ILI

Impact licensing has emerged as a strategic instrument designed to optimise the valorisation potential of technologies and data, while simultaneously preserving their economic value. This innovative approach involves granting time-bound, voluntary permission by technology holders to access their intellectual property (IP), a technology, a product, or service under preferred conditions to a predefined market. The goal is to meet specified societal purposes, such as addressing unmet social or environmental needs, or responding to crisis situations.

The ILI project aims to develop an integrated toolkit comprising six instruments and two training modules. Additionally, a network of intermediaries (clearing houses) are established across the EU to promote impact licensing as an IP instrument. By introducing impact licensing, ILI seeks to pave the way for a more resilient, innovative, and socially responsible Europe. The project represents a significant step towards aligning technology and data with society's critical needs, ultimately contributing to a more sustainable and equitable world.