data management planning

Dirk Feuchter from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology will join us at the HiRSE Seminar Series to talk about “Before Distributing Research Software - Impulses from an RSE&TTO-Perspective”

Abstract: Before distributing research software, several considerations arise from both Research Software Engineering (RSE) and Technology Transfer Office (TTO) perspective. This talk addresses scenarios where RSEs approach the TTO to exploit and license RSE’s software to industry partners, spin-offs, or to explore via open-source business models. Let us outline the minimum requirements for a license-compliant software distribution and discuss whether RSEs can proactively collaborate on these preparations. Drawing on a common contribution to deRSE25, initial lessons learned will be shared, including essential information for source code files and tools such as Reuse and Fossology that might support for compliance. Finally, we highlight how to deal with emerging regulations like the Cyber Resilience Act or the new Product Liability Directive. The seminar is intended to encourage discussion on integrating compliance tools into development workflows to enhance sustainability and value of our research software developments.

Institutions

• Helmholtz Platform for Research Software Engineering - Preparatory Study

Dirk Feuchter from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology will join us at the HiRSE Seminar Series to talk about “Before Distributing Research Software - Impulses from an RSE&TTO-Perspective”

Abstract: Research software is increasingly recognized as a core research output, yet it often remains difficult to discover, cite, and preserve. Metadata plays a key role and requires dedicated effort to provide high-quality information. This seminar offers a practical deep dive into the metadata initiatives around research software, including standards such as CodeMeta, persistent identifiers like SWHIDs, and the role of Software Heritage as the universal archive of source code. It will explore how Research Software Engineers and institutions can integrate these elements into their workflows to improve discoverability, reproducibility, and long-term preservation. The session will conclude with practical recommendations on how to structure and expose software metadata so that research software becomes visible, citable, and preserved as part of the scholarly record.

Institutions

• Helmholtz Platform for Research Software Engineering - Preparatory Study