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Ignite Open Source (IOS)
Welcome to Ignite Open Source (IOS) — a vibrant, student-led community at Institute of Engineering, Pulchowk Campus, dedicated to research-driven open-source development with a focus on solving real-world problems in Nepal. We believe open-source technology can create meaningful social impact. Our core mission is to empower students through collaborative research, problem identification, and the creation of high-quality, locally-relevant open-source tools.
Our Mission
Through workshops, hackathons, tech awareness programs, and hands-on collaboration, we:
- Foster innovation and skill-building
- Contribute to global and local open-source ecosystems
- Develop and share tools on platforms like GitHub and PyPI
Primary Objectives (Core Focus)
- Conduct thorough research on the Nepali market/context to identify key problems where open-source solutions can make a tangible difference.
- Develop high-quality, open-source tools through active student collaboration to directly address the identified problems in the Nepali market.
Secondary Objectives (Supportive Activities)
- Organize hackathons, workshops, and collaborative events to promote innovation, problem-solving, and teamwork in open-source development.
- Run tech awareness programs to educate the community about the importance and potential of open-source software in various sectors.
- Encourage and facilitate contributions to global open-source projects.
- Develop educational content and resources to help students and beginners get started with coding, open-source contributions, and related technologies.