NGI0 Commons Fund: Business Circle
APELL provides support and mentoring for projects funded under the NGI Zero Commons Fund. APELL is a consortium partner in the EU funded project, you can find all information on the fund on nlnet Foundation's website.
Funded projects can receive a number of support services. Together with our partner OW2, APELL provides the Business Circle initiative.
Business Circle office hours
APELL & OW2 offer you an easy way to reach out to get Business Circle support: at our weekly office hour, you can just drop by and ask us questions or feedback.
Our office hours are weekly Wednesday, 15:00-16:00 CET/CEST. Join the APELL & OW2 Business Circle office hours call here.
Business Circle
- Business consulting and mentorship
- Strategic advice and connections
Innovative projects often face challenges beyond technical development. Many brilliant ideas struggle with visibility, sustainability, user adoption, or connecting to relevant stakeholders. The Business Circle initiative provides dedicated business consulting and mentorship tailored to you and your project.
The Business Circle support ensures your project's results do not stay in the lab, or remain unused – but reach intended audiences, communities, or markets effectively. Even without a 'business orientation', your project can greatly benefit from structured strategic advice and connections.
Your APELL Contacts
You can reach us by contacting ngi0 'at' apell.info, or using the contact form below.
Timo Väliharju
Timo Väliharju is a co-founder of APELL and member of the Management Board.
timo.valiharju (a) coss.fi
Sebastian Raible
Sebastian Raible represents APELL in Brussels as Director EU Government Affairs.
sebastian.raible (a) apell.info

