Where India's Open Source Ideas Go to Live
Every year, promising open source projects emerge from Indian universities. Most don't survive graduation day. BOSIF exists to change that.
Permanent Homes for Open Source Projects
BOSIF provides a neutral, governed platform where:
Student projects continue beyond graduation
Academic work becomes lasting infrastructure
Industry collaborates without vendor lock-in
Researchers build on foundations that won't disappear
We are not an incubator. We are not a competition.
We are open source infrastructure.
Governance-First by Design
Transparency
Decisions are documented and open
Neutrality
No single institution or company controls projects
Continuity
Projects outlive people and academic cycles
Community Governance
Contributors shape direction
Built for India's Open Source Ecosystem
Stewardship, Not Showcases
BOSIF supports open source projects that demonstrate long-term relevance, community potential, and alignment with governance principles.
Flagship Projects
Key ecosystem-level initiatives
Incubated Projects
Early-stage initiatives with governance support
Community Projects
Community-driven and maintained
Your Project Deserves a Future
Don't let your best work disappear when you graduate, change roles, or move on. Give it governance. Give it community. Give it a permanent home.