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Open Search Foundation
Starnberg, DEImpact-drivenAssociationDigital RightsDemocracy & Public Goods
Impact3Sustainability Goals
Employees2 - 10
Founded2018
LocationStarnberg
About Open Search Foundation
The Open Search Foundation (e.V.) is a non-profit organization based in Starnberg, Germany, dedicated to promoting open, transparent, and public-interest-oriented web search. By advocating for European digital sovereignty, the organization seeks to counter the dominance of commercial search engines. Aiming to ensure the internet remains a free and democratic space for knowledge, the foundation operates through interdisciplinary working groups to develop independent web infrastructure, ethical standards, and legal frameworks.
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Sustainability Goals
Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
Building independent digital search infrastructure
The Open Search Foundation develops the Open Web Index to provide a democratic alternative to commercial search monopolies, effectively strengthening digital sovereignty in Europe.
Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions
Promoting transparent and free access to information
Through initiatives like #EthicsInSearch, the organization advocates for ethical standards in search engines to safeguard democratic values and public access to information online.
Quality Education
Advancing digital literacy and media competence
The organization actively pursues educational initiatives that provide users with a deeper understanding of how search technologies function and their broader societal impact.
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Q1What is the focus of the Open Search Foundation?
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The Open Search Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting open, transparent, and public-interest-oriented web search. It advocates for European digital sovereignty to counter the dominance of commercial search engines and ensure the internet remains a democratic space for knowledge.
Q2Where can I find current job openings?
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Interested individuals can find current job listings and career opportunities directly on the organization's website at https://opensearchfoundation.org/de/jobs/.
Q3Where is the organization based?
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The Open Search Foundation is headquartered in Starnberg, Germany.
