Google Summer of Code

Google Summer of Code (GSoC)

Google Summer of Code (GSoC) is a global program focused on bringing new developers into open source software development. Since 2011, the INCF network has served as a mentoring organization that pairs GSoC candidates with developers from its community to work on 3-month programming projects. GSoC contributors are paid a stipend by Google. Between 2016 and 2024, when the program still was focused on students, INCF paired 168 students with 231 mentors.

INCF was proud to serve as a mentor organization once again during GSoC 2024, and we have curated a project list with 32 projects from 21 open-source collaborating organizations.

INCF is proud to be a 2025 Google Summer of Code mentor organization for the 15th time running. This year we have received no less than 28 slots! You can view the projects on the link below:

List of INCF GSoC 2025 Projects

Important links:
Google Summer of Code 2025 Timeline
GSoC discussion forum on Neurostars
Google Summer of Code FAQ
Recommendations for GSoC contributors
Google Summer of Code guides for mentors and students

GSoC 2024 successful projects

Last year marked the 20th annual Google Summer of Code (GSoC), a global, online program focused on bringing new contributors into open source software development, as well as another year of successful participation by INCF-affiliated contributors. We are proud to have had 27 open source project contributors, as well as 42 mentors who oversaw the various projects.

Link to successful GSoC 2024 projects