Open Source Hardware Association
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| Abbreviation | OSHWA |
|---|---|
| Formation | 2012 |
| Founder | Alicia Gibb |
| Type | Non-profit organization |
| https://oshwa.org/team/[2] | |
| Website | oshwa |
The Open Source Hardware Association (OSHWA) is a non-profit organization that advocates for open-source hardware.[3][4] It aims to act as a hub of open source hardware activity of all types while actively cooperating with other initiatives such as the TAPR Open Hardware License, open-source development groups at CERN, and the Open Source Initiative (OSI). It has also been active in promoting diversity and inclusive terminology within the open source hardware movement.[5][6][7]
History
[edit]The OSHWA was established as an organization in June 2012 by Alicia Gibb, who had been working on the Open Hardware Summit during graduate study.[8] After some debate about trademark with the OSI,[9] in 2012 the OSHWA and the OSI signed a co-existence agreement.[10]
Open Source Hardware Summit
[edit]The Open Source Hardware Summit is the annual gathering organized by OSHWA for the open hardware community that takes place at a different location each year. The summit features presentations of projects and developments within the open hardware field from a diverse range of speakers.[11] OSHWA offers the Ada Lovelace Fellowship that covers the costs of the summit to encourage women, LGBTA+ and/or other minorities to actively participate in open technology.[12] The 2024 Open Hardware Summit took place May 3 & 4, 2024 at Concordia University and lespacemaker in Montreal, Canada.[13]
Open Source Hardware Certificate
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In 2016 OSHWA announced its certification program for open-source hardware at the Open Hardware Summit in Portland, Oregon.[14] The certification aims to offer a simple process for producers of open hardware to indicate that their products meet a uniform and well-defined standard for open-source compliance. [15]
References
[edit]- "Board Members". Open Source Hardware Association. 10 April 2012. Retrieved 12 October 2025.
- ↑ "Board Members". Open Source Hardware Association. 10 April 2012. Retrieved 12 October 2025.
- ↑ "What Is Open Source Hardware And Why Should You Care?". fossbytes.com. 15 October 2016.
- ↑ Pearce, Joshua (2 October 2016). "Rehab Addict's Nicole Curtis and Hackers Agree : Open Hardware Rules". Huffington Post.
- ↑ "A Resolution to Redefine SPI Signal Names". Open Source Hardware Association. Archived from the original on 27 January 2021. Retrieved 4 October 2021.
- ↑ James, LeeLee (30 September 2021). "How to Write a Code of Conduct". Open Source Hardware Association. Archived from the original on 4 October 2021. Retrieved 4 October 2021.
- ↑ Gibb, Alicia (30 September 2021). "The Evolving Aspects of a Welcoming Community". Open Source Hardware Association. Archived from the original on 4 October 2021. Retrieved 4 October 2021.
- ↑ "Founder of Open Source Hardware Association shares her story". Opensource.com.
- ↑ "When two (open source) worlds collide - Inspect-a-Gadget". ComputerWeekly.
- ↑ "OSI and OSHWA Sign Agreement". Open Source Initiative. Archived from the original on 2023-01-30. Retrieved 2016-10-22.
- ↑ Szcys, Mike (10 October 2016). "The people, talks, and swag of Open Hardware Summit". Hackaday. Retrieved 19 April 2017.
- ↑ "Ada Lovelace Fellowship". Open Source Hardware Association. 16 March 2017. Retrieved 19 April 2017.[dead link]
- ↑ "2024 Open Hardware Summit". oshwa.org. Retrieved 2025-02-28.
- ↑ "Open Source Hardware Certification". Hackaday.
- ↑ "Requirements for Certification". Open Source Hardware Certification. Open Source Hardware Association. Archived from the original on 19 April 2017. Retrieved 19 April 2017.