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Open Tech Fund (OTF)

We support the research, design, development, and deployment of technology-focused projects that counter online censorship and combat repressive surveillance, to enable global internet users to exercise their fundamental human rights online.
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OTF is an independent 501(c) non-profit corporation registered in the District of Columbia, and is fully funded by the U.S. government. 

Founders:

Libby Liu

Parent organization:

US Agency for Global Media

Open Tech Fund (OTF)
Org. type: Non-profit / charity / foundation
Project type: Organization
Categories: Adjacent Fields, Connectivity, Digital security and privacy, Foundational layers, Funders & donors, Get funding, The People, Cybersecurity
Tags: free speech

Projects by Open Tech Fund (OTF):

Evidence of impact:

  • Over two billion people in 60 countries rely on tools developed and supported by the fund, like Signal and Tor, to connect to the internet securely and send encrypted messages in authoritarian societies (Source, 2019-7)

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Funding details:

  • 2019-07-21: $20,000,000 by Broadcasting Board of Governors
Last modified: Dec 5, 2025 Added: Jun 22, 2021

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