Ideal for innovators seeking equity-free funding and transatlantic collaboration. Ensure a strong EU partner is identified early and prepare a well-rounded proposal. Leverage NGI’s matchmaking services and attend the informational webinars for guidance. Apply to NGI Sargasso Open Call #5 for up to €100,000 in funding, mentoring, and transatlantic collaboration opportunities in Next Generation Internet innovation.
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About: NGI Sargasso aims to foster transatlantic partnerships between the EU, USA, and Canada to develop Next Generation Internet technologies and services. The program offers equity-free funding of up to €100,000 per project, access to a capacity-building program, mentoring, and matchmaking opportunities. Applicants must form teams with members from both the EU and either the USA or Canada. The Open Call provides a total budget of €1,200,000, distributed based on project rankings. The program supports startups, SMEs, NGOs, universities, and research centers to turn innovative ideas into reality and expand transatlantic collaboration. Applications must be submitted by an EU partner following a collaborative proposal development process.
Focus:
-Internet technologies and services
-Transatlantic innovation
-Capacity building and mentoring
-Collaboration between EU, USA, and Canada
Region: EU, USA, Canada
Eligibility:
-Universities and research centers
-SMEs and startups
-NGOs and foundations
-Teams with members from both the EU and USA/Canada
Benefits:
-Up to €100,000 equity-free funding
-Mentoring and coaching through the OnCampus program
-Matchmaking services
-Access to a 9-month capacity-building program
-Networking opportunities within the NGI community
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