Y-SoC is more than a program—it's a movement that connects passionate young developers worldwide to create, collaborate, and contribute to meaningful open-source projects, including those focused on social services and research initiatives.
To create a global platform where young developers can learn, grow, and contribute to open-source projects while building meaningful connections and advancing their careers. We bridge the gap between learning and real-world application through collaborative coding, research, and ground-level problem solving.
To become the world's leading youth-driven open-source community, fostering innovation and collaboration across borders. We envision a future where every young developer has the opportunity to contribute to projects that matter, from ML datasets to social impact solutions, and shape the digital world.
The principles that guide everything we do in the Y-SoC community
We believe in the power of diverse perspectives from around the world working together on research and social impact projects.
Everyone is welcome regardless of their background, experience level, or location. We foster collaboration on everything from ML datasets to social services.
We encourage creative solutions and cutting-edge approaches to problem-solving.
Discover where you fit in our diverse community of creators, collaborators, and innovators
Visionary leaders who guide open-source projects from conception to completion. They coordinate teams, make technical decisions, and ensure project success.
Experienced developers who share knowledge and guide newcomers. They provide technical guidance, code reviews, and career advice.
The backbone of our community who write code, fix bugs, and build amazing features. They turn ideas into reality through their coding skills.
Strategic thinkers who design clear, challenging problem statements that drive innovation and learning. They craft ground-level problems that inspire creative solutions and address real-world challenges.
Enthusiastic beginners starting their open-source journey. They learn by doing, contributing, and growing with the community.
Our structured approach to open-source collaboration and research-driven innovation
We identify meaningful open-source projects, including those focused on social services and research, and connect you with industry professionals who provide personalized guidance and constructive feedback.
Based on your skills and interests, you'll be assigned a role where you can collaborate with like-minded peers and build stronger solutions together.
Access real-world datasets, including ML datasets, resources, and learning materials while participating in workshops, seminars, and mini-hackathons throughout the program.
Earn certificates and recognition letters for your contributions while becoming part of our global open-source community of 50+ mentors and growing.
Get personalized guidance from industry professionals and global experts who help you grow beyond just an idea.
Receive regular feedback on your projects to make them better and turn them into something impactful.
Work with like-minded peers to build stronger solutions and access real-world datasets and resources through ground-level problem solving.
Earn certificates and recognition letters for your contributions, building a strong portfolio for your career.
Join workshops, seminars, and mini-hackathons while becoming part of our global open-source community of researchers and innovators.
Each role in Y-SoC offers unique opportunities for growth and contribution
Whether you're a seasoned developer, researcher, or just starting out, there's a place for you in Y-SoC. Let's build the future of open source together through innovation and meaningful contributions.