Two reports from the UK Open Access Implementation Group (OAIG)

Key Points

• Open access provides significant benefits to commercial companies, enhancing access to research and intellectual property.
• Research indicates that open access can improve innovation and collaboration within commercial sectors, fostering growth.
• Consultation with JISC Collections explores the challenges and solutions for funding open access publication models.
• The UK OAIG findings support a move towards more accessible research, emphasizing the need for sustainable funding mechanisms.