Quick Links
https://github.com/VERSO-UVM
https://gitlab.uvm.edu/verso-uvm-ospo/
https://open-uvm.hub.arcgis.com/search
Open Source Supporting Organizations
CURIOSS – CURIOSS is a Community for University and Research Institution OSPOs. Our goals are to facilitate the networking and collaboration between CURIOSS representatives from universities and research institutions worldwide. CURIOSS was set up in 2023 with the support of a grant from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.
Sustain OSS – Sustain has an official podcast, where Richard Littauer, Eric Berry, Justin Dorfman, Allen Gunner, and Pia Mancini talk with guests regularly about sustaining open source. Sustain started as a regular event. Now, we’ve branched out: we not only host the main Sustain Summit, but also encourage satellite events under the sustain brand. Sustainers who’ve attended the Summit in 2020 are working hard to produce content to help other members of the ecosystem sustain their software in the long haul.
OSPO++ – a network and a community of collaborative open source program offices in universities, governments, and civic institutions. We’re building resources to help create OSPOs, actively engaging in discussions on how to best manage and grow open source programs, and how to garden sustainable communities that last.
TODO – TODO is an open community of practitioners who aim to create and share knowledge, collaborate on practices, tools, and other ways to run successful and effective Open Source Program Offices and similar Open Source initiatives. TODO Group is formed by its Community participants and ambassadors, OSPO Associates and General Members.
CHAOSS – CHAOSS is a Linux Foundation project focused on creating metrics, metrics models, and software to better understand open source community health on a global scale. CHAOSS is an acronym for Community Health Analytics in Open Source Software. Open source software is critically important for both individuals and organizations. This importance raises questions about how we understand the health of the open-source projects we rely on. Unhealthy projects can have negative impacts on the community involved in the project as well as organizations that rely on such projects.
HELIOS Open – The Higher Education Leadership Initiative for Open Scholarship (HELIOS Open) is a cohort of colleges and universities committed to collective action to advance open scholarship within and across their campuses. Leaders from US colleges and universities have joined this community of practice, working together to promote a more transparent, inclusive, and trustworthy research ecosystem.
Funding Focused on Open Source
Linux Foundation
The Linux Foundation is one of the most prominent organizations supporting open-source projects. It manages projects like Linux, Kubernetes, Node.js, Hyperledger, and many others. The foundation provides technical, financial, and organizational support to advance open-source technologies globally.
Apache Software Foundation (ASF)
ASF oversees over 350 open-source projects, including Apache HTTP Server, Apache Hadoop, and Apache Kafka. It provides a collaborative environment for open-source software development and promotes community-led initiatives under the Apache License.
Mozilla Foundation
Mozilla Foundation supports open-source projects like Firefox and is committed to an open and accessible internet. Its mission is to promote openness, innovation, and participation through software development and advocacy programs.
Open Source Initiative (OSI)
OSI is a global non-profit that promotes and protects open-source software by maintaining the Open Source Definition and approving licenses that comply with its standards. It advocates for open-source policies and provides educational resources to grow the open-source ecosystem.
Eclipse Foundation
Originally established to support the Eclipse IDE, the Eclipse Foundation now fosters a wide range of open-source projects in the areas of cloud computing, IoT, AI, and edge computing. It provides governance, infrastructure, and legal frameworks for project development.
Free Software Foundation (FSF)
FSF is dedicated to promoting computer user freedom and defending the rights of all free software users. It supports the GNU Project and provides resources for open-source developers who want to ensure their software remains free and open.
Software Freedom Conservancy
Software Freedom Conservancy provides legal and administrative support to open-source projects, helping them thrive and grow. It helps projects stay compliant with open-source licenses and offers services like fundraising, financial management, and trademark defense.
OpenInfra Foundation
Formerly the OpenStack Foundation, this organization supports open-source infrastructure projects like OpenStack, Kata Containers, and Zuul. It encourages collaboration between developers and operators of open-source software for cloud computing and related fields.
Document Foundation
The Document Foundation promotes the development and adoption of LibreOffice, a free and open-source office suite. It fosters the development of a vibrant, active community around its projects, advocating for openness and transparency in software development.
OpenJS Foundation
OpenJS Foundation promotes the JavaScript ecosystem and is home to projects like Node.js, jQuery, and Electron. It helps with the governance and sustainability of open-source JavaScript and web technologies through community collaboration.
Python Software Foundation (PSF)
PSF manages and promotes the Python programming language and its community. It provides grants and resources to maintain the open-source development of Python and supports events, workshops, and projects that promote Python usage.
GNOME Foundation
GNOME Foundation supports the development of the GNOME desktop environment, a free and open-source project. It works to create a computing platform that’s free for anyone to use, develop, and improve, promoting user-friendly software development.
Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF)
CNCF fosters the development and collaboration of cloud-native technologies like Kubernetes, Prometheus, and Envoy. It helps maintain the ecosystem of cloud-native projects and facilitates cross-industry collaboration to advance open-source adoption.
Ways to Find Potential Projects
Open Source Conferences
FOSDEM (Free and Open Source Developers’ European Meeting)
A free event in Brussels, Belgium, FOSDEM is one of the largest gatherings for open-source developers. It features lectures, developer rooms, and stands showcasing different open-source projects and communities. FOSDEM covers a wide range of topics, including security, programming languages, and devops.
Open Source Summit
Hosted by the Linux Foundation, Open Source Summit takes place in different regions, including North America, Europe, and Japan. It focuses on everything open source, from containers and cloud computing to embedded systems, offering a mix of technical and community sessions for developers and industry leaders.
All Things Open
A conference in Raleigh, NC, that explores open-source tools, processes, and culture. It’s aimed at technologists and decision-makers across multiple industries and covers topics like open-source development, security, community engagement, and business models.
LibrePlanet
Organized by the Free Software Foundation, LibrePlanet is an annual event focused on free software and the ethical aspects of technology. The conference brings together software developers, activists, and academics to discuss the impact of free software on society.
Open Source Summit Japan
A regional version of the Linux Foundation’s Open Source Summit, this event focuses on the Japanese and broader Asia-Pacific open-source communities. It covers topics like cloud computing, security, and AI, and encourages networking among global developers and businesses.
DevConf.CZ
An annual, free, and open-source community event for developers, DevConf.CZ is held in Brno, Czech Republic. It focuses on topics like cloud computing, automation, containers, and Linux. It’s supported by Red Hat and attracts both developers and system administrators.
Open Source Bridge
Held in Portland, OR, this conference emphasizes cross-disciplinary collaboration among open-source contributors. It is a platform for learning and sharing ideas across open-source communities, with sessions on development, design, and community building.
Open Source Monitoring Conference (OSMC)
Based in Nuremberg, Germany, OSMC is a highly specialized event focusing on open-source monitoring tools and practices. It’s ideal for sysadmins, developers, and architects involved in monitoring infrastructures with tools like Nagios, Icinga, and Prometheus.
PyCon
The largest annual gathering for the Python community, PyCon features tutorials, talks, and developer sprints. It’s a great venue for Python developers to collaborate, share knowledge, and contribute to the open-source community around the Python language.
KubeCon + CloudNativeCon
Hosted by the Cloud Native Computing Foundation, this event brings together the cloud-native open-source community. It focuses on Kubernetes, containers, microservices, and other modern infrastructure technologies.