Open-source is at the heart of modern innovation, and AQ Forge actively contributes to open-source ecosystems as part of our deep-tech strategy.
What it is: We develop and release software libraries, frameworks, and even hardware designs under open-source licenses. We also participate in existing open-source projects – submitting code, fixing bugs, and sharing improvements with the community.
How we do it: AQ Forge maintains an open-source program office that identifies opportunities to contribute our non-proprietary innovations to the public domain. Engineers are encouraged (and allotted time) to work on open-source initiatives relevant to our focus areas, be it an AI toolkit or an IoT platform. We collaborate with global developer communities, ensuring our contributions align with community needs and standards.
Benefits: Contributing to open source drives innovation, fosters collaboration, and empowers the broader community. By sharing our work openly, we accelerate development of technology far beyond what any single company could achieve, and we in turn benefit from improvements made by others. Open-source engagement also increases transparency and trust – clients and partners can inspect and build upon our code. Furthermore, it helps standardize platforms, reducing integration headaches for enterprise adopters.
Why AQ Forge: Our ethos is “innovation with impact,” and open source is a powerful multiplier of impact. AQ Forge has a history of meaningful open-source contributions, and we’re recognized in developer circles as a contributor, not just a consumer. By choosing to work with us, organizations align with a partner that is committed to the open, community-driven advancement of deep-tech – ensuring that the technologies we develop together can achieve widespread adoption and continued evolution.