The main objective of the project is to strengthen the scientific excellence and innovation capacity of the UNIZG in the field of open data by cooperation with internationally-leading counterparts from the Netherlands (Delft University of Technology) and Greece (University of the Aegean).

Five objectives that need to be fulfilled to achieve the main objective:

• Objective 1: To establish an open data research environment that will facilitate and stimulate interdisciplinary multi-domain open data research within and beyond UNIZG, TUDELFT and UAEGEAN.
• Objective 2: To enhance the overall scientific R&I capacity of UNIZG significantly in the field of open data.
• Objective 3: To increase the research excellence of UNIZG, TUDELFT and UAEGEAN by collaboratively developing and applying an interdisciplinary and multi-domain open data research approach.
• Objective 4: To extend UNIZG strategic partnerships and strengthen its visibility and reputation among the national and international research community, industry, policy-makers and the general public.
• Objective 5: To secure a sustainable environment for future collaborations between UNIZG, TUDELFT and UAEGEAN.

The Faculty of Law collaborates on various activities and workpackages in the project inlcuding

WP2 capacity building activities, such as the Open data training programme, Summer school on open data and Site visits on open data;

WP3 Early stage researchers development, including selection and training, joint supervision, and students and mentors exchange programme 

The LAW team coordinates the WP4 Collaboration and knowledge sharing by formalizing research groups, participating in the research seminars and Open science collaboration platform, and in the joint publication and research. 

In addition, the LAW team participates in the WP5 Dissemination activities by organizing International OD conference and participating in other project events (National OD conference, workshops, MOOC, dissemination activities, etc.) 

The LAW team is active in WP1 Management and administration as well as in WP6 Sustainability, especially in relation to the development of the Glossary of OD (Deliverable 1.1.) and the development of the Follow up project proposals (Deliverable 6.3)