THE MSEP FOUNDATION
The MSEP Foundation is a Dutch non-profit organization registered as “Stichting MSEP” that financially supports the MSEP.one Project, an open-source molecular engineering platform conceived by nano-technology thought-leader Dr. Eric Drexler. The Foundation was formed in February, 2025 to administer charitable contributions that are made to the MSEP.one Project.
The MSEP Foundation uses charitable contributions on behalf of the MSEP.one Project, in particular for:
- Hiring developers to work part-time or full-time on MSEP.one, and related projects
- Hiring artists to create high quality artwork related to MSEP.one and/or its gamification under a permissive license
- Purchasing hardware required to develop MSEP.one and other foundation projects
- Paying for hosting of some web services
- Covering travel costs to some important industry events (e.g. Foresight Institute Molecular Systems Engineering Platform Launch & Nano machines Workshop)
- Producing merchandise for events (T-shirts, banners, stickers, etc.)
OUR MISSION
The mission of the MSEP Foundation is to financially support the growth, initiatives and activities of the MSEP.one Project, an open-source project that provides a Molecular Engineering Software Platform, along with related educational content.
The MSEP Foundation’s goals include:
- Create a powerful platform that supports building engineering tools for the design and simulation of molecular machines
- Build a professional grade tool on top of the platform for use by subject matter experts
- Develop a gamified version to help novices explore the concepts of nano scale technology
- Establish and promote a thriving community of nanotechnology engineers and enthusiasts
NEWS & UPDATES
FAQ
What is the MSEP Foundation?
The MSEP Foundation is a Dutch non-profit organization registered as “Stichting MSEP” that financially supports the MSEP.one Project, an open source molecular engineering design and simulation platform.
What is MSEP.one?
MSEP.one is a cross-platform, free and open source molecular engineering design and simulation platform released under the MIT license. MSEP.one is built on the popular open-source GODOT game engine.
What is the Foundation’s relationship to the MSEP.one?
The MSEP Foundation is responsible for managing donations made to the MSEP.one Project and ensuring that such donations are used to enhance and expand MSEP.one and its related projects. The MSEP Foundation is a legally independent organization and does not own the MSEP Project.
How is the MSEP.one Project funded?
The MSEP.one is funded entirely by donations from individuals and organizations.
FOUNDATION LEADERSHIP
The MSEP Foundation is led by the Board of Directors.
Hein-Peter van Braam
Dr. Eric Drexler
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
The Foundation’s policies and procedures are designed to ensure that all financial contributions are used in a transparent and accountable manner to support the MSEP.one Project.
ANNUAL REPORTS
The Annual Reports section of the website contains reports that summarize the project’s growth, achievements, milestones, and vision for the year. These reports provide valuable insights into the project’s progress and help to ensure that the project remains on track.
The first MSEP Foundation annual report will be posted in Q1 2026.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The financial reports contain the information on the organization’s income and expenses, as well as its assets and liabilities. This information is important for understanding the financial health of the MSEP.one Project and the MSEP Foundation and it will show how we use all donations to support the project.