23 Apr 2026
Fourteen new candidates join EOSC
The European Open Science Cloud (EOSC) continues to expand its operational capacity with the addition of new Candidate EOSC Nodes, marking a significant step forward in the development of a federated, interoperable system of research data and services across Europe. The expansion of the EOSC Federation reinforces its strategic role within the European Research Area as an enabler of open science, cross-border collaboration, and the wider sharing, access and reuse of research outputs.
Following an open call for organisations interested to set up an EOSC Node, 14 applications from national, thematic and e-infrastructure communities have been received, which were reviewed by independent experts. These were discussed at the 21 April meeting of the EOSC Tripartite Governance that approved all applicants as Candidate EOSC Nodes. The new candidate nodes are adding to the 14 EOSC Nodes already contributing to the build-up phase of the EOSC Federation.
The enrolment of the new Candidate EOSC Nodes will expand the geographic and thematic coverage of the EOSC Federation and enrich the range of available services. For researchers and innovators, this means broader access to trusted data, tools and services, enabling them to work more efficiently across borders and disciplines.
The new Candidate EOSC Nodes are invited to take part in the organisational structure to the EOSC Federation and start the implementation of the technical integration requirements. As integration progresses, users can expect a progressively richer and more coherent portfolio of services accessible through the EOSC Federation. In the future, additional enrolment waves will be planned as the EOSC Federation continues to evolve and broaden its coverage.
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