欧洲通过首批 13 个 Open Science Cloud 枢纽扩大研究数据与数字服务的获取、共享和使用

Researchers across Europe can now more easily find, access and use research data and digital services through the European Open Science Cloud (EOSC) Federation, whose first 13 research hubs have begun operations.

The hubs, known as EOSC Nodes, connect resources from different research organisations, helping researchers work across countries and scientific disciplines. Their entry into operation marks the first expansion of the Federation beyond the existing EOSC EU Node. They are among 27 Nodes joining through two waves in 2025 and 2026, with further hubs set to become operational as the network grows.

The launch of the EOSC Federation’s operational phase was a central focus of the EOSC Symposium 2026, which closed today in Florence. Bringing together researchers, service providers, policymakers, funders and other stakeholders from across Europe, the event showed how the Federation can make it easier for researchers to find, access and use data and services.

Practical examples showcased how the Federation can support research in areas such as health and food, physical sciences and engineering, environment and humanities. It also highlighted how researchers will help shape its future through the EOSC User Forum, where users can share their needs, experiences and feedback.

The Symposium also underlined how the Federation is linking with Europe’s wider infrastructure landscape, including other European Data Spaces, the EuroHPC Federation Platform and major research infrastructures. These links can help researchers combine

data and digital services from different sources and collaborate more easily across borders and disciplines.

The Federation also supports Europe’s ambitions in AI for science by making high-quality, machine-actionable research data and computing resources more accessible. At the same time, trust, security, data protection and sustainability remain essential as the Federation grows.

The next phase will bring more EOSC Nodes, resources and federating capabilities into the Federation, further demonstrating its value for Europe’s research community and making cross-border and cross-disciplinary collaboration easier.

Background

The European Open Science Cloud aims to provide a trusted and open environment in which researchers can access, share and reuse research data, tools and digital services across Europe.

The EOSC Federation brings together 27 national, thematic and e-infrastructure Nodes and their resources through common federating capabilities and interoperable services. The EOSC EU Node is a key component of this emerging ecosystem, providing services and resources for researchers while supporting the development of the wider EOSC Federation.

The EOSC Symposium 2026 took place in Florence from 14 to 16 October. Organised by the EOSC Association with the support of the EOSC Gravity project, the Symposium focused on three areas: EOSC collaborations and future opportunities; EOSC best practices and user experience; and EOSC Federation operationalisation.

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