The Center for Open Science (COS) is a non-profit technology and advocacy organization based in Charlottesville, Virginia. It is primarily known for operating the Open Science Framework (OSF), an open-source software platform designed to manage research workflows, store data, and facilitate collaboration to improve the transparency and reproducibility of scientific research.
Brand Authority Index (BAI): 88/100
Archetype: Challenger
Category: Non-Profit Organization
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Last analyzed: April 11, 2026
Founded: 2013
Headquarters: Charlottesville, Virginia, USA