN BLOCKCHAIN CONVENTION 2024
When: September 25-26 2024 | Where: Barcelona

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

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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