RATi™ Open Software Foundation
Empowering communities through open-source software, digital literacy, and AI education
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The RATi™ Open Software Foundation (Fondation RATi™ pour les Logiciels Libres / RATi™ 开源软件基金会) is a Canadian not-for-profit corporation incorporated under the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act (CNCA).
Our foundation is headquartered in Ontario, Canada, and is governed by a board of 3 to 7 directors, with at least 2 directors who are independent of management.
Corporate Information
- Legal Name: RATi™ Open Software Foundation / Fondation RATi™ pour les Logiciels Libres
- Type: Not-for-Profit Corporation
- Jurisdiction: Canada (CNCA)
- Registered Office: Ontario, Canada
Our Mission
Open Source
Promoting and developing open-source software for public benefit. All our work is freely available for anyone to use, study, and improve.
Digital Literacy
Teaching essential digital skills including blockchain technology, AI agents, and online safety through hands-on projects.
AI Ethics
Fostering responsible AI development and helping communities understand the ethical implications of emerging technologies.
Community
Building collaborative networks where knowledge is shared openly and everyone can contribute to public-benefit projects.
Our Programs
Summer Youth Fellowship Program
A paid, full-time summer program for Canadian students focusing on open-source software, blockchain, and AI.
Program Objectives:
- Digital Literacy & AI Education: Help youth understand blockchain, tokens, AI agents, and online safety
- Open-Source Skills: Learn Git, issue tracking, pull requests, code review, UX basics, and technical writing
- Public-Benefit Outputs: Create open-source tools, documentation, and learning materials
- Accessible Environment: Remote work with weekly in-person sessions in Vancouver
All outputs are non-commercial, public-benefit, and open-source—intended for public educational use.
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Interested in our work or want to get involved? We'd love to hear from you.