Supporters of Chromium-Based Browsers sounds like a very niche local meetup, one with hats and T-shirts that barely fit the name. But it's really a "neutral space" for funding and support, corralling together some big names with a stake in the future of Chrome's open source roots, Chromium.

Now, the Linux Foundation has announced the creation of a new initiative called "Supporters of Chromium-Based Browsers." Set to launch on Jan. 9, 2025, this project aims to strengthen open development and encourage the creation of new Chromium-based web browsers.

The Linux Foundation said the new group will provide a "neutral space" for developers, software vendors, and the broader open-source community to better contribute to the

The Linux Foundation launches new initiative to look after Chromium browsers It’s meant to give a “neutral space” for developers to contribute without barriers Google, Meta, Microsoft and Opera have already joined The Linux Foundation has declared its support for open-source Chromium-based browsers with the launch of a new initiative.

The Linux Foundation has launched a new initiative to fund open development of projects within the Chromium ecosystem.

Google and the Linux Foundation are teaming up on a new initiative aimed at funding and supporting the open-source Chromium ecosystem. Meta, Microsoft, and Opera will also take part in the project.

With a possible Chrome and Google split on the horizon, Google announces the Supporters of Chromium-Based Browsers project.

The Linux Foundation has announced the launch of the “Supporters of Chromium-Based Browsers” initiative, aimed at advancing open-source development within the Chromium ecosystem.

The Linux Foundation launched a new initiative Thursday that will fund the ongoing high-quality, open development and enhancement of projects within the Chromium web-browser project ecosystem.