We advance internet freedom by supporting research, development, & implementation projects that fight censorship, increase privacy, & improve security online.

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The fight for internet freedom is no longer a tactical cat-and-mouse game—it’s a normative battle to define the future of free expression. Learn why in @OpenTechFund’s Annual Report detailing 60 projects we supported to preserve a free & open internet. ow.ly/ef6s50Sx4nz

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In 2021, I co-led the Open Technology Fund Authorization Act to fight censorship by oppressive regimes. Amidst Iran’s internet blackouts, this fund has helped connect nearly 24M monthly users to the internet. Support for global internet freedom makes our nation safer. @RepMcCaul
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.@OpenTechFund’s Security Lab partner @AssuredAB recently audited @cdr_tweets’ CDR Link’s @OpenSearchProj integration to ensure it is as safe as possible for users. Learn more: ow.ly/tKfW50YRm7g
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📣 1 week left to apply to be a partner with @OpenTechFund’s Impact & Engagement Lab! We are seeking editorial and design service providers to help advance internet freedom. Learn more and apply by May 15: ow.ly/tuTn50YSCII
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Questions about the Request For Proposals for @OpenTechFund’s Impact & Engagement Lab? Check out the FAQs: ow.ly/BVFz50YSClI
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.@OpenTechFund’s Security Lab partner @AssuredAB recently audited @cdr_tweets’ CDR Link to ensure it is as safe as possible for users. Learn more: ow.ly/z3YX50YRlS5
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.@OpenTechFund is accepting applications to join our Impact & Engagement Lab until May 15, 2026. Learn more: ow.ly/xtUx50YJZ9z
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.@OpenTechFund’s Security Lab partner @7aSecurity recently audited @thronelesstech’s Bitpart to ensure it is as safe as possible for users. Learn more: opentech.fund/security-safet…
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.@OpenTechFund is accepting proposals from organizations and individuals interested in providing editorial and design support services to advance global internet freedom. Learn more: ow.ly/x7GE50YIeFh
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.@OpenTechFund’s Security Lab partner @7aSecurity recently audited @eQualitie’s dComms platform to ensure it offers users the best possible security. Learn more: ow.ly/apPN50YzXWP
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.@OpenTechFund’s Security Lab partner @Atredis recently audited @GephOfficial to ensure it is as safe as possible for users. Learn more: ow.ly/Uo4l50YzTqa
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.@OpenTechFund’s Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) Sustainability Fund is accepting applications. Learn more and apply: ow.ly/zHxk50Yz9My
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⏳Last call to apply to join @OpenTechFund’s Security Lab as a partner! We are seeking cybersecurity experts interested in strengthening the security of internet freedom technologies used in authoritarian contexts. Submit your proposal by March 25: ow.ly/Oo1R50YeA5F
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Deadline to apply to be a partner with @OpenTechFund’s Security Lab extended to March 25! We’re extending the deadline in order to answer questions about the Request for Proposals. Submit questions by March 13 to security_lab@opentech.fund! ow.ly/tHuM50YrOpJ
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Are you a cybersecurity expert that wants to improve the security of privacy-enhancing and censorship circumvention technologies that are used in authoritarian contexts? Apply to join @OpenTechFund’s Security Lab as a partner by March 16! Learn more: ow.ly/WmWy50Yezzh
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.@OpenTechFund’s Security Lab ensures internet freedom tools are secure for users facing authoritarian censorship and surveillance. Learn more about the Lab and access the Request for Proposals: ow.ly/6CYv50YexUs
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Laura Cunningham from @OpenTechFund explains how Russia's digital surveillance could reengineer how citizens engage with independent media: youtube.com/watch?v=-5kwMG71…

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.@OpenTechFund's Security Lab partner @AssuredAB recently audited @EngageMedia's Cinemata platform to ensure it’s as safe as possible for users. Learn more: ow.ly/9smG50Yeq99
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.@OpenTechFund is accepting applications to join our Security Lab until March 16, 2026. Learn more: ow.ly/TanR50YbTlE
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.@OpenTechFund’s Security Lab ensures internet freedom tools are secure for users facing authoritarian censorship and surveillance. ow.ly/v6BS50Y9sBj
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