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The Open Source Way

Sovereign Tech Fund – Investing in the Future Today

Dec 20, 2023
In this episode, our host talks to Powen Shiah and Mirko Swillus about the Sovereign Tech Fund, which focuses on critical infrastructure in the public interest. They discuss the types of technologies the fund invests in, the criteria for applying, and the importance of maintenance and security updates. The goal is to strengthen innovation, economic competition, and democracy.
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Quick takeaways

  • The Sovereign Tech Fund supports the development and maintenance of open-source components in digital infrastructure to ensure economic growth and innovation.
  • The fund recognizes the importance of maintenance work in sustaining open source projects and aims to create awareness and support for ongoing maintenance efforts.

Deep dives

Overview of the Sovereign Tech Fund

The Sovereign Tech Fund (STF) was established by the German government in 2022 to support the open source ecosystem, focusing on critical digital infrastructure. It aims to safeguard components necessary for economic growth and innovation. The STF is currently hosted by Shpwint, a government-owned corporation, but will soon become an independent entity. The fund funds a wide range of open source digital infrastructure technologies, including projects like Coral, OpenMLS, Pendulum, Fortran, Sequoia PGP, and Rust-D-S-Bombs.

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