Building a Sustainable Future for Research: Software Sustainability Institute Secures £4.8M to Enhance Software Innovation

We are thrilled to announce a major milestone for the Software Sustainability Institute, as we have successfully raised 4,800,000 in funding. As the first organization in the world dedicated exclusively to improving software in research, this injection of capital marks a turning point in our mission to support researchers, developers, and organizations in building better and more sustainable software solutions. This funding will enable us to expand our programs and services, allowing us to reach a broader global community and offer innovative tools and resources that empower researchers to achieve world-class research outcomes. With this new investment, we will enhance our support for training initiatives, best practices development, and collaborative platforms that promote record-setting standards in software sustainability. Our goal is to bridge the gap between cutting-edge technology and rigorous research practices, ensuring that scientific advancements are supported by robust, efficient, and reusable software. Moreover, these funds will help us drive forward our advocacy efforts, foster meaningful partnerships across academia and industry, and create a vibrant ecosystem of contributors dedicated to transforming research software development. The significance of this achievement cannot be overstated, as it not only reinforces our commitment to research excellence but also confirms the value seen in sustainability and innovation by our community of supporters. As we embark on this exciting new chapter, we look forward to uncovering fresh opportunities and delivering impactful results that will benefit researchers and developers alike, setting a new standard for software sustainability in research worldwide.