We fund open ideas

Are you working on an open source firmware project and need financial support to move it forward?

We believe in empowering developers, researchers, and communities building the future of trustworthy technology. That’s why we offer direct support to help your project grow.

Open Calls

  • Small-Scale, High-Impact Firmware Contributions 2026/1

    Empowering Small-Scale Contributions to the Open-Source Firmware Ecosystem

    Status

    OpenDecember 15th, 2025
    ClosesJanuary 31st, 2026

    Category / Focus

    Firmware Development · Tooling · Security · Docs · Research

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Closed Calls

  • Small-Scale, High-Impact Firmware Contributions 2025

    Empowering Small-Scale Contributions to the Open-Source Firmware Ecosystem

    Status

    OpenedJune 1st, 2025
    ClosedJuly 31st, 2025

    Category / Focus

    Firmware Development · Tooling · Security · Docs · Research

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Funded Projects

Projects that have received funding from the Open Source Firmware Foundation.

  • Modernized Intel ME Tooling

    Modernized Intel ME Tooling

    Development of modern, comprehensive tooling for Intel Management Engine (ME) firmware analysis and manipulation. This project created an open-source Rust crate and command-line utility with full documentation for parsing, analyzing, cleaning, and modifying Intel ME firmware images. A complete rewrite of existing tools like me_cleaner with improved safety and extensibility.

    Project: Platform System Interface

    Funding Round: Small-Scale, High-Impact Firmware Contributions 2025

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Funding Without the Fuss

We keep it simple: if you're working on something that aligns with our mission — open, trustworthy, and accessible firmware — let’s talk.

We support early-stage ideas, ongoing projects, and everything in between. Whether you're a solo developer, a team, or part of an organization, we want to hear from you.

Here's how it works:

  • Send us a short proposal: Tell us what you're building, why it matters, and what kind of support you need.
  • We'll review it quickly: Our team will get back to you and might ask for more details.
  • Get funded: If there's a fit, we’ll support you—financially and beyond.

Curious if your idea fits?
Don’t hesitate to reach out.

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