The fifth and final open call for the NGI Sargasso project is officially open, and this is your chance to contribute to shaping the future of the Next Generation Internet (NGI). With a focus on transatlantic cooperation, this call encourages researchers, developers, and SMEs across Europe to team up with counterparts from the USA and Canada to tackle some of the most pressing challenges in internet technology. The NGI Sargasso project, part of the broader Horizon Europe initiative, aims to create an internet that is open, trustworthy, and secure for all.
Why Apply?
NGI Sargasso is about more than just funding; it’s about forging international collaborations that will define the future of the internet. By joining this open call, your project could be at the forefront of cutting-edge developments in internet architecture, digital identity, data sovereignty, and more. The focus is on developing open-source technologies in partnership with North American entities, and this collaborative model is designed to accelerate innovation and ensure the global impact of European research.
This is your last opportunity to secure funding for your project. NGI Sargasso will distribute up to €1.2 million in this final round, with grants ranging from €50,000 to €100,000 depending on project duration.
Who Can Apply?
The NGI Sargasso final open call is open to a range of European entities, including universities, research centres, NGOs, and SMEs. Projects must be innovative, aligned with the NGI vision, and propose clear, tangible benefits for internet development. Applicants must form a consortium with at least one partner from the USA or Canada, and three-party partnerships involving all three regions are particularly encouraged.
How to apply?
The application process is straightforward. Interested applicants should submit their proposals through the NGI Sargasso funnel by November 25, 2024, at 17:00 Brussels time (10:00 AM CST). Be sure to include all required documents, such as a detailed project plan and a letter of support from your counterpart.
Only applications submitted via the official platform will be considered.
Key dates during the evaluation process
- Open Call Begins: September 23, 2024
- Infoday and matchmaking session 1: October 2, 2024 – REGISTER NOW
- Infoday and matchmaking session 2: October 30, 2024 – REGISTER NOW
- Deadline for Submission: November 25, 2024
- Evaluation Period: November 26, 2024 – January 2, 2025
- Interviews: January 13-24, 2025
- Final Results: January 27, 2025
- Onboarding and OnCampus Programme: February 28, 2025
Benefits Beyond Funding
Successful applicants will not only receive financial support but also gain access to the OnCampus Programme led by Mobile World Capital Barcelona. This programme offers invaluable mentorship, business development guidance, and networking opportunities to help bring your project to life and scale it globally.
For more information and to apply, visit NGI Sargasso Open Call 5
Information from previous Open Calls
- Meet the innovators of previous calls HERE
- Previous open calls in numbers:
Open Call 2
Open Call 3
Open Call 4
