GitHub has proposed the creation of a publicly funded 'Sovereign Tech Fund' (EU-STF) to enhance open source software maintenance, which remains underfunded compared to traditional physical infrastructure. GitHub’s director highlighted the significant economic value of open source software, estimated at $8.8 trillion globally and contributing €65-95 billion annually to the EU economy. The call for increased funding follows a study related to Germany's Sovereign Tech Agency, which aims to promote digital sovereignty through investments in open source technologies.
['Open source software is open digital infrastructure that our economies and societies rely on. Nevertheless, open source maintenance continues to be underfunded, especially when compared to physical infrastructure like roads or bridges.']
['There is a profound mismatch between the importance of open source maintenance and the public attention it receives. The demand-side value of open source software to the global economy is estimated at $8.8 trillion, and the European Commission's own research shows that OSS contributes a minimum of €65-95 billion to the EU economy annually.']
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