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Summary
NGI Mobifree is a pilot programme designed to push beyond the status quo of mobile software, and create a virtuous cycle of innovation through free and open source software, libre hardware and open standards.
Detailed Call Description
It has brought together a number of the “movers and shakers” of the open mobile ecosystem, in order to deliver a comprensive development effort and advance a number of important free and open source technologies. Part of the budget of NGI Mobifree is reserved for open calls to fund additional free and open source efforts that are aligned with the topics and approach of NGI Mobifree. Under this call, project proposals are invited to contribute to help reshape the state of play of mobile software and give European citizens and organisations more choice in, and access to, human-centered and ethical mobile software.
The following types of activities qualify for financial support, provided they are cost effective and have a clear link to the topics directly relevant to NGI Mobifree and the objectives set out in the call:
- 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.
Project results must be made available under a free and open source license, so anyone can read and validate the source code, and anyone can use the code to create technology that fits their own purposes.
Financing percentage by EU or other bodies / Level of Subsidy or Loan
Applications are accepted for proposals requesting between €5.000 and €50.000. Once you have successfully completed a project you may apply for additional funding.
The maximum amount to be granted per third party over the lifetime of NGI Mobifree is €500.000.
Thematic Categories
- Research, Technological Development and Innovation
- Small-Medium Enterprises and Competitiveness
Eligibility for Participation
- Central Government
- Educational Institutions
- Local Authorities
- Natual person / Citizen / Individual
- NGOs
- Non Profit Organisations
- Other Beneficiaries
- Private Bodies
- Semi-governmental organisations
- Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
- State-owned Enterprises
Eligibility For Participation Notes
Applications can be submitted by anyone that can bring a relevant contribution to the topics of NGI Mobifree, whether that is a natural person or an organisation of any type. Project proposals should be in line with the NGI vision and within the topic of trust and data sovereignty on the internet and deliver potential break-through contributions to the open internet.
Target participants: The call is open to SMEs, academics, public sector, non-profits, communities and individuals. Outcomes must be open: all scientific outcomes must be published as open access, and any software and hardware must be published under a recognised open source license in its entirety.