Workshop
Funding an Open Source Initiative
Tuesday, 19 May 2026 @ 14:25 - 15:25
We managed to secure around €1.5M in funding to accelerate innovation in Drupal AI. This workshop explores the practical side of building a fundable open source initiative by aligning contributors, companies, and communities around a shared vision.
Using the Drupal AI and Dropsolid AI experiences as case studies, we’ll look at topics such as:
- Positioning open source initiatives so companies want to fund them
- Structuring sponsorship and contribution models
- Aligning commercial incentives with community goals
- Building credibility and momentum around emerging technology initiatives
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