The EU project OPENNEXT brings together makerspaces/fablabs and SMEs from across Europe to collaborate on open source product development. OPENNEXT has already successfully led 6 pilot SMEs through the open source development journey. Now, we invite 12 new SMEs to join the 2022 demonstration phase and together with OPENNEXT go from idea to tested prototype and roadmap in just a couple of months.

Programme 1st Keynote: "Open Source Woodwaste - Cutting down by opening up" with Marije Remigius, Sustainability Manager at Fiction Factory 2nd Keynote: "Open Source Hardware — an Engineers’ Commons" with Peter Troxler, Research Professor at Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences. Panel Discussion: "Giving away your blueprint for free is the best idea you've never had" - a deep-dive into the benefits of betting on an open-source business strategy.

To find out more, visit opennext.eu