Community Partners
Building the Liberation Technology Ecosystem
PowerCommons thrives through collaboration with aligned organizations, communities, and initiatives working toward technological sovereignty, digital rights, and the commons.
Institutional Partners
OpenPower Foundation
Role: Technical Standards & Governance
Contribution: Architecture specifications, compliance testing, ecosystem coordination
Contact: openpowerfoundation.org
The OpenPower Foundation provides the technical and legal framework that makes PowerCommons possible. Their open governance model and patent pool ensure our work remains free and unencumbered.
NLnet Foundation
Role: Funding & European Advocacy
Contribution: Financial support, policy connections, sovereignty initiatives
Status: Proposals submitted, awaiting review
NLnet’s commitment to the open internet and European digital sovereignty aligns perfectly with PowerCommons’ mission.
Community Organizations
The Commune
Role: Post-Capitalist Technology Advocacy
Platform: Medium Publication
Focus: Critical analysis of technology under capitalism, alternative futures
The Commune provides essential political and philosophical context for why liberation technology matters.
The Sovereign Workshop
Role: Knowledge Dissemination
Format: Tutorials, workshops, documentation
Focus: Practical guides for building sovereign technology stacks
Transforming complex technical knowledge into accessible learning resources.
How to Become a Partner
For Organizations
- Align with PowerCommons values and mission
- Identify collaboration opportunities
- Connect via partners@powercommons.org
- Contribute through code, resources, or advocacy
- Amplify the message of liberation technology
For Individuals
Join as a community partner by:
- Contributing code or documentation
- Organizing local events
- Translating materials
- Advocating for open hardware
- Teaching and mentoring
Partnership Principles
- Mutual Aid: Support flows in all directions
- Transparency: Open collaboration and communication
- Autonomy: Partners maintain independence
- Solidarity: United in liberation technology
- Sustainability: Long-term thinking and commitment
Current Needs
We’re actively seeking partners in:
- 🎓 Academic Research: Formal verification, security analysis
- 🏭 Manufacturing: PCB fabrication, ASIC production
- 💰 Funding: Grants, donations, sustainable revenue
- 🌍 Global Reach: Regional coordinators and translators
- 🛠️ Technical: FPGA experts, compiler developers
- 📢 Advocacy: Policy influence, public awareness
Partnership Benefits
- Early access to technology developments
- Influence on project direction
- Recognition in project materials
- Collaboration opportunities
- Shared resources and knowledge
- Building the commons together
Contact
General Partnership Inquiries: partners@powercommons.org
Academic Collaboration: academic@powercommons.org
Commercial Opportunities: commercial@powercommons.org
Community Organizations: community@powercommons.org
“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” - Helen Keller
PowerCommons succeeds through the collective effort of partners committed to liberation technology. Join us in building the technological commons.