As a catalyst for action, SPARC works to advance open systems for research and education that enable everyone, everywhere to access, contribute to, and benefit from the knowledge that shapes our world.
Research provides the foundation of modern society. Research leads to breakthroughs, and openly communicating the results of research accelerates our ability to turn breakthroughs into better lives—to provide new treatments for disease, to advance our understanding using AI-enabled research techniques, and to build entire industries around what were once just ideas.
Education is essential to advancing society. It’s how we pass down the wealth of human knowledge and equip the next generation of leaders, innovators, and citizens. Open Education maximizes the power of the Internet to make education more affordable, accessible and effective.
Our pragmatic agenda focuses on driving policy change, supporting member action, and cultivating communities that advance our vision of knowledge as a public good.