mastodon 4.7.3EU project for Fostering a Human-Centered, Trustworthy and Sustainable Internet. Up to ~8,8 millions € funding, mentoring and access to top infrastructure! 🚀
🔴 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗡𝗢𝗪: 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁
We’re kicking off at the University of Ljubljana! Join us online as we explore the legacy of TrustChain and the next generation of trusted digital IDs, privacy, and governance in Europe.
𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲 👉 https://www.youtube.com/live/5xPoUVnNTeo
🚀 𝗨𝗽𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 | 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻 & 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗯𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻
Join us to learn 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗻 (𝗜𝗦𝗕𝗘) 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 with regulatory compliance by design, ensuring trust and transparency.
The webinar will feature insights from leading experts across blockchain infrastructure, Web3 development, and compliance.
📅 28 January 2026
⏰ 11:15–12:45 CET
👉 Register here: https://eu01web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KNRjyKRDRBSORbYqYKEhZw
𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 – 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀
On 5 February 2026, the TrustChain community came together in Ljubljana and online to mark the conclusion of the TrustChain project.
The event highlighted how Europe can advance trusted, human-centric, and sustainable digital infrastructures.
🎥 The full event recording is now available 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uWdkFnGIaE
Join us for a deep dive into the 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗰𝗼𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗲 with Dr. Vlado Stankovski, scientific and technical coordinator of TrustChain. 💡
You'll explore key building blocks like:
🔹Decentralized Identity and Identity Wallets
🔹Verifiable Credentials and Secure Data Exchange
🔹Consent & Data-Usage Standards
🔹Trust Scoring Models and Green DLT Frameworks
📅 𝟭𝟬 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 | 𝟭𝟭:𝟭𝟱 - 𝟭𝟮:𝟰𝟱 𝗖𝗘𝗧
𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eh8-ZZ5s
Join us for the 𝗧𝗥𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗜𝗡 𝗛𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗻 📅 𝟱 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿, 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟭𝟯:𝟬𝟬 𝘁𝗼 𝟭𝟰:𝟬𝟬 𝗖𝗘𝗧!
🔗 Register for the Info Day: https://eu01web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jP780JTNStmyPS-3RhUNOQ
This online session will guide you through:
🔍 The 𝗧𝗥𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁
🧩 The 𝗧𝗥𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗜𝗡 𝗦𝗼𝗳𝘁𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲
🏆 The 𝗛𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸
💬 A 𝗤&𝗔 session
The hackathon is open to developers, startups, SMEs, and academic teams based in the EU or associated countries. There are two competitive tracks, and prizes of up to €3,000 per track will be awarded.
📢 TrustChain Training Alert! 📢
Topic: Securing Ethereum's Scalability: A Look at Danksharding and Post-Quantum Cryptography
🗓️ August 20, 11:30 - 13:00 CEST
📍Online
Agenda:
🔸11:40-12:10: Etienne Riviere, UCLouvain, will demystify "The upcoming “Danksharding” evolution of Ethereum and the associated data availability layer."
🔸12:10-12:40: Sushmita Ruj, UNSW Institute for Cybersecurity, discussing "Post Quantum Cryptography for Blockchains."
🔗 Register: https://eu01web.zoom.us/webinar/register/5317551605410/WN_aKEnWQCGTzm0lT0iNprqRA#/registration
Trustchain is making waves! 🌊 Our latest newsletter and inside you'll find:
🗣️ An interview with the minds behind Trustchain on our mission and achievements!
🏆 The exciting reveal of Open Call 5 winners, driving innovation in energy-efficient DLTs.
🗓️ A look back at our impactful events, including the @EC_NGI@ec.social-network.europa.eu Forum 2025.
And... a heads-up about our final hackathon – get ready to build on groundbreaking work! 🚀
Check out the full newsletter for all the details! ➡️ https://mailchi.mp/dba85fd13597/trustchain-newsletter-13050556?e=09ec0b8b0a
🚀 Calling all innovators! 🚀
🔗https://trustchain.ngi.eu/apply/
If you’re a developer, researcher, or entrepreneur working on digital identity, blockchain, or sustainable DLTs, this is your chance to receive up to €117k in grant funding and 9 months of structured support.
Shape the future of decentralized technologies with access to mentorship, resources, and funding. Apply now and take your project to the next level!
⏳ Deadline: 15 January 2025
🎉 We're excited to share the highlights from 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻'𝘀 𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹! 🎉
Here's the lowdown:
🌍 𝟭𝟰𝟲 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 poured in from 𝟯𝟲 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀! Spain, Italy, and France led the way in applications. 📈 Market interest was huge in 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀, 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 & 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻 & 𝗖𝗿𝘆𝗽𝘁𝗼.
🏆 We're thrilled to announce 𝟭𝟱 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀! 💡 The winning solutions are set to make waves in 𝗦𝗼𝗳𝘁𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲 & 𝗜𝗧, 𝗔𝗜, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 & 𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁.
🔗 Discover more: https://trustchain.ngi.eu/trustchain-open-call-5-announcing-the-winners-and-stats/
🚀 TrustChain: Building the Future of Digital Trust! 🌐
We sat down with key minds behind TrustChain to explore its mission, achievements, and vision for the future. 💡 Learn how they're tackling digital trust, empowering innovation, and prioritizing user privacy. 🔒
Get an insider's look at how TrustChain is shaping the next generation of secure and inclusive digital solutions. Watch the interview! 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mU5djLNxZxk
TrustChain Open Call 5 will be closing next week, so here’s 5 tips for a successful application:
📘 Read the Guide for Applicants with essential details about the process, eligibility, evaluation, and support
📝Submit your application using the Official Open Call Templates
🌍 Confirm if your country is eligible
❓ Check the FAQs and find answers to common questions
🎥 Watch Our Webinars to gain insights from past webinars
Good luck!
We are thrilled to announce the winners of the TrustChain Hackathon:
🌿🏠 FreeBonde AB
🤖🏛️ QX Trust TourismGPT
Check out the full article to see how these innovations are bridging the gap between digital identity and real-world impact. Plus, watch the exclusive demo presentations from our winners!
🔗 https://trustchain.ngi.eu/trustchain-hackathon-announcing-the-winners-and-stats/
𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺: 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗥𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗰𝗼𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗲 🌐
On December 10, Trustchain hosted a deep dive into the protocols shaping Europe’s digital future. Led by Dr. Vlado Stankovski (University of Ljubljana & Scientific/Technical Coordinator of TRUSTCHAIN), the webinar explored how we are building a trustworthy, decentralized ecosystem.
Missed the live session? 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 ➡️ https://youtu.be/Cib8TkvPF6o
💡 Missed the TRUSTCHAIN Hackathon Info Day? Don’t worry, you can now watch the full recording online!
🎥 Watch the recording here: https://youtu.be/i-u6RerXarI?si=qD277HuEFPfqQFWp
🚀 Applications are open until 13 November 2025, 12:00 CET
The TRUSTCHAIN Hackathon is open to developers, startups, SMEs, researchers, and academics from the EU or associated countries, all ready to build decentralized, ethical, and interoperable solutions.
🗓 When: 17–25 November 2025
📍 Where: Online
Join the TRUSTCHAIN Hackathon from 17–25 November 2025 and be part of a movement to create a human-centered, decentralized, and sustainable internet!
Why apply?
💶 Win prizes up to €3,000
🤝 Collaborate with Europe’s digital pioneers
📈 Gain visibility in the NGI and TRUSTCHAIN ecosystem
Whether you're an SME, academic team, or startup, this is your chance to build tools that matter!
👉 Apply now until 13 November 2025, 12:00PM CET: https://www.f6s.com/trustchain-hackathon
ℹ️ https://trustchain.ngi.eu/apply/
Join TrustChain partners at the NGI Forum 2025!
🗓️ 19-20 June 2025
📍 Brussels
⏰ 𝟭𝟰:𝟬𝟬-𝟭𝟲:𝟯𝟬 | 𝗖𝗼-𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗚𝗜 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗱-𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲
Discover how we can put users at the heart of building the next-generation internet! 🌐💡
👉 Register Here: https://trustchain.ngi.eu/join-trustchain-at-ngi-forum-2025/
NGI TrustChain is excited to announce its collaboration with the 🤖 AI Sessions!
The first edition of the 𝘈𝘐 𝘚𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 will be under the topic "𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻’𝘀 𝗔𝗜 𝗔𝗰𝘁"
🗓️ When: 25 February 2025, 10h-12h CET
💻 Where: Virtual (Zoom)
⛓️💥 REGISTER HERE: https://www.f6s.com/ai-sessions-navigating-the-european-commissions-ai-act
Secure your spot now!
Let’s work together to shape a vibrant and interconnected AI future. 🚀
Are you part of an NGI-funded project? Strong online communication is key to success!
The NGI Outreach Office offers a free, expert-led training programme to help you:
✅ Build a solid communication strategy
✅ Create engaging content
✅ Improve SEO & online marketing
✅ Deliver great pitches & presentations
✅ Stay GDPR-compliant & ahead of trends
📅 Every Wednesday at 11:00 AM
🎯 For NGI-funded projects & innovators
🔗 Register & learn more: https://trustchain.ngi.eu/join-the-ngi-communication-training-programme/
