Researchers, not only in the ICT area, heavily rely on software in their scientific projects, not only while publishing their discoveries, but also while transferring the results of their work for the further development or market applications. Along the way, FOSS is appearing across different moments of an R&D life-cycle. Maintaining good understanding on how to use and produce research results combining open-source elements can be a considerable effort, but if done right it will bring concrete benefits for researchers and also society and end-users alike. This presentation will walk you throughout the journey of identifying the need for more consolidated approach, through designing the FOSS policy and related processes, to setting up an operational task force dedicated to support the researchers and other entities on the FOSS related matters. Common pitfalls, good practices and practical hints of setting up such academic OSPO will be shared.