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An indicative list of possible areas of concern/opportunities (specific topics) is provided below:XXX

Topics focused on App implementations to manage the plethora of Information Sharing Agreements and consents that a person would agree to, manage and re-use over time (Type 2 or Type 3 proposals only)

• Solutions enabling users to get trust on privacy terms  
• Solutions enabling users to more easily and uniformly set preferences or terms such as machine-readable privacy terms (IEEE - P7012) and technologies that help to reduce the risk that GDPR is misused to further exploit/ complicate the user experience. 
• Efficient techniques to anonymize personal data in the era of Big Data.

Technical innovation in privacy enhancing technologies, such as cryptography, federated identity, security and privacy for IoT, privacy-enhancing data transports and data at rest.

• Simplified multifactor authentication  
• Option for encrypted devices/data at rest. i.e. an option for the user to prevent being forced to decrypt their data under, such as physical threat.
• Cybersecurity certification for ICT products, processes and services in the EU (EU Cybersecurity Act).
• Solutions that improve algorithm agility (where deployed algorithms are superseded and must be replaced).
• Improved information for users about the security mechanisms in use by apps (browsers give the user some clues about e.g. TLS; apps give none).
• Pilot implementation of specifications, standards, acceptance criteria and measurement frameworks for new identifiers, for instance: Mobile Driving Licenses; Delegation in the context of ID; eID and authentication services to support, for instance student mobility and access to educational services, thin file individuals, disabled users, refugees, non-digital natives, lost identities due to natural disasters etc.
• projects which bridge the gap between technological enhancements on one side and their actual uptake by non-expert users of the internet on the other side
• With a view to next generation certificates, how can European grid certificate authorities build up user-friendly mechanisms that promote a changed user experience and awareness and addresses forms of identity that comply with EU law and or meet specific European needs.

The application of artificial intelligence/machine learning/neural networks to serve the user’s interests.

• User-centric design, simplicity, usability, edge AI (‘artificial intelligence’)
• Taking into account the recommendations of the EU High Level Expert Group on AI, a scientific and empirical approach is needed, such as developing guidance on how to approach access and acquisition of data for the development/expansion of AI, operationalize those recommendations in order to strengthen the capacity/ability of the Internet industry in Europe.
• Explainable artificial intelligence (XAI) for improving human trust in artificial intelligence (AI) systems
• Quantum resistant computing

Bootstrapping trust at the protocol level, to maintain a trustable Internet Infrastructure.

• DNS-based security of the Internet Infrastructure (DNSSEC, DOH approach), given the need to reinforce trust in a world of “deep fake”. 

The call is open to individuals or organisations, or groupings thereof.

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Applicants may be legal entities or natural persons and should be registered (for organisations) or resident (for individuals) in an EU Member State or a Horizon 2020 associated country.

NGI_TRUST Open Call third-party projects

Three types of third-party projects will be awarded funding:

• Type 1 (viability): up to € 75,000 per project from NGI_Trust, no matching funds required. The objective is to explore and assess the technical feasibility and/or commercial potential of a breakthrough innovation that aims at enhancing privacy and trust for the NGI. Activities can include conceptual development, risk assessment, market study or intellectual property management of a new technology or service, or a new application of existing technologies. Indicative duration: 6 months.
• Type 2 (execution): up to €150,000 per project from NGI_Trust and matching funds of up to €75,000 (2/3 - 1/3 model). The objective is to fund R&D or technology development projects underpinned by a strategic plan and feasibility assessment (which can be, but need not be, developed through a Type 1 project funded by NGI_Trust). Indicative duration: 6-9 months.
• Type 3 (transition to commercialisation): up to €200,000 per project from NGI_Trust and the equivalent in matching funds (50/50). These projects should pursue the commercialisation of a privacy and trust enhancing innovation for the NGI (which can be, but need not be, developed through a Type 2 project funded by NGI_Trust). Indicative duration: up to 12 months.

Interested in applying ?

For the third call, the call text, application form and detailed guidance for applicants will be available for download from 28 February 2020 - 8:30 (CET).

Applications should be received by 4 May 2020 at 18:00 CET

Call Text

Guidance for applicants

Application form

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