LAPPIS is a Brazilian Free and Open-Source Software (FOSS) lab dedicated to promoting collaboration and engagement within free and open-source communities.

LAPPIS is a Brazilian Free and Open-Source Software (FOSS) lab dedicated to promoting collaboration and engagement within free and open-source communities. Located in the University of Brasilia (UnB) Led by women, the lab's mission is to increase the number of young South Americans, women and underrepresented groups in contribute to high-impact open-source projects, overcoming barriers such as language, impostor syndrome, and inclusion.

We do this through collaboration with both government and private sector in developing open source projects. We had more than 100 students with scholarship contributing to OSS in Brazilian context. These projects provide opportunities for networking, sharing knowledge, and fostering collaboration among enthusiasts and professionals engage in advocacy efforts to promote the adoption and use of open-source software. LAPPIS also engage in discussions advocating for open standards, participating in policy discussions and development, and raising awareness about the benefits of open-source development and adoption, while fomenting local industry.