Funding Transparency

We believe trust is built through openness. Altair Media publishes a clear overview of all revenue sources, including grants, partnerships and project-based support.

Our Funding Principles

• No funding may influence research content.
• All donors must respect Altair Media’s Research Independence Charter.
• Funding sources are disclosed annually, grouped by category and amount ranges.
• Political parties, lobbying entities and opaque intermediaries are not eligible as funders.

Funding Categories

Public Funding
EU programmes (e.g., Creative Europe, Horizon Europe), national research grants, and other public institutions.
Foundations & Non-Profits
Support from philanthropic organisations aligned with transparency, research and responsible innovation.
Corporate Support (Limited & Controlled)
Organisations aligned with responsible AI, technology governance or public-interest innovation. All corporate funding undergoes an ethics review.

Annual Transparency Report

Each year, Altair Media publishes:
• Funding categories and ranges
• Supported programmes
• Conflict-of-interest disclosures
• Governance updates
This ensures that our readers, partners and institutions can evaluate the integrity behind our work.

About us

Altair Media explores how innovation, artificial intelligence (AI) and human values shape Europe’s future. Founded to bridge technology and humanity, we bring together journalists, researchers and thinkers to foster informed progress with empathy at its core.
Independent insights and strategic perspectives on AI, technology and Europe’s digital governance.
📍 Based in The Netherlands – with contributors across Europe
✉️ Contact: info@altairmedia.eu