Objectives

Objectives of BOSIF

The objectives of the Bharat Open Source Innovation Foundation (BOSIF) are aligned with its Memorandum of Association and are pursued strictly on a not-for-profit basis.

BOSIF aims to achieve the following objectives:

Promotion of Open Source Innovation

To promote the design, development, deployment, and governance of open source software, platforms, infrastructure, and systems.
To encourage the creation of indigenous open source alternatives addressing local and global needs.

Education, Skill Development, and Research

To collaborate with universities, colleges, and research institutions to integrate open source technologies into curricula, laboratories, and research programs.
To facilitate hands-on learning, innovation, and applied research in open source domains.

Student Enablement and Capacity Building

To support students through internships, mentorship programs, scholarships, fellowships, and practical exposure to real-world open source projects.
To nurture innovation-driven thinking among students across engineering, science, and technology disciplines.

Industry and Ecosystem Collaboration

To act as a neutral platform enabling collaboration between academia, industry, startups, and open source communities.
To facilitate responsible industry participation in open source initiatives without vendor dominance.

Incubation and Sustainability of Projects

To incubate, host, and govern open source projects ensuring long-term sustainability, transparency, and community ownership.
To establish clear project governance, contribution, and IP policies.

Ethical and Transparent Governance

To operate with transparency, accountability, and ethical governance in all activities of the Foundation.
To ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and best practices governing Section-8 companies in India.

All activities of BOSIF are undertaken without profit motive, and any surplus generated is reinvested solely towards the objectives of the Foundation.