Our Journey & Vision
Open Neuromorphic (ONM) began as a spark – a collective of open source enthusiasts from academia, industry, and individual contributors passionate about advancing neuromorphic computing. What started as a loose network of collaborators, many of whom had never met in person, has blossomed into a vibrant global community.
Our shared passion is for building, sharing, and learning about tools and technologies that propel the neuromorphic field forward. We believe in the power of open collaboration and shared ownership of this vision.
Our vision is to be the central, community-driven hub for anyone interested in neuromorphic computing – from curious newcomers to seasoned researchers and developers. We aim to break down barriers, foster innovation, and make neuromorphic technology accessible to all.
Our Governance: The Executive Committee
As Open Neuromorphic has grown, so has the need for a structure to support our community and guide our initiatives. In 2025, we established our first Executive Committee to provide leadership, coordinate activities, and ensure the sustainable growth of ONM. This step formalizes our commitment to transparency and community empowerment, as outlined in our Organisational Charter.
Voting Members
The Open Neuromorphic community is steered by our dedicated voting members. These individuals have demonstrated a sustained commitment to open science and actively participate in our governance, peer review, and community initiatives.
Our Founders
Open Neuromorphic was brought to life through the vision and dedication of its founders. Their initial efforts and passion for open source collaboration laid the groundwork for the thriving community we are today. We are immensely grateful for their pioneering spirit.
What We Offer
ONM is dedicated to providing a comprehensive ecosystem for the neuromorphic community. This includes:
- The Neuromorphic Hub: Our curated guides to Neuromorphic Hardware and Software are designed to help you navigate the landscape and find the tools and platforms you need.
- Educational Content & Events:
- Engaging Blog Posts featuring insights, tutorials, and deep dives into neuromorphic topics.
- Interactive Workshops and Student Talks sessions with experts from academia and industry.
- Live Hacking Hours exploring software, tackling coding challenges, and discussing the latest developments.
- A Collaborative Platform:
- Our GitHub organization serves as a platform for open source neuromorphic projects. We welcome new contributions and can help migrate existing projects.
- A thriving Discord community for discussions, Q&A, networking, and real-time collaboration.
- A Broad and Inclusive Scope: Our community embraces the full spectrum of neuromorphic engineering. We welcome projects and discussions spanning from computational neuroscience and biologically plausible models to performance-driven machine learning and hardware co-design. Our focus is on fostering collaboration across diverse areas, including:
- Spiking Neural Network (SNN) frameworks for simulation, training, and inference.
- Event-based sensor technology and data processing tools.
- Digital, analog, and mixed-signal neuromorphic hardware.
- Efforts to improve interoperability and create a more unified open source ecosystem.
Join Us & Get Involved!
The heart of Open Neuromorphic is its community. Whether you’re looking to learn, contribute your expertise, or find collaborators, there’s a place for you here.
- Engage with us on our Discord server.
- Contribute to ourwebsite and projects on GitHub.
- Share your knowledge by giving a talk, writing a blog post, or leading an initiative.
- Contact us via email at contact@open-neuromorphic.org for partnerships or direct inquiries.
Discover how you can make an impact by visiting our Getting Involved page. We’re excited to have you as part of the Open Neuromorphic journey!