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We are building an interconnected Open Access ecosystem—not a collection of isolated products.
Open knowledge, discoverable for everyone.
An open discovery and preservation initiative that brings together freely accessible research outputs and helps readers find, read, and share scholarly work without paywalls.
Open learning resources for every learner.
A growing collection of freely available teaching and learning materials designed to support students, educators, and institutions with accessible, reusable, and globally shareable educational content.
Funding ideas that advance open knowledge.
A grant programme supporting researchers, educators, and community-led initiatives that expand access to knowledge, strengthen open research practices, and create practical public benefit.
Future initiatives currently being developed within the Open Access ecosystem.
More initiatives are in development.
Breaking down barriers to knowledge by making research freely available to everyone, everywhere.
Fostering international partnerships to create a worldwide network of open knowledge sharing.
Leveraging technology to create accessible platforms for sharing academic resources.
We welcome enquiries from researchers, educators, institutions, partners, and anyone interested in advancing open access to knowledge.
For questions about the Open Access Foundation, partnerships, projects, or other general matters, please contact us by email.
[email protected] →We support ideas and initiatives that improve access to research, education, and openly shared knowledge.
Researchers, educators, academic teams, nonprofit initiatives, and community-led projects whose work aligns with open access principles.
Projects that expand access to scholarly knowledge, develop open educational resources, strengthen open research practices, or create public benefit through knowledge sharing.
Send a concise proposal describing the project, intended beneficiaries, expected outcomes, timeline, and requested support. We will respond with the next steps when a suitable opportunity is available.
Help us make knowledge accessible to everyone. Together, we can create a more informed and connected world.