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Sovereign Tech Fund (STF)
A German government-backed fund supporting the development, improvement, and maintenance of open digital infrastructure. Funds individuals and teams to work on foundational open source software that the internet depends on.
Eligibility
- Applicant Typeopen
- Eligible Regionsglobal
Logistics
- Work ModeRemote / Online
- Stipend DetailsVaries widely by project — can be €50,000–€1,000,000+ for larger engagements. Individual contributor grants also available.
Program Timeline
Timeline confirmed for the next cycle soon…
Additional Details
STF funds maintenance and improvement of critical open source infrastructure — think projects like curl, OpenSSL, Python packaging, etc. Less suitable for students; better for experienced maintainers and contributors. Watch their website and social media for open calls.