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Today, we are delighted to announce the addition of ten new Drupal AI supporting organisations, known as “Makers”. Now we have a total of $175,000 in funding, significantly strengthening the capacity to build on Drupal’s position as the best open-source AI-powered CMS.

Dominic De Cooman announces the new makers (opens in new window)

Being a Maker means more than providing funding.

Each agrees to allocate staff dedicated to advancing key areas of the initiative, ensuring that development can accelerate at pace and remain firmly aligned with the real-world of businesses, agencies, and marketers worldwide. With these new makers, at least 15 full-time staff are now dedicated to advancing Drupal AI.

The latest Drupal AI Makers (in alphabetical order):

• Anonymous sponsor (Gold)
• Axelerant (Gold)
• Elevated Third (Silver)
• ImageX (Silver)
• Joshi Consultancy Services (Gold)
• Morpht (Gold)
• QED42 (Gold)
• SeeD EM (Gold)
• Zivtech (Gold)
• Zoocha (Gold)

View the complete list of Drupal AI Makers.

What having new makers means

This is the largest single wave of AI Makers since the Drupal AI Initiative began. The combined funding and staff contributions mean:

• Faster delivery of core AI features for Drupal
• Better documentation, governance, and community enablement
• Stronger global representation from agencies across regions

With each new backer, our collective capacity grows. Together, we are shaping AI capabilities that are open, responsible, and designed to create real impact.

This new wave of makers reflects growing recognition of the importance of responsible, open-source AI tools in content management and digital experiences. We welcome further organisations that share this vision to join us in supporting the future of AI in Drupal.
Dominic De Cooman, Funding Lead, Drupal AI Initiative

Where will the sponsorship be invested?

• Core AI module development (Drupal AI 1.x roadmap)
• AI orchestration improvements and model-agnostic infrastructure
• Integration recipes for popular tools (RAG, content automation, search)
• AI page creation and optimization with Experience Builder
• Governance and community coordination
• Documentation, examples, and best practices

Agency leaders from across the Drupal community are uniting behind the Drupal AI Initiative, recognising both its strategic importance and its practical benefits. Their commitment reflects a shared belief that Drupal’s open approach can shape responsible AI while unlocking new opportunities for clients and accelerating innovation across the ecosystem.

We’re investing in Drupal AI to help build open, responsible AI—shaped by its users—for clients, the community, and Drupal’s future.
Glenn Hilton, CEO, ImageX

We are proud to support Drupal’s AI Initiative. It will extend Drupal’s open, extensible power and deliver the AI-driven B2B growth our clients are asking for.
Jeff Calderone, CEO, Elevated Third

Drupal AI embodies the power of collaboration to make advanced technology accessible, ethical, and impactful for all.
Jairo Pinzón, CEO, SeeD EM

We are joining forces with other certified Drupal partners to accelerate this initiative and elevate Drupal to the premier AI-enabled CMS platform.
Will Huggins, CEO, Zoocha

We're dedicated to the Drupal AI Initiative because we believe in empowering creators with cutting-edge tools. Our contribution is an investment in a smarter, more innovative future for the entire Drupal community.
Bhavin Joshi, Co-founder & CTO, Joshi Consultancy Services

As soon as we heard about the AI Initiative, we wanted to be involved. Drupal is a natural candidate for AI functionality, with so much content available to uplift and leverage.The AI Initiative will bring big wins for users, editors, owners, site builders and AI agents alike.
Murray Woodman, Managing Director, Morpht

What are the benefits of being an AI maker?

• Direct influence over the Drupal AI roadmap
• Early access to features and recipes
• Recognition on Drupal.org and in marketing campaigns
• Networking with other AI leaders in the Drupal ecosystem
• Contribution credit and community visibility

Discover how your organisation can become a maker too.

Further reading: Accelerating Innovation - Introducing the Drupal AI Initiative by The Drupal Association.
 

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