International Centre for Free and Open Source Solutions (ICFOSS) is an autonomous institution under the Government of Kerala mandated with the objectives of coordinating FOSS initiatives within Kerala and other parts of the world. We aim to bring some new vision and renewed innovation to build a solid foundation in the FOSS domain. The vision and mission of the Centre are to leverage the power of FOSS for the enhancement of the quality of life of the people of Kerala, and to stimulate local employment, thereby maintaining Kerala’s strategic lead in this domain over the rest of the region and to be a nodal agency in all matters relating to Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) including consultancy, Academic Programmes, R&D, Training, Studies and Surveys, Domestic and International Advocacy, International Co-operation and collaboration and support employment generation through FOSS based Industries.