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SDG 9, 17 — Curated ChallengeCurated Challenge

Open-Source Invention Commons

The best inventions should belong to everyone. The Open-Source Invention Commons is building a freely accessible library of inventions, designs, and innovations that anyone can use, improve, and share. From 3D-printable prosthetics to open-source water pumps, from free agricultural tools to medical devices — this challenge connects engineers, designers, makers, and documenters to build the public domain of human ingenuity.

38 Creators5 open tasks291 hours contributed
This challenge needs:
designtradeshealthcaretechnologycommunication
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Focus Areas

Open-Source Hardware

Active

Designing and documenting freely available physical inventions.

3D-Printable Prosthetics Library

Designing affordable, customizable prosthetic devices that can be 3D-printed anywhere.

designtradeshealthcaretechnology
ActiveHigh Priority
Design parametric hand prosthesis model
20hExpertdesigntrades
Active
Write assembly instructions — illustrated guide
8hIntermediatecommunicationdesign
Active
Test print and document material specifications
10hIntermediatetradestechnology
Active

Invention Documentation Standards

Active

Creating standards and tools for documenting open inventions clearly.

Open Invention Documentation Templates

Standardized templates that make it easy to document any open-source invention.

communicationdesigntechnology
Recruiting
Draft documentation template — hardware projects
6hIntermediatecommunicationtechnology
Active
Build web form for invention submissions
12hAdvancedtechnologydesign
Active

Organizations & Resources

These organizations are working on this challenge. GCN connects your skills to their needs.

Open Source Hardware Association
ngo
Appropedia — Sustainability Wiki
open source
e-NABLE — 3D Printed Prosthetics
ngo