Open Standards & Specifications Made Simple
From incubation to international standard, JDF Projects powers collaborations that fast-forward innovation
What We Do
Joint Development Foundation Projects (“JDF”) offers rapid-start, out-of-the box materials to create custom-branded non-profit technology consortia. From small collaborations to international standards, we provide multiple pathways for specification advancement to international Standards Development Organizations (“SDOs”) so you don’t have to do the heavy lifting.
Corporate & Legal Infrastructure
Quickly establish your project and get to work under Joint Development Foundation’s nonprofit 501(c)6 structure, battle-tested policies, and existing legal agreements.
Flexible IP Policies
Develop technical specifications, standards, source code and/or datasets under JDF’s easy-to-use, widely adopted intellectual property options.
World-Wide Reach
Tap into the global market with international stakeholders, and advance your work to a larger standards organization via JDF’s extensive network.
Optional Support Capabilities
Equip your project with optional accounting, management, marketing, PR, events, education, certification, IT, legal, research, or other support capabilities.
Joint Development Foundation Projects provides governance and legal entity hosting for open projects to help them meet complex legal and IP licensing requirements.
Our approach helps projects:
- Save Time Avoid lengthy negotiations by using proven formation documents with check-the-box options for standard IP modes that are broadly accepted by corporate counsel.
- Save Effort Minimize complexity and maximize delivery using the latest best practices, flexible, consensus-driven development process, and modern tools.
- Save Money Reduce the cost of collaboration – there’s no cost to start a project under the Joint Development Foundation.
The JDF serves a wide range of industry sectors including:
- Technology and Computing
- Data and Analytics
- Identity and Security
- Telecommunications
- Finance and Banking
- Healthcare
- Energy and Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and Automotive
- Media and Entertainment
The JDF’s flexible framework adapts to the specific needs of each sector while maintaining a consistent and streamlined approach to standards development.