Explore resources for developing policy, procuring technology, strengthening cybersecurity and building public-sector Open Source capacity.
Understand Open Source
Start with shared standards for evaluating software, licenses and AI systems.
- Open Source Definition — The standard for determining whether software is Open Source.
- OSI Approved Licenses — Licenses reviewed and approved by OSI.
Open Policy Alliance
Understand how legislation and public policy affect Open Source communities, organizations and businesses.
- Open Policy Alliance — A coalition bringing public-interest perspectives into technology policy.
European Policy and Cybersecurity
Resources for policymakers, manufacturers and Open Source organizations preparing for the EU Cyber Resilience Act.
- EU AI Act and CRA Timeline and Resources— Key timelines and resources for EU AI and cybersecurity regulations.
- European Commission Open Source Strategy— The European Commission’s strategy for Open Source.
- Sovereign Tech Agency— Supporting resilient and sustainable digital infrastructure.
- OpenForum Europe — Research and advocacy on Open Source, standards and digital government.
- European Open Source Observatory — Public-sector policies and initiatives across Europe.
United States Policy and Cybersecurity
Federal resources on Open Source policy and software supply-chain security.
- CISA Open Source Security — CISA guidance and initiatives for securing Open Source software.
- NIST Secure Software Development Framework — Secure development practices for producers and purchasers.
- Federal Source Code Policy — Requirements for sharing and reusing federal code.
- Code.gov — Software developed by U.S. federal agencies.
Procurement and Public Code
Use procurement to support interoperability, reuse, competition and sustainable public digital infrastructure.
- Standard for Public Code — Guidance for creating reusable and sustainable public software.
- Public Money, Public Code — The case for publicly funded software to be Open Source.
Digital Public Goods and Infrastructure
Discover reusable Open Source technologies designed to improve public services and advance sustainable development.
- Digital Public Goods Alliance — A global initiative supporting digital public goods.
- DPG Registry — Discover software, data, AI and content reviewed against the DPG Standard.
- DPG Standard — Criteria for evaluating digital public goods.
Open Source AI
Resources for developing AI policy, procurement criteria and transparency requirements.
- Open Source AI Definition — The standard for evaluating Open Source AI systems.
- AI and Open Source for Policymakers — An introduction to Open Source AI policy considerations.
Research and Evidence
Use evidence to inform policy, investment and institutional strategy.
- Open Technology Research — Research and policy engagement around open software, data and standards.
- Open Technology Research Symposium — A forum connecting researchers, policymakers and practitioners.
- European Public Sector Open Source Opportunity — Research on public-sector innovation and digital sovereignty.