# Open Science Hardware Foundation

- [Website](https://opensciencehardware.org/)

## Overview

OSHF is a 501(c)(3) that focuses on:

- Institutionalising Open Science Hardware: They work with institutions, funders and policy makers to bring open science hardware into the mainstream as a key component of open science.
- Leadership: They support and develop the next generation of leaders in open science hardware – from researchers to entrepreneurs and policy practitioners.
- Fiscal Sponsorship: They provide an organisational home, administrative support and capacity building to open science hardware projects at all stages on their journey.

Their 2025 priorities can be found [here](https://opensciencehardware.org/2025/09/open-science-hardware-foundation-program-priorities/). They're also looking for a new ED, as of July 2025.