Welcome to the Berkeley Open Source Program Office, housed within the Berkeley Institute for Data Science (BIDS). We’re proud to build upon UC Berkeley’s rich legacy of leadership in open-source software development. We recognize the transformative power of open-source in driving innovation, fostering collaboration, and accelerating academic research. Our mission is to cultivate a vibrant open-source community within our university and beyond, empowering students, faculty, and researchers to contribute to and benefit from the global open-source ecosystem.
Through our partnerships with leading institutions and organizations, we aim to facilitate knowledge sharing, promote best practices, and provide support for open-source projects at every stage of their lifecycle. Whether you’re a seasoned developer, a curious student, or an academic seeking to leverage open-source tools, we’re here to provide resources, guidance, and opportunities for engagement.
Join us in shaping the future of open-source at UC Berkeley. Together, we can harness the collective intelligence and creativity of our community to meaningfully transform how research is conducted, produced, and disseminated.