Back at school at NGI Sargasso means back at our open calls. In fact, today we our launching our Final Open Call 5. As in our previous open calls, we’re pumped to invite innovators from the European UnionUnited States, and Canada to team up and shake up the Next Generation Internet!

At NGI Sargasso we aim to create a space where EU-US, EU-Canada or EU-US-Canada tech breakthroughs can come together by changing the game regarding Next Generation Internet technologies, services, and standards, all while keeping things human-centric on topics such as trust and data sovereignty, digital identity, internet architecture renovation, decentralized technologies, and standards.

So, what’s in it for you if you get picked? Loads of good stuff:

  • Up to €100,000 in funding, no strings attached -for this final call, the total budget available is up to €1.200.000.
  • Mentoring and coaching to help you level up.
  • An up to 9-month Capacity-Building Program to dive deep, but you can choose if you prefer 3 or 6 months, instead of 9.
  • Access to a whole community of Next Generation Internet (NGI) innovators.
  • Matchmaking activities to find your partner or partners across the Atlantic.

EU APPLICANTS, CLICK HERE.
US AND CANADIAN APPLICANTS, CLICK HERE.

The Requirements for Internet Innovators to Apply for the NGI Sargasso Open Call 5

Who can throw their hat in the ring? In our Open Call 5, we are open to:

  • Universities, RTOs, and research centres.
  • NGOs and foundations.
  • SMEs and startups.

And here’s the deal: your crew has to have at least one member from the EU or one of its Associated Countries (Albania, Armenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Faroe Islands, Georgia, Iceland, Israel, Kosovo, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Norway, Serbia, Tunisia, Türkiye, and Ukraine) and one from the US and/or Canada, so you can submit your joint project in teams of two or three partners, up to you!

Why should you jump on this opportunity? Well, picture this:

  • You team up with someone from the US and/or Canada, bringing your big ideas to life together.
  • We’re talking severe cash here: up to €100,000K per project. That’s no small potatoes!
  • Plus, we’ve got your back every step of the way with business guidance, networking opportunities, and expert insights through our OnCampus program.

Also, we let you choose the length of your Transatlantic project:

  • 9-month program with up to €100,000 equity-free funding.
  • 6-month program with up to  €75,000 equity-free funding.
  • 3-month program with up to €50,000 equity-free funding.

So, what are you waiting for? Here’s how to get in on the action:

  • STEP 1: Find a partner from the US and/or Canada on this platform, the Brokerage System.
  • STEP 2: Put together your proposal.
  • STEP 3: Hit submit and cross your fingers!

Opening date: 23rd September 2024.
Closing date: 25th November 2024 at 17:00 CEST (10:00 CDT).

This is your last opportunity to innovate across borders and bring your idea to life, since NGI Sargasso won’t launch any more calls! Don’t let it slip away, and:

APPLY HERE IF YOU ARE FROM EUROPE.
APPLY HERE IF YOU ARE FROM THE US AND/OR CANADA.

The NGI Sargasso Open Call 5 Info Webinars and Matchmaking Sessions dates

The Brokerage System services offered by NGI Sargasso to facilitate Transatlantic matchmaking are completed with two info webinars and matchmaking sessions per call:

  1. Open Call 5 Info Webinar and Matchmaking Session 1 – 2 October – REGISTER HERE.
  2. Open Call 5 Info Webinar and Matchmaking Session 2 – 30 October – REGISTER HERE

These webinars are perfect for those looking to make quick, informed decisions about potential partners and to gain insights into the latest trends and opportunities in the NGI Sargasso space and to clear all doubts about the application process, so we hope to meet you there!