Where global open source meets European values
As Europe’s leading open source organisation, the Eclipse Foundation brings together a global community shaping a digital future that’s open, trustworthy, human-centric, and transparent. Anchored in European principles of digital autonomy, privacy, and sustainability, we are the trusted home for global collaboration and innovation.

European roots, global impact
Eclipse Foundation
Our European headquarters represent more than geography. They embody the values of openness, trust, and transparency that guide our work and benefit our members around the world.
As a Belgian-based AISBL operating under European law, the Eclipse Foundation aligns with the EU’s high standards on privacy, security, transparency, and digital autonomy. Because these principles increasingly guide global regulation, our members benefit from greater clarity and confidence in an ever-evolving digital world.
How members benefit
Regulatory readiness
Stay ahead of evolving regulations such as the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) and other frameworks shaping global markets.

Global policy insight
Access expertise that transforms European leadership in privacy, security, and digital autonomy into actionable best practices.

Trusted governance
Build and grow open source projects in an environment that prioritises transparency, accountability, and vendor-neutrality.

Our European foundation strengthens not just European projects but the global open source ecosystem, providing stability, foresight, and credibility in a complex regulatory landscape.
Our values in practice
The Dataspace Working Group strengthens European tech autonomy by developing open specifications and collaboration models for trusted data sharing. Its work empowers organisations to exchange data securely, retain control, and support Europe's vision for digital autonomy.
From Eclipse SDV to Jakarta EE, our communities deliver faster innovation, cost savings, and a level playing field for SMEs and enterprises alike. Through public research partnerships, we bring ideas from labs into real-world, scalable technologies.
Open Regulatory Compliance (ORC) helps organisations address complex regulatory demands, from the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) to future digital policies. The Foundation reinforces trust across its projects through security audits, supply chain safeguards, and CVE management that protect both personal and enterprise data.
Our approach promotes sustainable development through reuse, efficiency, and collaboration across key technology domains, including mobility, embedded systems, enterprise Java, and AI, driving a more sustainable digital transformation.
Our open governance and licensing model ensure decisions, code, and processes are accessible, reviewable, and participatory, building fairness and trust.
We welcome individuals, startups, enterprises, researchers and policymakers, with tiered membership and global access to collaborative initiatives. Through events like Open Community Experience (OCX) and community-led projects and industry collaborations, we foster a diverse contributor base where every participant has an equal voice.
Governance you can trust
We are open by design: clear rules, equal participation, and no single party in control. Influence is earned through leadership and collaboration. This is the open source way.
This governance model:
- Aligns with EU digital policy and rule of law
- Provides independence from political or commercial interests
- Builds trust for long-term, sustainable innovation

The vital role of open source in Europe
Download this white paper for an in-depth analysis of pressing issues shaping the future of technology and innovation in Europe. Discover the impact of open source on:
- EU autonomy and competitiveness
- Artificial intelligence (AI)
- New regulations on hardware
- The emerging fourth sector
- Geopolitical tensions
- The skill shortage

Bring your project to the Eclipse Foundation
The Eclipse Foundation advantage
Global reach & community growth
Tap into an open source ecosystem of developers, contributors, and industry leaders. Gain visibility through events, blogs, webinars, and press outreach, all within a welcoming and inclusive community.
Trusted, transparent governance
Your project belongs to a community and not a single company, managed under a vendor-neutral model and backed by a rigorous legal and IP framework. Development happens entirely in the open, fostering collaboration, accountability, and long-term sustainability.
World-class infrastructure & security
Benefit from professionally managed tools like Git, issue tracking, CI/CD, download sites, plus a secure development lifecycle, vulnerability reporting, and support for SBOMs and dependency scanning.