Hello Community,
We’re excited to announce that Google Summer of Code (GSoC) 2026 has officially begun, and The ASF is planning to participate for the 21st consecutive year!
GSoC is a global, online program focused on bringing new contributors into open source software development. GSoC Contributors work with an open source organization on a 12+ week programming project under the guidance of mentors. Since 2005, The ASF has mentored 500+ passionate contributors and delivered impactful projects together.
How It Works
- Organizations and contributors discuss project ideas and select proposals.
- Community members and committers can volunteer as mentors.
- Mentors and contributors set clear goals and collaborate throughout the program.
Get Involved Today!
We’re currently collecting ideas for the new season. If you’d like to propose an idea or learn more about mentoring, check out these resources:
Application Period: January 19 – February 3
Pro Tip: For 2026, GSoC is focused on the AI, Security, and Machine Learning domains.
Let’s make GSoC 2026 another year of innovation and collaboration!
Have an idea? Want to mentor? Get started today!
