📢 Ready to take your open source business or start-up to the next level?

The first season of #EOSA Masterclass covers:

🔹 Identifying open source opportunities

🔹 Business essentials before launching your product

🔹 Picking the right business model

🔹 Why companies should opt for using open source

🔹 The hidden importance of procurement and policy

🔹 How to ensure building with open source remains sustainable

Watch all episodes now: https://europeanopensource.academy/video?field_tag_target_id=10

European digital infrastructure relies on open source software (OSS) and hardware (OSH), but are we equipped with the right skills to lead in these spaces?

As part of it's planned activities, #EOSA is designing targeted training programmes that address the real-world needs of European digital industry.

Have your say: https://app.formbricks.com/s/cmkkxx363eg3had01gdw02t4t

Open source is a free and endless resource for any company.

In the sixth episode of the #EOSA Masterclass series, @Amandine (#EOSA Head of Business & Impact Section) delves into these and many other misconceptions companies may have about open source, what may happen if open source projects are not supported in a sustainable way.

The episode is available now : https://youtu.be/7STht-EjyLQ

Nextcloud CEO and founder Frank Karlitschek wins European Open Source Award for Business & Impact

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://nextcloud.com/blog/nextcloud-ceo-and-founder-frank-karlitschek-wins-european-open-source-award-for-business-impact/

Don't forget to tune in for the fourth #EOSA Masterclass Series with @Amandine !

While in the previous episodes we covered topics such as identifying business opportunities and foundations of open source business, the fourth episode can help business leaders in :

🔸Identifying the right license models for your open source business,

🔸Considering what sustainable business model fits best your business or project.

👉The fourth episode is available now : https://youtu.be/2o6Uh-SYHyY?si=0gEJzYWwcqYAJaD7

What is the secret of success to an open source business?

In the third episode of the #EOSA #Masterclass series, @Amandine Le Pape (EOSA Head of the Business and Impact Section) provides an overview of key decisions to be made when setting up an open source business!

👉Watch the third episode now : https://youtu.be/6Gt_VwvS9yw?si=nqsyMQTPWfcRTrLY

Missed the first two episodes? Explore our YouTube channel for the previous episodes.

#openSource #Masterclass #EOSAcademy

Should Europe be building an equivalent of Microsoft or Google?

In his latest article, @dries (#EOSA Member, @drupal), delves deeper into why open source is the most credible path to digital sovereignty, and explores why buying open source solutions may not be enough - if those who building an d sustaining the open source are not a part of the funding process.

Check out Dries' latest blog now : https://dri.es/funding-open-source-for-digital-sovereignty

New #EOSA Member @dries Dries Buytaert gave an inspiring keynote (#Driesnote) at #DrupalConVienna today!

As the founder and project lead of @drupal one of the world's most powerful open source content management systems, Dries has been a pioneering voice in the #OpenSource and #OpenWeb ecosystem for over two decades. As a contributor to the Academy, Dries delivered a powerful message about resilience, innovation, and the enduring importance of open source builders.

📢 Deadline Extended!
Submit your article to the #EOSA Magazine — now with more time for contributors!

Share your perspective on the value of open source, including themes such as : community & culture, policy impact, business & education, diverse perspectives.
A range of submissions is welcome, including articles, interviews, opinion pieces, or illustrations.

👉 Learn more & submit: https://europeanopensource.academy/eosa-magazine-submissions

Mark your calendars : It's the third #EOSA webinar!

''Open Source and Standardisation: Opportunities Ahead'' is jointly hosted by StandICT.eu Standards Academy and European Open Source Academy (EOSA).

📅Date : 29th of September, 2025

⏰Time : 14:00 - 15:30 CEST

📢Register for access link now : https://europeanopensource.academy/events/open-source-contributions-standardisation-opportunities-ahead