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⏳⏰ The countdown is on: just ONE MONTH to secure €100,000! Attention, SMEs and startups in edge computing, IoT, and cloud-native solutions! The clock is ticking on the O-CEI Horizon Open Call. This isn't just an application - it's a launchpad for your business. The project is offering 24 selected projects €100,000 in equity-free funding to build and test groundbreaking solutions within its large-scale pilots. Beyond funding, you will get: ✅ Real-world pilot opportunities ✅ Customized technical and business support ✅ A comprehensive 7-month programme to accelerate your growth You have just ONE MONTH left to apply. Don’t let this opportunity pass you by! https://lnkd.in/drWbyXmZ

"Data is the new infrastructure — the foundation enabling digital transformation, smart governance, and sustainable growth". FIWARE is proud to be part in 9th Edition of The India Advantage Summit [TIA Summit], 15-16 October, 2025, Bengaluru, India. Chandra Challagonda, CEO of FIWARE Foundation, deep dived into an inspiring talk on the evolving data economy and its transformative impact on innovation, governance, and sustainability. Highlighting the importance of interoperability and open data ecosystems, he emphasized that collaboration and shared standards are the true accelerators of progress toward smarter, more connected societies. #SpaceTech #CleanEnergy #SmartManufacturing #AgriTech #HealthTech #SmartCities Alberto Abella, PhD Kseniia Chernikova Lydia Montandon Ángeles Tejado

📣 One week ahead! Don’t miss opportunity to join the FIWARE Training at the 2nd International Conference on Digital Sovereignty, 27-28, 2025, Oslo, Norway! In line with FIWARE’s mission to grow its global community and expand business opportunities, this exclusive training dives deep into FIWARE technical specifications, context data, and real-world use cases: ✅ Day 1 offers hands-on technical training, covering topics: #NGSI-LD, smart data models, #IoT integration, Machine Learning, and #MLOps. You will explore how to utilize a context broker to add real value, whether through AI inference or IoT device connections. ✅ Day 2 connects technology with strategy. The morning covers securing distributed architectures, implementing sovereign data spaces, and monetizing services with #AI. ✅ In the afternoon, join FIWARE Foundation CEO Chandra Challagonda for a business-focused session on how FIWARE empowers digital sovereignty, fosters cross-domain innovation, and opens new opportunities in the data economy. It will also cover FIWARE's Data Space Connector and Marketplace technologies, developed in collaboration with Gaia-X Association for Data and Cloud (AISBL) and Prometheus-X.  🗓 When:October 27–28, 2025 📍Where: Oslo, Norway Discover the full Training Program here 👉https://lnkd.in/drUBhJfn Register now 👉https://lnkd.in/dHVG6qpZ Jason Fox Lydia Montandon Alberto Abella, PhD Kseniia Chernikova Francisco Melendez Fernando López Aguilar Charlotte Kotterman #FIWARE #DigitalSovereignty #DataSpaces #AI #OpenSource

📢 Save the date! The world’s leading event on data spaces is back for its 4th edition — the Data Spaces Symposium 2026! Under the motto “Scaling Cross-Border Data Ecosystems,” this year’s symposium will showcase how data spaces drive collaboration, innovation, and global competitiveness. 📍 Venue: Novotel Madrid Center (Madrid, Spain) 📅 Date: February 10–11, 2026 The event is hosted by the Data Spaces Support Centre, together with BDVA - Big Data Value Association, FIWARE Foundation, Gaia-X Association for Data and Cloud (AISBL), and the International Data Spaces Association (IDSA) — in partnership and under the coordination of Gaia-X Hub España, a key player in Spain’s data-sharing and data-space initiatives. Key Themes in 2026: 🔹 Data spaces as value creators and enablers of uniting economies.
 🔹 Data spaces as enablers of AI: providing trustworthy data for the future of AI.
 🔹The relevance of standards and interoperability: advancing international harmonisation of data space technologies.
 🔹 The first European Data Spaces Awards Ceremony. … and much more! ❗ Registration opens soon — stay tuned. ✉️ Questions or interested in sponsorship? Contact us at [email protected] #DataSpaces #DataSpacesSymposium #DSSC #Innovation

🌍 Back for round two! ⚡ Join the second O-CEI Horizon webinar to learn how the project is addressing the increasing energy needs of Cloud-Edge-IoT (CEI) systems. As digital infrastructures expand, O-CEI is developing an open, interoperable platform that drives smarter and greener collaboration across sectors — from smart grids to mobility, agriculture, and beyond. 💡 In this session, experts will introduce the 1st Open Call for Upscaling Projects, presenting funding opportunities for SMEs and startups. You’ll gain a clear overview of the application process, key technical requirements, and how your innovations can contribute to a more sustainable, energy-efficient digital future. 🚀 Don’t miss your chance to get involved and help shape the next wave of CEI solutions in Europe. 🗓️ When: October 17, 10:00 AM CEST 💻 Where: Register here 👉 https://lnkd.in/efb9n9Nj

🚀Join the FIWARE Training at the 2nd International Conference on Digital Sovereignty, 27 - 28, 2025, Oslo, Norway and deep dive into the future of trusted, interoperable data spaces! The two-day training will tailor your journey to focus on NGSI-LD and Data Modelling, Distributed Security and Data Spaces, FIWARE Data Space Connector, and Practical Applications - Machine Learning, LLM, and how to make business out of this! Don’t miss an opportunity to learn from Global Tech Experts - Chandra Challagonda, CEO of FIWARE Foundation and Jason Fox, Tech Community Manager: ✅ Day 1: Hands-on technical training will cover #NGSI-LD, smart data models, IoT integration, machine learning, and #MLOps, connecting to IoT.   ✅ Day 2: the morning training explores securing distributed architectures, implementing sovereign data spaces, and monetising services with AI. In the afternoon business session “Digital Sovereignty with FIWARE” examines how FIWARE empowers digital sovereignty, fosters cross-domain innovation, and unlocks new market opportunities in the data economy. 👉 Don’t miss this chance to gain both technical expertise and strategic insights on how FIWARE empowers digital sovereignty, innovation, and competitiveness in the Data Economy.  🗓 When:October 27–28, 2025 📍Where: Oslo, Norway Register now 👉https://lnkd.in/dHVG6qpZ Discover the full Training Program here 👉https://lnkd.in/drUBhJfn #FIWARE #DigitalSovereignty #DataSpaces #AI #OpenSource Alberto Abella, PhD Kseniia Chernikova Lydia Montandon Francisco Melendez Fernando López Aguilar Charlotte Kotterman

Celebrating Europe’s data future! 🌍 Data is one of Europe’s greatest economic assets, and a cornerstone of the European Data Union strategy, designed to scale up AI development and unlock a true internal market for data. To honor the initiatives that are bringing this vision to life, we are excited to announce the launch of the European Data Spaces Awards! This event is organized by the Data Spaces Support Centre (DSSC) in collaboration with the European Commission, and it will recognize the best European data spaces in various categories. 🏆 💡 Who Can Apply? Any EU-registered data space that actively shares restricted data can apply, regardless of its funding source. 🏆 Award Categories: - Excellence in End-User Engagement & Financial Sustainability - Most Innovative Emerging Data Space These awards are closely aligned with the Maturity Model for Common European Data Spaces. 📝 Registration is now open until November 7, 2025. Apply now to see if your data space can win! To register, please visit: https://lnkd.in/e3srCz6s #DSSC #DataSpace #DataSpaces #EuropeanDataSpaces #Awards #EuropeanCommission #DigitalEurope