Meteor will participate of Google Summer of Code 2026!
We’re thrilled to announce we are registring ourself to Google Summer of Code 2026! This is a fantastic opportunity for students and new contributors to work on meaningful projects that will shape the future of the Meteor framework.
What is Google Summer of Code 
?
Google Summer of Code (GSoC) is a global program that brings new contributors into open source development. Participants work on real-world projects with mentorship from experienced developers, gaining valuable skills while contributing to software used by thousands of developers worldwide.
Program highlights:
- Work on real open source projects
- Get paired with experienced mentors
- Get paid $ by Google
- Build your portfolio and network
- Contribute to software used globally
How to Participate
More details in github
Important Dates
| Date | Milestone |
|---|---|
| January - February | Organizations apply to Google |
| February | Accepted organizations announced |
| March - April | Student application period |
| May | Accepted students announced |
| May - June | Community bonding period |
| June - August | Coding period |
| September | Final results announced |
Dates are tentative. Check the official GSoC timeline for confirmed dates.
Why Contribute to Meteor?
Meteor has been empowering developers since 2011 to build real-time applications with less code. By contributing to Meteor, you’ll:
- Impact thousands of developers who use Meteor in production
- Learn full-stack development - from build systems to real-time data sync
- Join a welcoming community that values new contributors
- Build your open source portfolio with meaningful contributions
How the communication is divided?
- Meteor forum - Major announces and community interaction
- Discod - Question, Meteor souce Q&A, contribution support…
- Github - WIKI, gsoc program documentation, project tasks…
Resources
Questions?
All questions should be asked in the #gsoc channel on Discord!
Our mentors and community members are ready to help you get started. Don’t be shy - asking questions shows initiative!
Spread the Word!
Know someone who might be interested? Share this post! GSoC is a great opportunity for:
- Computer science students
- Self-taught developers new to open source
- Anyone wanting to contribute to a major JavaScript framework
We’re excited to meet the next generation of Meteor contributors. See you in #gsoc!
The Meteor Team
Have you participated in GSoC before? Share your experience in the comments below!
