InnoConnect Hub
Welcome to our collaborative space where NGI Sargasso proudly presents a series of strategic partnerships with leading Open Source organizations.
Through newly formed memoranda of Understanding, we and our partners have united to amplify one another’s initiatives, foster knowledge-sharing, and build a stronger network within the global tech community. In doing so, we commit to cross-disseminating important updates, trends, and developments across our respective platforms, while also seeking opportunities to co-host webinars and events. By converging our expertise and outreach, these alliances will open the door to innovative endeavors, ushering in a more inclusive and forward-thinking digital ecosystem.
StandICT.eu 2026
Europe’s “go-to” project for ICT standards, builds on previous successes to fortify the global standardization ecosystem. Through its Fellowship Programme, the EU Observatory for ICT Standardisation, and high-level forums, it drives EU priorities while training new experts. Coordinated by Trust-IT Services and five partners, StandICT.eu 2026 continues shaping Europe’s future in ICT standards.
FORGING
FORGING envisions human-centered, environmentally conscious innovation aligned with Industry 5.0 goals. By breaking traditional innovation paths, it accelerates adoption of emerging technologies through its 600-member community—uniting academia, industry, policy makers, and civil society. Using diverse co-creation sessions and its Playbook & Toolbox, FORGING ensures novel tech pathways are shaped to benefit both society and the environment.
CrabNebula
CrabNebula, founded by core members of the Tauri Working Group, delivers Tauri-centric solutions for both individuals and businesses. With a focus on open-source values and diverse, inclusive growth, CrabNebula offers consulting, auditing for privacy and security vulnerabilities, and a forthcoming global distribution platform—all aimed at helping developers confidently build, ship, and maintain secure, high-performance applications. By combining Tauri’s efficiency and security with CrabNebula’s expert services, this company is shaping a stronger, more accessible future for the Tauri ecosystem.
NGI Search
NGI Search is a cascade funding project supporting start-ups, scale-ups, SMEs, and mid-sized companies innovating in data search and discovery. With five European partners, it has launched a series of Open Calls (now closed) awarding up to €150,000 to each selected project, backed by a dedicated team, Advisory Board, and 10 added-value services.
MyData
MyData Global champions individuals’ right to self-determination over personal data, aiming to create a fair, trust-based digital society. Guided by principles of transparency and collaboration, MyData Global fosters equitable data-sharing relationships between individuals and organizations. Through a strong code of conduct and open dialogue, it upholds accountability and continuous learning to advance a human-centric approach to data governance.
D2XCEL
D2XCEL is a pan-European scaling programme advancing deep tech and digital ventures in sustainable transport, logistics, trade, and smart cities. With a vast network of 300+ investors, public and private partners, it offers free, time-efficient mentoring, strategic connections, and market expansion support. Through two open calls, D2XCEL aims to boost 100 ventures, strengthening Europe’s leadership and sustainable growth in key innovation sectors.
NGI Local for Local
Local for Local is a digital platform enabling cities to boost their local economies by implementing regional currency systems and lines of credit. By focusing on local flows of capital rather than sending it elsewhere, Local for Local strengthens social cohesion through easy local purchases and open, powerful administrative tools. Through a decentralized infrastructure, it empowers citizens to build enduring connections, supporting thriving regional communities.
CO-INVESTIN
CO-INVESTIN drives growth by connecting European investment ecosystems with a focus on transparency and inclusion. By bridging gaps, fostering collaborations, and showcasing best practices, CO-INVESTIN empowers both startups and investors to unlock new opportunities and fuel cross-border co-investments, amplifying Europe’s innovation potential.
FIERCE
FIERCE revitalizes alliances between the feminist movement, civil society, and political decision-makers by examining feminist and anti-feminist activities and discourses from 2010 to 2021. Through eight national case studies and a cross-cutting comparative analysis, FIERCE fosters impact-driven collaboration and renews the movement-institution relationship for more inclusive policy outcomes.
NGI Enrichers
The NGI Enrichers program supports European NGI researchers and innovators to spend 3-6 months in the US or to Canada to work and collaborate with US and Canadian hosts, to promote knowledge-sharing and establishing long-term collaborations on NGI technologies, services, and standards.
The program provides travel funding, living allowance, and visa for visiting fellows from Europe, and supports both fellows and their hosts, with bootcamps, mentors, visibility, community building and more!
PQ-REACT
PQ‑REACT is an EU-funded project focusing on enabling the smooth transition from classical to post‑quantum cryptography (PQC). It provides a migration framework featuring cryptographic agility, validation tools, and pilot demonstrations across domains such as smart grids, 5G networks, and distributed ledger systems. This framework includes cryptographic agility techniques, PQC migration paths, and a toolkit for validating post-quantum cryptographic systems, enabling users to switch to post-quantum cryptography while considering their unique circumstances and preferences.
AIPSS
AI Professional Software Solutions, or AIPSS, is a Romanian SME that developed Gov-Smart, a cloud-native platform for the digital transformation of municipal services and citizen engagement, with the support of NGI Sargasso. At AIPSS its foundational values shine through its team’s relentless dedication and precision, by meticulously developing advanced applications, and using innovative approaches to tackle modern-day challenges, focusing on cybersecurity, innovation and analysis.
6G-REFERENCE
6G-REFERENCE, 6G Hardware Enablers for Cell Free Coherent Communications and Sensing, envisions a future where urban areas are equipped with sustainable solutions that can cope with the ever-increasing traffic demands beyond what is currently possible with 5G and population densification, while providing disruptive capabilities like the materialization of the internet of sense. This EU-funded project will develop integrated circuit and antenna component solutions, and deploy practical 6G hardware enablers.
Simeon
Simeon, supported under the NGI Sargasso OnCampus Program, is working to make digital services more accessible and secure for seniors by developing verifiable credential solutions tailored to their needs. The Simeon platform addresses a growing digital divide affecting older populations, who often face challenges in accessing digital services due to complex identity systems, privacy concerns, or a lack of digital literacy.
Dynaccurate
Dynaccurate is a Luxembourg-based technology and consulting company focused on chemotherapy, medications management, electronic patient record, terminology management, and AI and blockchain consent management, offering both proprietary and open-source solutions that enable smarter, more interoperable digital systems across sectors. Its vision is a world where patient data is accurate, easily managed, and accessible to the clinician, patient and researcher from the same source.
