The European NGI fund must be renewed
The European NGI fund, vital for free software projects and innovation, faces non-renewal for 2025. SourceHut and others urge the European Commission to reconsider, emphasizing its impact on technology resilience and innovation.
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The European NGI fund, which has been crucial in supporting free software projects and fostering innovation in Europe, is at risk of not being renewed for 2025. SourceHut, a recipient of NGI funding, highlights the significant impact of the grants on projects like theirs, emphasizing the fund's role in promoting technology resilience, security, and innovation. The NGI program has been praised for its efficiency in driving innovation with relatively small investments compared to the commercial sector. SourceHut, along with others, is urging the European Commission to reconsider excluding the NGI program from future funding, stressing its importance in shaping Europe's technological future and upholding community values. The potential discontinuation of the NGI fund could hinder the progress of numerous free software initiatives that rely on its support, ultimately affecting the broader public interest and the advancement of technology in Europe.
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