The ZOOOM project advanced the technical and scientific aspects of open-source IP management and collaborative innovation through targeted activities. It developed tools, frameworks, and insights to address the complexities of open software, hardware, and data in collaborative ecosystems.
A key activity was a comprehensive analysis of 59 case studies, combining literature and interviews, which informed the ZOOOM Licensing Framework. This extended Structure-Conduct-Performance (SCP) model integrates legal, business, and social dimensions of licensing for open assets. Building on these insights, the project created the ZOOOM Toolkit, featuring a license decision-making tool, business model innovation map, case library, and training materials. Designed with a user-centered approach, the toolkit supports diverse audiences, including SMEs, researchers, and policymakers.
The project also introduced a capacity-building framework with seven modular training programs, addressing licensing, compliance, and strategic integration of open assets. These programs were validated through stakeholder workshops, ensuring practical applicability. Additionally, ZOOOM addressed challenges in managing hybrid assets like open AI, developing best practices for open standards and interoperability in data-driven technologies.
ZOOOM’s outputs include policy briefs and guidelines that provide actionable strategies for licensing, ecosystem development, and alignment with EU digital sovereignty goals. By delivering scientifically validated tools, training modules, and a comprehensive case library, the project has equipped stakeholders to adopt open innovation practices, fostering a resilient and collaborative digital ecosystem.
