The HPSF Governing Board oversees the Foundation’s activities according to its Charter.
Through a series of open technical projects, HPSF aims to build, promote, and advance a portable core software stack for HPC by increasing adoption, lowering barriers to contribution, and supporting development efforts. The governance of each Technical Project is as set forth in the applicable charter for each Technical Project.
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Projects will need to be approved by the Technical Advisory Council. View requirements and to apply, please submit a project proposal in the TAC Repository.
What is HPSF membership?
HPSF membership is a way for organizations — including technology companies, national labs, academic institutions, and cloud providers — to formally support the High Performance Software Foundation, shape its direction, and collaborate with peers across the HPC ecosystem. HPSF is part of the nonprofit Linux Foundation.
What are the membership tiers?
HPSF offers three tiers: Premier, General, and Associate. Premier Members receive the highest level of visibility, a tailored marketing amplification plan, and seats on the Governing Board, TAC, and Outreach Committee. General and Associate Members participate at a scaled level appropriate to their level of investment.
What do members get?
Members gain influence over the strategic direction of HPC software development, seats on governance bodies (depending on tier), logo placement on the HPSF website and marketing materials, access to community forums (Slack, TAC meetings), discounts on Linux Foundation events and training, early access to HPSF announcements, and opportunities to co-create thought leadership content such as blogs, videos, and case studies.
What is the difference between Premier and General membership?
Premier Members have the deepest level of influence and visibility within HPSF. They receive dedicated seats on the Governing Board and TAC, a customized marketing amplification plan, and priority placement in HPSF marketing and leadership materials. General Members participate in governance through an elected representative seat and receive full access to community forums, events, and member marketing benefits. Both tiers are valued contributors to the HPSF community.
Who should join as a member?
Any organization that builds, deploys, or depends on high performance software — including hardware vendors, cloud providers, software ISVs, national laboratories, and universities — can benefit from HPSF membership.
How is HPSF governed?
HPSF is governed by a Governing Board that oversees foundation activities, a Technical Advisory Council (TAC) that guides technical direction, and an Outreach Committee. The governance model is built on transparency, inclusivity, and community-driven decision-making. The full charter is available on GitHub.
Is membership different from contributing a project?
Yes. Organizational membership is for companies and institutions that want to support and influence HPSF. Contributing a project is a separate path for open source projects that want to join the HPSF ecosystem and benefit from neutral governance, infrastructure support, and community growth. An organization can do both.
What does my membership fee support?
Membership dues fund shared services including digital marketing, CI/CD infrastructure, community and program management, legal (trademark and IP support), documentation, and training programs for the broader HPC community.
Does HPSF membership include access to Linux Foundation resources?
Yes. As part of the Linux Foundation, HPSF members benefit from LF’s broad network of open source communities, legal and IP infrastructure, and access to LF events and training with member discounts.
