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Open Cognition Commons e.V.

Public AI Infrastructure
for the common good.

Q4 2026: OCC becomes an independent European foundation. No exit, no sale — permanent openness guaranteed by legal structure.

Why a Foundation?

OCC is too important to be dependent. Legal independence is the only way to guarantee true independence.

Independence

As a non-profit (e.V.), OCC belongs to no one. Not Intelego, not individual investors, not companies. No acquisition possible.

Legal Security

Articles of association + nonprofit status make OCC unassailable. No CEO can unilaterally "change course". Community protection is law.

Precedent

Like Linux Foundation, Apache, Mozilla. The foundation model is the global standard for open infrastructure. German roots, European mission.

e.V. Formation: Q4 2026 Roadmap

Four quarters, four milestones. End state: fully operational European foundation.

July–Aug 2026 · Phase 1

Articles of Association + Governance Design

Lawyers, community lead, Zolo finalize articles. Governance structure approved by community (RFC + Vote).

Sep–Oct 2026 · Phase 2

Formation + Registry Entry

Founding assembly with founding members. Registry entry with local court. First board election.

Nov–Dec 2026 · Phase 3

Tax Authority + Nonprofit Status

Application for nonprofit status (§52 AbgO). Tax authority recognizes OCC as nonprofit association. First funding disbursements become possible.

January 2027

Transition Complete

OCC operates fully independently. Intelego remains founding member. New regional groups can register (federated model).

Funding Pipeline

€70–125k in Q4 2026 + community crowdfunding. No venture dependence. Sustainable financing.

Prototype Fund

LIVE
€50–80k

German funding for digital prototypes. Fully adapted for OCC Public Pilot. Funding for Infrastructure & Compliance Module.

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NLnet Foundation

DRAFT
€20–45k

Dutch foundation for open internet technology. Focus: EU compatibility & GDPR-native architecture.

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Open Collective

PLANNED
Community-driven

Transparent crowdfunding platform. Every donation is public. Monthly financial reports.

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No venture capital. OCC does not accept VC investments. Reason: Financial independence is a prerequisite for mission independence. Grants + Community = sustainable, not exit-driven.

Get involved now

OCC needs you. Board candidates, contributors, observers — all levels welcome.

audit

Observer

Access to governance process, follow all decisions.

Entry: Instantly (Form)
clients

Contributor

Work on OCC. Contributions, feedback, community input.

Entry: Form + Code of Conduct
governance-shield

Member

Full voting rights. Can initiate votes, become board candidate.

Entry: Proposal by Member + Vote