Useful beyond one company
We prioritize applications that can solve a reusable problem for a wider audience.
Selective open-source development
Software development. Free.
We selectively develop reusable software without a development fee, under agreed terms for public release. Proposals are reviewed individually.
This programme is separate from paid AI consulting and integration services.
What qualifies?
Suitable for public release
Selected work needs an agreed open-source publication and reuse framework.
Clearly scoped
Explain the problem, necessary functionality and why the solution matters.
How it works.
01 · Submit
Describe the problem, intended users and why a reusable solution is valuable.
02 · Evaluate
WareBench independently reviews suitability, scope and feasibility. Selection is discretionary.
03 · Agree
Before work, confirm scope, licensing/publication terms and responsibilities.
04 · Build & publish
For accepted projects, develop to the agreed scope and publish according to the agreement.
Built in public, with explicit terms.
Public development, repository selection and licensing are agreed for each accepted project. Product-specific terms are documented in their repositories.
Selection is discretionary
WareBench may decline or discontinue proposals under the applicable agreed terms.
Public release matters
Acceptance assumes agreement to publication and potential reuse of the resulting software.
External costs are separate
External infrastructure and operating costs are separate unless agreed.