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Open science

Explore 36 projects in the Open science category of the Civic Tech Field Guide.

"Open science is the movement to make scientific research and its dissemination accessible to all levels of society, amateur or professional. Open science is transparent and accessible knowledge that is shared and developed through collaborative networks." Wikipedia

36 projects

Software Heritage

Software Heritage preserves software source code for present and future generations.

Paris

Reagent Collaboration Network (Reclone)

Reclone (Reagent Collaboration Network) is an open-science network that stewards and distributes open-source DNA plasmids and molecular-biology reagents to researchers worldwide under open material transfer agreements.

NASA Space Apps Challenge

NASA is launching the Space Apps Challenge. A hackathon to encourage to encourage anyone with an interest in space and science to address real-world challenges.

2026

Gussuri Sleep Well

A sleep diary project started in collaboration with researchers from the National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry and other institutions, along with medical professionals.

Japan (Nihon or Nippon) 🇯🇵
https://cosmik.networkActiveOpen-source

Cosmik

Building tools and networks for collective sensemaking

Cambridge, MA
2026

Civic Engagement Microgrant Program

The Microgrant program provides funding for STEM graduate students, professional students (medical, dental, nursing, pharmacy, etc.), and postdocs who want to create projects that build policy, communications, and program management skills and are aimed at building dialogue with public officials, community leaders, and community members around issues of common interest. 

Arlington, VA

Source Cooperative

Source allows trusted organizations and individuals to publish data of any kind at any scale without needing to build or maintain their own infrastructure.

Washington, DC

Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)

Directory of Open Access Journals: Find open access journals & articles.

Denmark

Swiss AI Initiative

The Swiss AI Initiative is operated by SNAI and the largest open science/open source effort for AI foundation models worldwide.​

Zurich
2023