Next Generation Internet Fund (RIA)

The Next Generation Internet Fund (RIA) aims to foster a human-centric internet aligned with European values such as privacy protection, transparency, inclusiveness, and openness. The fund supports the creation and growth of internet commons based on open-source software, hardware, and standards, enabling better control of digital life and socio-economic benefits.

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Agency	HORIZON (EU)
Region	EU
Country	N/A
Legal form	Company, NGO, Government organization, Other
Start date	8 Dec 2022
End date	29 Mar 2023
Max funding	Up to EUR 500,000 per third party
Budget	EUR 27,000,000
Coverage	Minimum 80% of the total requested EU contribution must be allocated to financial support to third parties.

Grant application conditions

Admissibility	Described in Annex A and Annex E of the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes.
Eligible Countries	Described in Annex B of the Work Programme General Annexes. Includes EU countries and specific non-EU/non-Associated Countries with funding provisions.
Financial Support to Third Parties	Beneficiaries must provide financial support to third parties through grants. Maximum amount per third party is EUR 500,000.
Award Criteria	Described in Annex D of the Work Programme General Annexes. Includes additional aspects such as capacity and proven experience of the consortium to create and grow internet commons.
Legal and Financial Set-Up	Described in Annex G of the Work Programme General Annexes.
Gender Dimension	Integration of the gender dimension in research and innovation content is not mandatory.
Documentation	https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL4-2023-HUMAN-01-11

Eligible expenses

Evaluation criteria

Business exclusions

Reporting

Application process

Application requirements