Open Knowledge Germany has launched a new programme!
The Prototype Fund supports projects in civic tech, data literacy, data security and software infrastructure. With a grant of up to €30,000, software developers, hackers and creatives can write code and develop open source prototypes over a period of six months.
THE FOCUS AREAS
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Civic Tech
Building digital tools for citizens, e.g. new models and applications for creating, sharing and using (open) data, data visualisation and storytelling, Social engagement, transparency and citizen participation -
Data Literacy
Apps around the use and analysis of (open) data; tools that promote the ability to read, create and communicate data. -
Data security
Code that focuses on privacy, secure communications / data transmission and data minimisation. -
Software infrastructure
Tools that enable and facilitate the operation of application software.
To apply, you (or someone from your team) have to be a legal resident of Germany, over 18, self-employed, and willing to make your project available under an open source license. Details are in the FAQ.
Deadline for the first round of applications (out of four in total): September 30, 2016.
The programme is funded by the German Federal Ministry for Research and Education.