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Open source is so much more than free of cost: it gives everybody, including you, the ability to shape the future of a project. Unlock the full benefits of open source today and become a contributor! Participate in discussions, report bugs, share your improvements, or even start a new free and open source silicon project!
Get involved in open siliconChip design is hard. Using open source isn't
The FOSSi Foundation is here to enable everyone to collaborate, innovate, and enjoy the benefits of open source chip design. Get to know like-minded developers at conferences like ORConf. Read about what's happening in our world in our newsletter El Correo Libre. And reach out to us if you feel confused. We're here to help.
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ORConf 2026 Registration is Open!
Registration for ORConf 2026 is now open! Mark your calendars: ORConf, the FOSSi Foundation's weekend of presentations and networking dedicated to free and open source silicon, returns from Friday to Sunday, September 11-13, 2026, at the Zebrastraat event center in Ghent, Belgium.
El Correo Libre Issue 98
This month sees the kick-off of the Open Design Environment for European Chips, or ODE4EC - a three-year initiative designed to build and sustain a sovereign chip design environment focused on open source and open hardware, supported by the FOSSi Foundation.
El Correo Libre Issue 97
Latch-Up is now behind us and we can reflect on what a great conference it was. We had 138 registrations, and given how packed the conference room was for both days, it’s clear that most people who registered showed up for the event.
