POCO C++ Libraries: Sponsorship/Funding

The ongoing development and maintenance of the POCO C++ Libraries requires a lot of resources. That is why sponsors are needed to help funding the project.

Donations to the project are currently managed by Applied Informatics Software Engineering GmbH, the original founder and sponsor of the project. The eventual goal is to have a non-profit organization oversee the funding, but due to the significant overhead of setting-up and running such an organization, such an organization hasn't been set-up yet (the resources are better spent working on the project).

As part of a sponsorship agreement, Applied Informatics will provide commercial-grade support to project sponsors. The details are stated in the POCO C++ Libraries Sponsorship And Support Agreement (PDF).

Sponsorship Levels

Three sponsorship levels are offered: GOLD, SILVER and BRONZE. All sponsorship levels include a sponsor acknowledgement on the website, as well as a certain level of technical support. The minimum sponsorship fees for the three levels are EUR 28.000 for a GOLD sponsorship, EUR 8000 for a SILVER sponsorship and EUR 2500 for a BRONZE sponsorship. Sponsorship fees are for a 12 month period and have to be paid upfront.

Becoming a Sponsor

Becoming a sponsor is via contract (PDF) with Applied Informatics Software Engineering GmbH. If interested in becoming a sponsor, please contact Applied Informatics.

Other Ways To Contribute Or Donate

There are other ways to contribute to the project as well. You can purchase a support subscription from Applied Informatics, contribute code or developer resources to the project, or donate smaller amounts via paypal.