The Source for Open Source in HigherEd
The Apereo Foundation is a global nonprofit organization with over 25 years of experience advocating for open source software in higher education. At its core is a vibrant, collaborative community of institutions, educators, developers, and technologists who work together to solve shared challenges and shape the future of education technology.
Apereo is the fiscal sponsor of 12 open source projects, providing software designed by academia, for academia. Through shared development, open governance, and a culture of transparency, members co-create solutions that are cost-effective, adaptable, and aligned with academic values. Across the globe, the Apereo community of project committers, maintainers, and advocates enables higher education institutions to innovate, reduce dependence on proprietary systems, and strengthen their digital autonomy.
Apereo offers more than software—it provides a trusted platform for collaboration, long-term support, and strategic insight. Member institutions gain access to shared resources, expert communities, and a voice in shaping tools that serve real educational needs.
Join us in building a more open, sustainable future for higher education.
People.
- Campus faculty, researchers, and staff are committed to extending education through open source software.
- Developers, technologists, and administrators dedicated to delivering quality software.
- Community managers and advocates dedicated to promoting software freedom and excellence in education.
- Institutional and commercial leaders driving adoption through enterprise innovation.
Projects.
- Open source software initiatives delivering state-of-the-art technologies for academia by academia.
- Communities of interest are dedicated to the advancement of open source–and openness–throughout educational institutions, governments, and industries.
Practices.
- Resources for those just discovering the value and quality of open source and those already committed to open communities of practice.
- References to peer communities and partners.
- Activities and events building and extending networks.
- Professional development opportunities providing mentors and mentorship, co-creation, and career advancement.
- Services to support the broad range of needs for sustainable open source software development, implementation, and management.
Principles.
- Accessible: transparent communication with diverse and inclusive stakeholders.
- Collaborative: self-organizing, self-organized, and self-directed groups.
- Authentic: honest participation and reflection in behavior and practice.
- Agile: evidence-based decision-making, emergent, incremental, and iterative development.