We believe open knowledge and community power can spark positive change. Synaptic Commons builds a shared space where people, technology, and creativity come together to design a more equitable and sustainable future.
We envision a world where collaborative knowledge and social technology enable communities to thrive. Synaptic Commons serves as a civic commons — a connective tissue that helps ideas travel, grow, and benefit the public good.
Community organizers, open-source builders, artists, local nonprofits, and anyone committed to public-interest innovation.
Facilitate partnership across technology, arts, and social sectors.
Build platforms for sharing resources, ideas, and community-driven research.
Support initiatives that advance inclusion, justice, and long-term community wellbeing.
Hands-on workshops and co-creation spaces for open technology and civic storytelling.
Digital tools for knowledge-sharing, resource mapping, and community collaboration.
Lightweight support for projects that advance inclusion, sustainability, and community resilience.
In September 2025, Synaptic Commons convened more than 200 creators, engineers, and social innovators to explore Open Technology & the Future of Digital Commons. The summit featured collaborative sprints, community showcases, and practical sessions to seed new partnerships.
Whether you’re a neighbor, builder, organizer, or artist — there’s a role for you. Propose an idea, co-host a lab, or collaborate on open tools that your community can reuse.
We are an independent, non-governmental, non-commercial nonprofit organization recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) public charity.