Open Source · AI · Public Goods
Upstream Labs is devoted to building sustainable open-source ecosystems. We unite partners across academia, industry, and civic sectors to transform open collaboration into lasting public goods and digital infrastructure.
Building Sustainable Ecosystems
Upstream Labs operates at the intersection of open source, business innovation, and public policy. Through training, convening, and long-term support, we help projects grow from code to community to sustainable impact.
Comprehensive training in open-source ecosystems, AI tools, and sustainable business models.
Global Open Source Business Innovation Conference connecting developers, businesses, and policy partners.
Mentorship, funding, and resources for promising open-source projects focused on public goods.
Financial support for community programs, content creation, partnerships, and governance design.
Access to academic, community, industry, and government mentors who guide project development.
Open case studies and resources that help the broader community learn from successful projects.
Stage 1: Base Camp
Four-week online training featuring weekly live sessions, peer studios, and guided assignments in open-source principles, AI tools, and community operations.
Stage 2: Ascend Camp
Multi-day immersive bootcamp combining project pairing, governance design sprints, storytelling labs, and final showcases with industry mentors.
Stage 3: Summit Camp
Top-performing teams receive funding and are paired with open-source project teams for a 6-month collaborative development program.
Launch & Grow!
Where every contribution returns to the source, and every source renews the commons.
Join us in building sustainable open-source ecosystems that serve as digital public infrastructure.
