Call for Building Blocks for the Next Generation Internet

Deadline
June 1, 2022
Funding amount
Up to €50,000
Category
Cloud/Edge Computing Blockchain Data Innovation
Call Type
Funding calls for SME
Eligibility (geography)
EU Member States, The United Kingdom, Horizon2020 Associate Countries

The goal of NGI Assure is to support projects that design and engineer reusable building blocks for the Next Generation Internet as part of a complete, strong chain of assurances for all stakeholders regarding the source and integrity of identities, identifiers, data, cyberphysical systems, service components and processes.

The following types of activities, provided they are cost-effective and have a clear link to the topics and objectives relevant to NGI Assure, qualify for financial support:

  • scientific research
  •  design and development of open source software and open hardware
  •  validation or constructive inquiry into existing or novel technical solutions
  • software engineering aimed at adapting to new usage areas or improving software quality
  • formal security proofs, security audits, setup and design of software testing and continuous integration
  • documentation for researchers, developers and end users
  • standardisation activities, including membership fees of standards bodies
  • understanding user requirements and improving usability/inclusive design
  • necessary measures in support of (broad)er deployability, e.g. packaging
  • participation in technical, developer and community events like hackathons, IETF, W3C, RIPE meetings, FOSDEM, etc. (admission fee, travel and subsistence costs)
  • other activities that are relevant to adhering to robust software development and deployment practices
  • project management
  • out-of-pocket costs for infrastructure essential to achieving the above

Budget: The exact amount of financial support offered is based on the projected costs and estimated value of the proposed project. Applicants can apply with proposals between € 5,000 and 50,000 

Relevant documents: Guide for Applicants

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