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Alpha-Omega (OpenSSF)

Alpha-Omega, an OpenSSF-associated project backed by AWS, Google, and Microsoft, funds security improvements across critical open-source software. It operates on an annual budget of over $7M supporting maintainers and security work.

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Alpha-Omega (OpenSSF) is a security, legal and HR perk from Alpha-Omega, offering Funds OSS security work (>$7M/yr budget), with no funding required.

Who qualifies
No funding needed
Benefit type
Cash & rewards
What you get

Inside Alpha-Omega (OpenSSF)

Funding for maintainers, security researchers, and foundational-project security improvements.

Eligibility

Who it's for

Funding / backing
No funding needed
Geography
Global
How to claim

How to apply for Alpha-Omega (OpenSSF)

What to have ready
  • A company email on your own website domain (not a personal address)
Steps to apply
  1. 1Engagement-based; contact info@alpha-omega.dev or see the ossf/alpha-omega GitHub for scope.
Good to know: Funds projects by engagement/selection rather than an open application form. Added 2026-08-18; source URL verified live and on the provider's own domain.
Value is the headline maximum Alpha-Omega advertises. What your company actually receives depends on your eligibility and how you use the program, and terms can change. Independent comparison, not affiliated with the programs listed. Confirm current terms on the provider's page.
Questions

Alpha-Omega (OpenSSF): common questions

What do you get with Alpha-Omega (OpenSSF)?

Alpha-Omega (OpenSSF) offers Funds OSS security work (>$7M/yr budget).

Who qualifies for Alpha-Omega (OpenSSF)?

Alpha-Omega (OpenSSF) is open to any startup, with no funding required.

Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get Alpha-Omega (OpenSSF)?

No. Alpha-Omega (OpenSSF) is open to any startup that meets the stated criteria, no investor or accelerator backing required.

How do I apply for Alpha-Omega (OpenSSF)?

Engagement-based; contact info@alpha-omega.dev or see the ossf/alpha-omega GitHub for scope.

Is Alpha-Omega (OpenSSF) available outside the US?

Alpha-Omega (OpenSSF) is available globally, subject to the provider's terms.

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