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+title: "Welcoming CURIOSS as a New OSPO Associate of the TODO Group"
+author: todogroup
+date: 2025-02-04
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+We are thrilled to announce that [CURIOSS](https://curioss.org/) has joined the TODO Group as a new OSPO Associate. CURIOSS is a community of individuals working in University and Research Institute Open Source Program Offices (OSPOs). This collaboration marks a significant step toward strengthening the bond between academic and enterprise open source engagements and strategic value.
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+## Enhancing Collaboration and Knowledge Exchange
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+By becoming a TODO Associate, CURIOSS aims to:
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+- **Facilitate the Flow of Information and Learning:** This partnership will promote a seamless exchange of knowledge between the TODO and CURIOSS communities, enriching both with diverse perspectives and expertise.
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+- **Foster Collaboration at Events:** CURIOSS looks forward to joint activities at Linux Foundation events and other industry gatherings. For instance, organizing Birds of a Feather (BoF) sessions like the one done at [OSSummit Europe at the OSPOCon track in 2024 with academic and enterprise OSPOs from CURIOSS and TODO members](https://curioss.org/news/nov24-industry-partnerships/).
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+- **Highlight Enterprise-Academic Collaborations:** This association will showcase the impactful collaborations between corporate entities and academic institutions, emphasizing the mutual benefits and advancements achieved through such partnerships.
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+## Contributing Academic Insights to TODO Content
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+CURIOSS intends to enrich TODO Group's resources by:
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+- **Providing Academic OSPO Perspectives:** By sharing insights and experiences from the academic realm, CURIOSS will add valuable context to TODO resources, addressing the challenges and opportunities faced by academic OSPOs.
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+## How the TODO Group Will Support CURIOSS
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+The TODO Group is committed to supporting CURIOSS through:
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+- **Collaboration Opportunities:** Creating platforms for joint projects and discussions that bridge the gap between academic and corporate open source efforts.
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+- **Providing Relevant Resources and Activities:** Offering materials and organizing events tailored to the needs of academic OSPOs, aiding in their development and success.
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+- **Raising Awareness:** Promoting the concept of academic OSPOs and shedding light on the specific challenges they encounter, thereby fostering a broader understanding and support within the open source community.
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+We are excited about the potential of this collaboration and look forward to the innovative outcomes it will bring.