Does the participant maintain his or her independence?
Yes. The consortium is built on the principle of maintaining the independence of organizations. Participants combine resources and competencies only to the extent that is necessary for a specific joint activity.
What formats of participation are there?
Formats may vary: project initiator, technology partner, manufacturer, integrator, expert, investor, customer, operator, scientific partner, territorial partner and other roles required by a specific configuration.
What obligations does the participant have?
Only those that he accepts within the framework of a specific agreement or project: timing, resources, competencies, financing, results, confidentiality, data or intellectual property rights and other agreed upon terms.
Who owns the original technology and intellectual rights?
As a general rule, original rights remain with their owners unless the parties specifically agree otherwise. Rights to co-created results are determined by the contractual model of a specific project.
How are roles distributed within the project?
Roles are formed based on who creates key value and who is responsible for a specific area of work. One participant can combine several roles if this does not create a conflict of interest or management risks.
Is it possible to participate in several projects simultaneously?
Yes. The project model allows participation in several initiatives if the participant has the necessary resources and fulfills the assumed obligations.
Is it possible to leave the project?
The exit mechanism is determined by the agreements of a specific project. Implications for obligations, rights to deliverables, funding, data, and project continuity must be considered in advance.