About Us

Learn more about our journey, mission, and the values that drive our community forward.

Who Are We?

The FOSS Club at MPSTME, Mumbai, is a vibrant community of students passionate about Free and Open Source Software. As part of the larger FOSS United movement, we bring together learners, creators, and innovators who believe in the transformative power of open source technology.

Established with the vision of democratizing technology education, our club serves as a bridge between theoretical knowledge and practical application. We're not just a student organization – we're a movement that's reshaping how technology is learned, shared, and created on our campus.

From organizing workshops and hackathons to contributing to major open source projects, our members are actively involved in building the future of technology. We're proud to have hosted events like MumbaiFOSS 2025 and HackForge 2025, bringing together hundreds of participants from across the region.

Our Community in Action

Bringing together passionate students to learn, collaborate, and grow through Free and Open Source Software.

Our Mission

To cultivate a thriving ecosystem of open source enthusiasts at MPSTME who are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and mindset to contribute meaningfully to the global FOSS community while solving real-world problems through collaborative innovation.

Educate

Provide hands-on learning experiences with open source technologies and development practices.

Connect

Build bridges between students, industry professionals, and the global FOSS community.

Innovate

Encourage creative problem-solving and contribution to projects that make a positive impact.

Our Values

These core values guide everything we do and shape the culture of our community.

Open Source First

We believe in the power of open source software to democratize technology and create solutions that benefit everyone.

Collaboration Over Competition

We foster an environment where sharing knowledge and working together leads to better outcomes for all.

Learning by Doing

We believe in hands-on experience and practical learning that prepares students for real-world challenges.

Accessibility & Inclusion

We strive to make technology accessible to everyone, regardless of their background or resources.

Community First

We prioritize building a supportive community where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute.

Purpose-Driven

We focus on creating technology that serves the common good and addresses real-world problems.

Our Vision

"Our vision is to build a vibrant, inclusive community where students come together to learn, share, and grow through Free and Open Source Software. As a part of FOSS United, we believe in the power of collaboration over competition, learning by doing, and creating technology that's open, accessible, and built for the common good."

"We imagine a campus where every student feels empowered to contribute to meaningful projects, explore the world of open source, and be part of something bigger than themselves, a movement rooted in freedom, transparency, and shared knowledge."