GNN is based on the principles of shared ownership and universal participation by all regions of the world.
GNN programs and initiatives are jointly supported by national and regional funding agencies as well as industry partners. The following international agencies have supported GNN events, either financially or through their participation and leadership.
- National Science Foundation, United States (NSF)
- National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC)
- National Science Council of Taiwan (NSC)
- AIST, Japan
- European Commission (EC)
- Australian Research Council (ARC)
- US Office of Naval Research


