Layer5-Sponsored Open Source Program

The open source community is at the heart of modern development. Developers around the world create new technology using open source and we're here to help make those innovations a reality. In the Layer5 Open Source program, non-commercial open source developers can continue to collaborate, innovate, and push their projects forward — all with the support of Layer5 offered tools

Who can Apply?

Layer5-Sponsored Open Source program is ideal for developers working on projects without a path to commercialization.

Why join the Layer5-Sponsored Open Source program?

Unlock Free Access to Advanced Cloud Native Design Tools
Gain access to Layer5's drag-and-drop cloud-native infrastructure designer, which includes 350+ built-in models and public catalog patterns, starting templates, enabling teams to design, configure, and deploy their workloads effortlessly.

Collaborative Infrastructure Design
Access advanced tools like real-time collaborative infrastructure design and team workspaces. Enhance productivity with shared environments that allow multiple contributors to design, edit, and review infrastructure configurations simultaneously.

Comprehensive Cloud Native Support
Leverage tools for discovering existing infrastructure, visualizing Kubernetes applications, and managing multi-cloud clusters. Layer5 provides built-in components, public catalogs, and performance profiling to streamline your project's development.

Qualification Criteria

To qualify for the Layer5-Sponsored Open Source program, your project namespace must:

Be shared in public repositories on Github or GitLab etc. and the source code must also be publicly accessible on its respective repository.
Meet the Open Source Initiative definition.
Not have a pathway to commercialization. Your organization must not seek to make a profit through services or by charging for higher tiers. Accepting donations to sustain your efforts is permissible.

Layer5-Sponsored Open Source program Terms of Agreement

Program benefits are provided only to project leads and core project committers.
Program status and benefits are valid for one year and can be renewed if your project still meets the program requirements.
You may use the program benefits solely for developing non-commercial open-source projects.
Layer5 licenses are for use only by project collaborators and cannot be shared with any third party.

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First Name *Last Name *Email Address *Occupation / Title *Organization / Company / School *What role best identifies you? *

What is the name of your project? *Please link the public repository of your OSS organization (github, gitlab, etc.) *Please provide a link to your project website. *What is the goal of this project? *What types of user(s) benefit from this project? *Please list all sponsors for this project. *Path to Commercialization *

What is the code distribution license for your OSS project? *

Does this project have a pathway to commercialization? Your organization can accept donations to sustain its work, but it can't seek to make a profit by selling services, by charging for enhancements or add-ons, or by other means specifically for this project. If you don't meet this criteria, Please reach out to Layer5 sales team who will assist you find a partner program that may better fit your needs.

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Layer5-Sponsored Open Source Program

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