SAP Open Source
SAP's Open Source Vision
Driving innovation through open collaboration
We believe that open source is a catalyst for innovation, enabling global minds to collaborate, share, and advance technology together.
Empowerment through openness
We strive to empower communities, customers, and partners to create solutions that benefit all, by making essential parts of our development platform, frameworks, and tools open.
Trust and transparency
We commit to contributing to open source with integrity, fostering trust in our motives and methods within the community.
Community engagement
We encourage inclusive environments where everyone, regardless of background, can contribute and innovate. Open source is more than code; it’s about community.
SAP's Open Source Manifesto
Explore our open source manifesto
Open source is a testament to the power of collaborative evolution in technology. At SAP, we're honored to contribute to this movement and remain steadfast in our commitment to its growth and success.
Our commitments:
Consistent contributions
Championing open standards
Open-first approach
Nurturing open source ecosystems
Feedback-driven approach
How we engage:
Respectful engagement
Sustained support
Clear and fair licensing
Empowering our employees:
Encouraging open source participation
Continuous learning
Acknowledgment of excellence
InnerSource
View our memberships and sponsorships
SAP actively supports, sponsors, and contributes to organizations in the open source community.
Learn about some of our open source projects
At SAP, we use open source to innovate – and we release open source to share our innovations. We encourage you to browse through our featured projects to find work to use, share, and build on.
Open Component Model (OCM)
OCM is an open standard for describing software artifacts in a uniform, machine-readable way. This model enables consistent end-to-end lifecycle management processes and a secure software supply chain.
Project Gardener
Project Gardener is a production-grade Kubernetes as a service management tool that works across various cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, Alibaba, and SAP data centers) and on premises (with OpenStack).
Project Kyma
Project Kyma offers a flexible, simplified way to connect and extend enterprise applications in a cloud-native fashion. It's designed natively on Kubernetes and is portable to all major cloud providers.
OpenUI5
OpenUI5 enables you to create enterprise-ready Web apps responsive to all devices. It follows open standards and includes powerful development concepts and a rich set of UI controls.
Immerse yourself in SAP Open Source
Discover collaborative projects, insights into the latest technologies, and best practices in open source development.
SAP Open Source Report 2024
Find last year’s contributions, success stories, motivations, and developments in our SAP Open Source Report 2024.
Blogs and Articles
Gain insights into the latest technologies and best practices in our open source development from community experts.
Community
Support and learn about our growing engagement in foundations and projects by contributing to the open source projects we’re sharing.
Podcasts
Listen to podcasts with open source enthusiasts about trends, related topics, and projects.
Engage in events
Find out about upcoming community events, both virtual and in person.
Virtual
SAP Open Source Webinar: Neutral Governance for the Gardener Project
Join us for a public webinar on September 24th and learn how Gardener works under the hood, and why it matters for the future of cloud infrastructure in Europe and beyond being now governed under the Linux Foundation Europe.
Bengaluru, India
IndiaFOSS 2025
Join enthusiasts, experts, and innovators in the FOSS United community to learn and discuss open source. Visit our Gardener booth at IndiaFOSS on September 20–21.
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