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**Vision**: **Vision**:
QGIS has grown to become one of the most popular open source projects. The human and hardware infrastructure built around the software 5-10 years ago is not very suitable and representative of where the project is and heading to. **QGIS: A Vision for Growth**
To help the project grow and bring more users and contributors onboard, we need to make some fundamental changes to how we operate. I would be happy to contribute and bring the following changes: QGIS has become a cornerstone of open-source GIS software. However, its infrastructure, developed 5-10 years ago, no longer fully supports its current state and future aspirations. To foster further growth and attract new users and contributors, we need to implement significant changes in our operational approach.
- Funding and financing: we should proactively approach some of the large organisations and users of QGIS to contribute to the project. Unfortunately, most of those organisations choose QGIS as they perceive the cost to be free. A couple of the practical ways of persuading such organisations to get involved:
- Direct approach and highlighting the fact that not contributing to the project can undermine their own business in long run
- Asking other organisations who are active to share their stories, e.g. the amount saved by migrating to QGIS, the amount they invest in the project.
- Onboarding contributors: we should have a similar scheme as Google Summer of Code in place to invite younger enthusiasts to help the project.
- QGIS in education: there are already several universities and teaching institutes using QGIS as their main teaching platform. A centralized place for sharing experiences, materials and accreditation to help QGIS become a de facto teaching tool.
- QGIS marketplace: currently those who need certain features or want to get an issue resolved, can go through the QGIS issue repository. It would be good to create a platform to put developers in direct contact with those who are willing to fund a feature, contribute to a crowdfunding campaign related to QGIS or fix a bug
I am eager to contribute to these changes by focusing on the following areas:
**Funding and Financing:**
- Strategic Partnerships: Proactively engage with major organizations and QGIS users to encourage financial contributions. Many of these organizations benefit from QGIS's free nature but overlook the long-term value of supporting its development.
- Highlighting the Value Proposition: Clearly communicate the benefits of contributing to QGIS, such as cost savings, enhanced capabilities, and competitive advantage.
- Sharing Success Stories: Encourage organizations to share their experiences with QGIS, including cost savings and investments in the project.
**Onboarding Contributors:**
- Mentorship Programs: Implement a program similar to Google Summer of Code to attract and mentor young developers.
- Educational Initiatives: Collaborate with universities and teaching institutes to establish QGIS as a standard educational tool.
**Community Engagement and Development:**
- QGIS Marketplace: Develop a platform connecting developers with potential funders or contributors for specific features, bug fixes, or crowdfunding campaigns.
**Motivation:** **Motivation:**