At Prefect, open source isn't just a part of our strategy—it's at the core of who we are. Today, we're excited to announce a significant step in our ongoing commitment to the open source community: the launch of our Open Source Sponsorship Initiative.
We're committing $40,000 per year to support the brilliant minds behind the tools and libraries that power not just Prefect, but countless other projects and companies worldwide. This translates to approximately $2,000 per developer at Prefect, aligning with and inspired by Sentry's Open Source Pledge initiative.
Our selection process is guided by a simple principle: support the projects that support us and our community. We've focused on:
We're proud to support the following projects and individuals:
By supporting these projects, we're not just giving back—we're investing in the future of open source. This initiative will:
This is just the beginning. As Prefect grows, so will our commitment to open source. We plan to:
We encourage other companies to join us in this endeavor. Whether through financial contributions, dedicating developer time, or other resources, every bit of support helps sustain the open source ecosystem we all rely on.
Passionate about open source and want to be part of our mission? We're hiring!
Thank you to all the maintainers and contributors who make the open source world thrive. Your work inspires and enables us every day.
