Representatives of the NGI0 Commons Fund program in Greece and Cyprus invite you to an open information session on funding opportunities for free and open source software (FLOSS) projects and the development of the local ecosystem.
Link: https://meet.jit.si/NGI0_CYGR
Why participate
– Learn about NGI0 funding (€5,000 – €50,000) that supports open software, standards, open data, and digital commons.
– Discover the criteria and application process, with practical advice from local representatives.
– Connect with the FLOSS community in Cyprus and Greece, and meet potential partners.
– Exchange ideas and experiences on how we can build sustainable, community-beneficial technology projects.
Who should participate
– FLOSS developers and teams interested in funding.
– Researchers & academics working on open technologies and standards.
– Communities and NGOs promoting digital rights and open access.
– Students & young innovators who want to learn about European support programs.
– Individuals interested in understanding how open source funding works and how they can contribute to the local ecosystem.
A few words about the NGI0 Commons Fund
A few words about the NGI0 Commons Fund
The NGI0 Commons Fund is an initiative under the European Commission’s Next Generation Internet program, aimed at supporting the development of digital “commons”: i.e. free and open software/hardware, open standards, data, science, and educational resources.
– It offers R&D grants ranging from €5,000 to €50,000 for initiatives that are consistent with the public nature of the internet.
– In total, it has an active budget of €21.6 million, with an estimated allocation until 2027.
– Grants are accompanied by support services, such as security audits, open licensing, accessibility, etc.
Next deadline for funding applications: February 1, 2026
Link: https://nlnet.nl/news/2025/20251001-call.html
Organisation Team
Chrystalleni Loizidou, NGI0 Regional Representative for Cyprus – cyprus@ngi-0.eu
Marianthe Stavridou, NGI0 Regional Representative for Greece – greece@ngi-0.eu
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