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# About Vac

Vac is a principle-driven research and development group that provides technical support to each [IFT](https://free.technology/) startup.
Vac comprises [R&D Service Units](/vsus), [Deep Research](/deepresearch), and [Incubator Projects](/vips).
We do applied research based on which we build protocols, libraries, [specifications](https://rfc.vac.dev/), and publications.
As custodians of these protocols, our aim is to adhere to [a set of principles](/principles) that ensure their alignment with our core values and objectives.