The Open Education Course, developed part of E³UDRES² – Ent-r-e-novators ean overview of the principles and practices of Open Innovation. It develops participants’ understanding of collaborative innovation models, innovation ecosystems, networking strategies, challenge-driven problem solving, and the use of open data and citizen science as enablers of innovation. Participants also explore case studies from SMEs, academia, and civil society, and learn to evaluate the impact of open innovation practices while anticipating risks and future trends.
Competencies:
Aligned with the Digital Competence Framework (DigComp 2.2), this course contributes to Communication & Collaboration and Problem Solving competencies, focusing on co-creation, networking, and responsible innovation practices.
Additionally, aligned with the European Competence Framework for Researchers (ResearchComp), this course contributes to competencies such as Making an Impact (engage in collaborative innovation with multiple stakeholders), Working with Others (contribute to open and participatory innovation projects), Managing Research Tools (use data, platforms, and networks for innovation), and Taking Responsibility (apply ethics, risk management, and sustainability principles in open innovation).
Outcomes: On completion of this course, participants will be able to:
Explain the principles and models of Open Innovation.
Map and navigate innovation ecosystems (startups, incubators, accelerators, clusters, hubs).
Identify and define real-world challenges and apply design thinking to generate solutions.
Analyse case studies of Open Innovation in SMEs, academia, and civil society.
Evaluate the impact of open innovation on organisational performance and ecosystems.
Anticipate and manage challenges, risks, and ethical considerations.
Reflect on future trends in Open Innovation, including AI, FAIR data, and citizen science participation.
Activities:
Learners engage with key resources and case studies, practice challenge framing and ideation methods, map innovation ecosystems, analyse SME and research case studies, contribute to peer discussions, and complete quizzes.
Time to complete the course:
This course is designed for 13 hours of online learning activities, finalised with a quizz and earns 0.5 ECTS credits. After you have completed all the activities, you will be able to earn the badge, issued as a micro-credential.
Further information
Recognition of ECTS
Please note that the recognition of the ECTS provided through this activity on your Transcript of Records depends on the decision of the responsible E³UDRES² coordinators or academic authority of your study programme at your home institution. We strongly recommend contacting them before starting an activity that awards ECTS in order to avoid any unexpected difficulties later on.
Depending on their decision, one of the following scenarios may apply:
- Your credits are recognised and can replace another course within your regular study programme.
- Your credits are recognised and can be included in the elective or free-choice space of your study programme (if applicable).
- Your credits are recognised as extra-curricular, meaning they cannot replace another course or be included in the elective or free-choice space of your programme (if applicable).
When contacting the responsible E³UDRES² coordinators at your home institution, please ensure you provide all relevant information about the E³UDRES² activity so they can properly evaluate your request.
