I’m a member of both the Incubator PMC and the OpenOffice PMC. While very intriguing this proposal seems to have non-starters for an ASF project while also needing to be sponsored by the OpenOffice PMC.
You will get a lot of feedback, but I think a “Zoom” meeting for your education is quite necessary as there appears to be a lot you need to know about the ASF. Thank you. Best, Dave > On Aug 9, 2025, at 1:10 PM, Onno Pelser <onno.pel...@e-idgroup.com> wrote: > > Dear, > > I’m reaching out to submit a proposal for incubation under the Apache > Software Foundation for “OpenOffice Cloud+AI” — a modernization initiative > for Apache OpenOffice. > > Our Davos-based team, an official IBM Partner and part of the IBM Startups > Program, has developed a Lab + Campus Challenge model to accelerate > open-source innovation while engaging new contributors. > > Highlights of the proposal: > > 10-member Special Lab Team of experienced open-source developers > > Integration of cloud-native real-time collaboration features into OpenOffice > > AI enhancements for writing, spreadsheets, and compliance > > Low-cost, regulation-ready editions for education and government > > Global student engagement via the Campus Challenge program > > We believe this initiative will significantly expand OpenOffice’s > capabilities, strengthen the community, and align with ASF’s mission to > produce software for the public good. > > Attached is the full proposal document for your review. We would welcome the > opportunity to discuss next steps for incubation. > > Thank you for your time and consideration. > > > <E-ID Lab- Apache OpenOffice Lab Team Initiative (1).pdf> > > Kind regards, > > Onno Pelser > > MB +31650868989 (Whatsapp) > > Davos - Switzerland > > https://www.e-idlab.com <https://www.e-idlab.com/> > >
