The one-day online training course Advanced Digital Innovation: Details of Open-Source Software – Protection, Management, and Valorisation provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of the role open-source software plays in knowledge and technology transfer within research and innovation ecosystems.
Through expert-led sessions and hands-on exercises, the course explores the structure of Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) licences, strategies for compliance management, and the intersection of legal frameworks with valorisation approaches. Participants will also examine open data licensing, emerging regulatory developments, including the AI Act and Cyber Resilience Act, and practical business models for leveraging FOSS-based innovations.
This course is ideal for Knowledge and Technology Transfer (KTT) professionals, research managers, and university or industry practitioners who engage with open-source software in collaborative or commercialisation settings.
It is particularly relevant for professionals seeking to strengthen their understanding of FOSS compliance, intellectual property management, and the development of sustainable business models based on open-source technologies. The course builds on the foundation laid in Software-specific challenges in knowledge transfer. Participants are expected to have some prior exposure to technology transfer or software-related IP topics.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Good opportunity to discuss common issues with fellow professionals and to get updates about the community.
Giuseppe Visimberga
Leiden University, Netherlands
The best opportunity to learn and discuss common issues and interests directly with peers.
Ian Nicoud
LURIS, Netherlands
This was the right decision giving me the broadest overview, confidence, tools, network and support that is fundamental to feel right in my daily decision process and to keep on learning.
Ricardo Castro
Centre for research in agricultural Genomics, Spain
Great atmosphere to learn and to share experiences.
Maria Ruiz Novales
Interface-Enterprises - University of Liege, Belgium
I had a great experience and met high profile professionals.
Antonio Menegatti
Politecnico di Milano, Italy
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