Sponsor LF Research and Drive Open Source Innovation in 2025!

Linux Foundation Research is shaping the future of open source by delivering data-driven insights through empirical research. With a track record of industry-leading studies, LF Research leverages qualitative and quantitative methodologies to analyze trends, challenges, and opportunities across the open source ecosystem.

In 2025, LF Research’s agenda features a diverse lineup of projects designed to inform decision-making for businesses, governments, and open source communities. This year’s studies will generate cutting edge insights into open source AI, open data, cybersecurity, skills training, and so much more! 

Our core annual surveys paint a picture of key open source markets, building evidence to understand trends and act on priorities and challenges. Through a series of short surveys, we are able to develop a clear view into the technical training and talent market, the growth of open source in financial services and other industries, OSPOs and open source management practices, and open source trends within and across regions.

Do you want to help shape these results?

We’re looking for partners to sponsor these studies! 

• The State of Tech Talent: Insights into hiring trends, skill development, and workforce strategies in an evolving technological landscape. 
  • Read the 2024 report and the Japan-specific analysis
  • Reach out by March 7 to secure sponsorship!
• The World of Open Source Series: A deep dive into open source adoption, contribution, and challenges across Japan, Europe, and globally. 
  • Read the 2024 Europe, Japan, and Global reports
  • Reach out by March 15 to secure sponsorship!
• The State of OSPOs: A yearly study on the impact of Open Source Program Offices (OSPOs) and best practices for organizations. 
  • Read the 2024 and 2023 reports
  • Reach out by March 31 to secure sponsorship!
• The State of Open Source in Financial Services: Research on open source adoption in the financial sector, identifying trends, barriers, and opportunities.
  • Read the 2024 and 2023 reports
  • Reach out by April 30 to secure sponsorship!

Why Sponsor?

Partnering with LF Research allows your organization to:

✅ Shape industry conversations with evidence-backed insights
✅ Support the open source ecosystem’s growth and innovation
✅ Enhance your brand’s reputation as a thought leader
✅ Gain exclusive early access to research findings

LF Research also offers custom research opportunities, allowing sponsors to commission tailored studies that address specific industry challenges.

Research is so important for the wider open source community. It helps us track year-over-year trends, uncover challenges that need attention, and identify opportunities and best practices that drive innovation, growth, and stability. The data collected helps industry leaders, developers, and organizations drive meaningful change in the open source ecosystem. 

Interested in driving open source innovation? Contact us at research@linuxfoundation.org to explore sponsorship opportunities.