Welcome! This repository is the central hub for the Open Neuromorphic (ONM) community's governance, strategic initiatives, and operational planning. It serves as both a public portal for our documentation and an internal workspace for leadership and contributors.
Our mission is to advance neuromorphic computing through open-source projects, inclusive participation, and shared knowledge. Whether you're here to learn about our structure or to contribute to an initiative, this is the place to start.
Use these links to jump directly to our most important resources.
| Resource | Description |
|---|---|
| 🚀 Initiatives Directory | Explore the community-driven projects that power ONM's growth. |
| 🌱 Path to Fellowship | Learn how you can become a recognized ONM Fellow. |
| 📝 Propose an Initiative | Have an idea? Here’s how to propose and lead a new project. |
| 📜 ONM's Principles for Open Resources | Read our definition of "open" that guides all our contributions. |
| 🌐 Main Website | Visit our official website for hardware/software guides, events, and more. |
This section outlines the workflows for Fellows, Initiative Leads, and active Volunteers to request internal resources and support.
Not a contributor yet?
These services are for individuals actively collaborating on ONM Initiatives or fulfilling Volunteer Roles. If you would like to get involved, please check those links first!
| Request / Service | How to Initiate / Key Document | Primary Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Organize an Event | Open an "Organize an Event" issue using the checklist template. | #event-coordination |
| Request Social Media Promotion | Request promotion for an ONM event or milestone. See: Social Media Playbook. | #social-media-coordination |
| Request Custom Graphics | Tag our volunteer designer (@Manavya) with specific asset requirements for an ONM project. |
#social-media-coordination |
| Update Community Calendar | Ping our volunteer calendar maintainer (@Liam) with final event details. |
#event-coordination |
If you are new to the community or have an idea for a project that isn't yet an official initiative, start here:
| Action | Description | Primary Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Propose a New Initiative | Have an idea for a project? Use the New Initiative Template and submit a Pull Request. | #contribution-ideas |
| General Suggestions | For smaller ideas or general feedback, feel free to drop a note in our ideas channel. | #contribution-ideas |
This repository contains both public-facing documentation and internal operational assets.
./docs/: The main portal for all community governance, fellowship information, initiative plans, and policies. This is the best place to start exploring../dashboard/: Contains the source code and setup instructions for our internal Streamlit dashboard, used to track community engagement metrics../meeting_notes/: An archive of notes and action items from our Executive Committee meetings.
This repository is an active workspace. We welcome contributions from all community members, especially those looking to take on leadership roles or manage initiatives.
For routine tasks like event coordination or social media promotion, please refer to the "Community Operations" section above to engage with the correct team.
If you have an idea for a new community project or policy, please follow our guide:
- Use the New Initiative Template to structure your proposal.
- Follow the Submission Instructions to submit it via a Pull Request for review by the Executive Committee.
We use GitHub Issues in this repository to track tasks related to ONM leadership and strategic initiatives. If you are a Fellow or initiative lead, please use issues to manage your action items.
When creating a Pull Request, please use our PR Template to provide clear context for your changes.