Who We Are

OpenROAD Initiative (ORI)

A nonprofit steward of open-source EDA

ORI is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides long-term stewardship, governance, and coordination for the OpenROAD open-source EDA ecosystem.

Focused on sustainability and scale

We ensure that open-source EDA projects are sustainable, well-maintained, and capable of supporting research, education, and industry adoption over the long term.

Committed to reproducible, end-to-end design flows

ORI promotes complete RTL-to-GDSII open-source flows that enable rigorous validation of EDA algorithms, reproducible research, and transparent benchmarking.

A bridge between research, education, and industry

ORI connects universities, startups, and semiconductor companies to accelerate innovation, workforce development, and technology transfer in EDA.

An advocate for open innovation in semiconductors

We lower barriers to chip design by enabling accessible open-source tooling and methodologies that support experimentation and new application domains.

Community-driven and merit-based

ORI operates through open governance and community participation, ensuring broad representation across stakeholders