SIDN fonds supports innovative internet projects in the Netherlands that strengthen the internet for everyone, with a clear emphasis on public-interest technology, digital rights, and the social impact of online systems. They tend to fund pilot-stage ideas as well as larger thematic projects that address issues like digital inclusion, online disinformation, polarization, responsible AI, and internet sustainability. Their grants often back practical tools, awareness campaigns, research, and prototypes that can be tested and scaled in real-world settings.
Primarily open-call and thematic-call grantmaking, with small Pioniers grants up to about €10,000 for idea/pilot projects and larger project grants often up to €75,000 (or up to €125,000 for certain AI calls). Some calls are open to unsolicited Pioniers submissions, but thematic calls are typically deadline-based and selective rather than rolling.
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Check whether the opportunity is a rolling Pioniers round or a closed thematic call before applying; many theme-based programs do not accept unsolicited proposals. Strong applications are concrete, internet-focused, and show a clear prototype, pilot, or scaling plan with evidence of impact in the Dutch context.
Current and upcoming funding from SIDN fonds that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Innovatief idee dat past bij SIDN fonds en bijdraagt aan een sterk internet; maatschappelijke meerwaarde; kennisdeling; nog niet gestart op het moment van toekenning; looptijd maximaal een half jaar; bij voorkeur samen met relevante spelers uit de Nederlandse internetsector.
Deadline: Doorlopend; binnen 6 weken na indiening bericht
Who can apply: Natuurlijke personen en rechtspersonen kunnen een pioniersaanvraag indienen; project moet bijdragen aan missie SIDN fonds, maatschappelijk van meerwaarde zijn, resultaten en kennis delen. Projecten duren maximaal ~6 maanden. Rechtspersoon niet vereist for Pioniers.
Deadline: Doorlopend (no fixed deadline)
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