Partnerships
OpenData is building the world's largest reference id graph through a collaborative consortium model. Join leading organizations in creating an interoperable foundation for global data systems while gaining access to production-grade open data, governance participation, and a thriving contributor community.
To learn more, email us at partners@opendata.org
Open Governance, Transparent Operations
We operate under a lightweight, transparent governance structure designed to balance strategic stewardship with open technical collaboration.
- Steering Committee: Provides overall direction and resolves major decisions
- Working Groups: Execute on specialized areas like schemas, data quality, AI readiness, and tooling
- Public Forums: All discussions and decision-making happen in the open
- Linux Foundation Policies: Ensure neutrality, sustainability, and community focus
Our funding comes from partner contributions, and all financial decisions are made transparently in coordination with the Linux Foundation.
What are the benefits of becoming a partner?
As a partner, you'll gain strategic influence, operational advantages, and collaborative opportunities that accelerate innovation across your data and AI initiatives:
- Collaborate with other data professionals and organizations solving similar challenges
- Contribute improvements that benefit your systems and the broader ecosystem
- Shape the project's roadmap and priorities through Steering Committee participation
- Vote on major decisions including schema changes, new data sources, and working group formation
- Participate in specialized working groups (AI readiness, data quality, schema design)
- Gain early access to new data sources and features
- Guide standards that impact the broader data ecosystem
Partnership Types
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