Google Summer of Code

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

Google Summer of Code provides a global online program that brings new contributors into open source software development by pairing GSoC contributors with open source organizations to complete 12+ week programming projects under the guidance of mentors.

Target Customer

{"New contributors to open source","Open source organizations","Mentors"}

Key Differentiator

Global online program with structured, mentor-guided 12+ week projects, backed by a long-running track record (since 2005) and participation from 1,000+ organizations.

Implementation Timeline

Each project runs for 12+ weeks; program includes structured timelines and mentor guidance

Pain Points

1Finding open source projects and organizations to contribute to
2Lack of mentorship/guidance for new contributors
3Need for early outreach and guidance before submitting proposals

Key Features

1Global online program connecting contributors with open source organizations
212+ week programming projects with mentor guidance
3Participation of 1,000+ open source organizations and a large community of mentors
4Access to a mentor guide and program resources
5Past program history and program timeline

Target Customer Industries

Client Results

121,000+ new GSoC contributors mentored since 2005
2Over 1,000 open source organizations have mentored GSoC participants since 2005

Competitive Advantages

1Global reach and online delivery
2Mentor-guided, real-world open source software development
3Proven track record since 2005 with thousands of participants and organizations
4Strong community and mentorship ecosystem

Key Benefits

1Hands-on open source experience through real programming projects

2Mentorship from established developers and open source communities

3Exposure to a broad network of organizations and contributors

4Structured timelines and guidance to help navigate proposals and contributions

Additional Product Information

Product Description

A global online program focused on introducing new contributors to open source software development, where GSoC contributors work with open source organizations on 12+ week programming projects under mentor guidance.

Target Market

New contributors to open source, open source organizations, and mentors seeking structured mentorship and real-world coding experience

Unique Value Proposition

Google Summer of Code uniquely combines a global, mentor-guided, long-duration open source project with a large, established network of organizations and contributors, established since 2005.

Technical Requirements

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Pricing Model

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